JAKROO x London Dynamo & Lincoln GP – Different Blue Jerseys
JAKROO x London Dynamo – kit innovation hits UK mainstream
The biggest news away from the races this week is that JAKROO has signed a kit‑supply partnership with London Dynamo. As JAKROO’s UK representative & former London Dynamo members, team management facilitated the introduction. London Dynamo, one of the country’s largest and most iconic clubs, will benefit from JAKROO’s on‑demand kit production and one‑to‑one member distribution. That means riders can order exactly what they need and receive it within weeks instead of months, with AI‑driven sizing tools, fast delivery options and crash‑replacement discounts built into a comprehensive customer service package.
This deal underscores how far the JAKROO brand has come since joining our programme. We’ve always said that a British development team can be more than just a race squad – it can be a platform for international brands. By helping JAKROO and London Dynamo come together – alongside numerous other clubs looking to form similar partnerships – we’re demonstrating that vision. British road racing has real commercial value when it’s marketed well.
JAKROO x London Dynamo kit partnership announced
Lincoln Grand Prix – grit, resilience and a blue jersey
On Sunday our eight‑man squad lined up for the Lincoln Grand Prix, the 70th running of Britain’s cobbled classic. Huge crowds and 145 starters tackled lap after lap of Bailgate and Michaelgate’s cobbles. By the end of almost four hours only 44 riders were classified. Attrition began early; a crash on the fast A57 section blocked the road and even threatened to neutralise the race. That incident cost us a couple riders and forced others into two laps of chasing while others in the peloton could sit and wait. Our fair share of mid‑race mechanicals only added to the stress.
Will Truelove still managed to bridge to the first meaningful move when Riwnyj, Rootkin‑Gray, Wood and Armstrong pushed clear. He later lost contact, leaving us to reset as the front group thinned. When the race finally splintered on the penultimate climbs, Harrison Dainty dug deep to finish seventh, with Alex Franks right behind in 12th, followed by Rowan Baker (24th) and Will Truelove (25th). That result might not have been the breakthrough we’re looking for, but it did come with a silver lining: Alex’s ride moved him into second overall in the National Road Series standings and first in the U23 classification, earning him the blue jersey for the U23 National Road Series. On a day when the field was decimated, our ability to put two riders in the top dozen and all four finishers inside the top 25 speaks to the teamwork and reliability that have become our hallmark.
Alex Franks leading the U23 National Road Series Classification in the Blue Jersey. Photography Credit: Josh Tipper
Looking ahead – French tests and Tour of the Res
Lincoln concludes a busy domestic block, but our season is far from over. Our focus now shifts to a heavy French calendar. First comes Paris–Troyes, a one‑day UCI 1.2 road race known for its rolling terrain and crosswinds. Then we take on the Tour de la Manche and Ronde de l’Oise UCI 2.2, both multi‑day stage races. These events will test our riders on hilly, wind‑swept roads and offer the opportunity for UCI points.
On the British front, the next National Road Series round is the Tour of the Reservoir in Consett on 7 June.
JAKROO Handsling rider Harrison Dainty at Lincoln GP. Photography Credit: Josh Tipper
There’s still more to come: a new rider announcement is on the horizon and our raffle winners will be announced shortly, so stay tuned.
We’re building a pathway to UCI Continental status – and we’re not slowing down.
