The Nocturne Series continues on 30th August in a stunning new location as Salford City Council presents the Salford Nocturne.
The spectacular course has been designed to showcase crit racing at its very best. The route runs around the Lowry, along the canal in front of the Manchester United football Stadium and through the pedestrian areas of the Salford Quays complex.
The stunning backdrop will also host a range of attractions to create a festival atmosphere for families and race fans alike. Big screens, beer tents, wine tasting, food stalls, exhibitors and Rollapaluza roller racing will all ensure a superb night of racing and entertainment.
The event will be the first major race following the Beijing Olympics providing an exciting opportunity to welcome home some of our British stars.
The Nocturne is free to the public with exclusive hospitality tickets available for those who would like to watch the racing in style.
There's lots to see and do whilst your in Salford so why not check out www.visitsalford.info for ideas on where to stay, what to do and see whilst you're at the Salford Nocturne.
Salford City Council’s eventFULL! programme:
A packed programme of events which ranges from the Nocturne and a Proms in the Park concert starring Russell Watson and the BBC Philharmonic Orchestra to film festivals, food and drink festivals, firework championships and dragon boat racing.
Event Details
Date: 30th August 2008
Location: The Lowry, Salford Quays
Timings: 18:00 to 22:00 (Roller Racing from 15:00)
Main Stage
The event main stage will be located in the Plaza next to the start / finish area. The stage will be the podium for presentations and interviews and will also be the location of the Rollapaluza roller racing. Sound partner Ear to the Ground will be providing top local DJs to mix the tunes as all the action is played out on the giant video screen next to the stage. During the evening a variety of roller racing events will take place on the main stage including:
Roller Racing 500m Sprint Challenge
Members of the public are invited to take on triple Olympic Champion Chris Hoy over a 500m sprint. Chris will set his time during the evening and YOU are invited to get as close to the time as possible. The closest male and female racers will be presented with the winning prizes by Chris at the end of the evening - (the roller racing is free but places are on a first come first serve basis). For more information go to the roller racing page.
Traders, Exhibitors, Food and Drink
There are a number of traders and exhibitors around the plaza in the start finish area (please see course plan on next page for some of the locations).
In addition, refreshments will be available from a number of locations including the event bar which is located opposite the big screen.
Some of the companies that can be found at the event include:
Innocent - Mr Scruff Tea - Love Your Bike - Mooow Coffee - German Sausage Company - Ning Malaysian
Rapha at the Salford Nocturne
Nocturne Series presenting partner Rapha will have a stand located in the main plaza. Among the products available to buy will be those in our now renowned sample sale.
Nocturne Series Merchandise
Will be available to purchase by the Rapha stand. Rapha first designed the Nocturne t-shirts for the first Smithfield Nocturne back in 2007 and now the t-shirts are back with the same race number design (see below).
Nocturne Series musettes (race caps) will also be available to purchase.
Products will also be avilable online at www.nocturneseries.com
