The Blackpool Nocturne returned in 2010 on Saturday 21st August with a new circuit,  providing another spectacular evening of racing and entertainment under the illuminations of the North promenade and Blackpool Tower.

Dean Downing, the UK circuit race specialist , took an impressive victory in front of a packed Blackpool crowd for the final race of the 2010 Nocturne Series.

Read the Event Report :

Downing Shines in Brilliant Blackpool Nocturne: Nocturne Website

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“The new Blackpool Nocturne circuit is going to be visually stunning,” said James Pope from organisers Face Partnership. “The Brilliance light show will create a tunnel of lights and music which will create an extra dimension to the racing and will look fantastic once the darkness falls.”

News Article: Circuit set to light-up Blackpool Nocturne (British Cycling)

The highlight of the race programme will once again be the Elite Criterium as the top British teams take on a range of international challengers.

An Olympic Champion and Tour de France stage winner will be amongst the stars of the Blackpool Nocturne Elite Criterium on Saturday 21st August.

News Article: Elite Stars to light up Blackpool Nocturne

Other races will include the Cycling Weekly Support Race,Folding Bike Race and Youth Race. The start / finish area will be packed with attractions and entertainment including the Rollapaluza roller racing, Red Bull Stand Off and the Rapha stand. Check out the race programme for more information and details of how to enter the races.