Four-time winner Russell Downing headlines strong Lincoln GP startlist

Russell Downing will have his work cut out to claim a fifth Lincoln GP title, with strong competition set to line up on May 15

Russell Downing at the Tour de Yorkshire (Andy Jones)

(Image credit: Andy Jones 2014)

Russell Downing (JLT Condor) will attempt to win his fifth Lincoln GP on May 15 as he lines up in a strong peloton for the 61st edition of the race.

The 37-year-old last won the race, which covers 13 laps of a 13km circuit, in 2012, with earlier wins coming in 2005, 2008 and 2009.

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