TWITTER COMPETITION: Win VIP tickets to Pontefract’s first ever Grand Prix

Preview for the Pontefract Grand Prix bike race that will take in a circuit around Pontefract town centre.
Pictured: Cllr Les Shaw with elite cyclist James Sampson.
p302a429 — Preview for the Pontefract Grand Prix bike race that will take in a circuit around Pontefract town centre. Pictured: Cllr Les Shaw with elite cyclist James Sampson. p302a429

Olympic gold medalist Steven Burke - who rode to victory in the team pursuit in London 2012 and picked up a silver in the recent Commonwealth Games - will take part in the men’s elite race at 2.45pm.

Thousands of people are expected to line streets in the town centre but we want to give you the chance to experience the race in style.

We have two pairs of tickets to give away, in our exclusive Twitter competition, for the VIP viewing area on the start and finish line.

Our lucky winners will also be able to enjoy refreshments in Pontefract Town Hall from 10am.

To enter, retweet this story using the hashtag #PandCGrandPrix between 2.30pm and 3.30pm.

The winner will be notified via Twitter at 3.30pm.