The official launch of the Milk Race 2014

The Milk Race 2014 was officially launched in Nottingham city centre by World and European cycling champion Katie Archibald, and Olympic gold medalist Ed Clancy.

The cyclists took to Nottingham’s Old Market Square for a one-off spin master class alongside cycling enthusiasts from across the city. Malcolm Elliott, a former Milk Race champion, and Tony Doyle MBE, the race director, led the class. The bikes were donated by H2 Fitness.

Both Katie and Ed are confirmed to ride this year’s Milk Race on 25 May as part of the Madison Boot Out Breast Cancer team and the Rapha Condor JLT team respectively. Several other high profile cycling teams are expected to sign up in the coming weeks.

Dairy Council chairman Sandy Wilkie said: “It’s fantastic to see outstanding athletes such as Katie and Ed signing up to be part of The Milk Race in 2014. I know that both of them are not just incredible cycling talents, but they’re also big lovers of the ‘white stuff’, so are perfect ambassadors for this iconic event. The Dairy Council and the Milk Marketing Forum are both delighted that the association between milk and sport continues to grow.

Councillor David Trimble, of Nottingham City Council, said: “We’re so pleased with the amazing reaction The Milk Race has received on the announcement of its return to Nottingham. Everyone in the city is already getting very excited for 25 May – we’re looking forward to an even bigger, better Milk Race than last year.”