NOCTURNE SERIES BACKGROUND
The concept for the Nocturne events began in 2007 with the inaugural Smithfield Nocturne which attracted over 5000 spectators to central London and was awarded for its innovation winning a Visit London Sports Tourism Award.
The Nocturne format creates a cycling festival around a creative race programme which culminates with an evening elite criterium featuring British and international professional cyclists. The events are designed to fully exploit the locations they are held in and courses are chosen that provide a unique sporting attraction and a superb evening of entertainment.
In 2008 the Nocturne Series was created with a second edition of the Smithfield Nocturne and a new event in Salford Quays, the Salford Nocturne.
In 2009 the Smithfield Nocturne was joined by new events in Edinburgh and Blackpool with the Series attracting over 25000 spectators.
Click here to view video highlights on the Nocturne Series YouTube Channel
The series returned to Edinburgh and Blackpool in 2010 alongside the home event in London which was sponsored by Global Smartphone company HTC.
Since 2011 only the London event has been hosted and has been sponsored by IG Markets to become the IG London Nocturne. The event was broadcast on Sky Sports in 2011.
FOUNDERS
The original concept for the Smithfield Nocturne was developed by Rapha Condor and Face Partnership in 2007.
Face Partnership have now created the Nocturne Series and are developing the Nocturne concept in the UK and internationally.
Founding Partners
Nocturne Series Ltd is owned by FACE Partnership |
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2008 SALFORD NOCTURNE
The Salford Nocturne took place on 30th August 2008. The event attracted over 5000 spectators to Salford Quays and welcomed Olympic Champions Chris Hoy, Geraint Thomas, Ed Clancy, Paul Manning and Bradley Wiggins. A short highlights clip is available below: