The Milk Race 2015

World champion cyclists, council leaders and leading representatives from the British dairy industry, along with members of the public, are set to gather in Nottingham on 24 May, for the return of The Milk Race for the third year in succession.

Since being re-established in the sporting calendar two years ago by The Dairy Council, The Milk Race has become the country’s biggest single-day elite race, with more than 90,000 spectators turning out to catch the action in 2014.
Last year’s female Milk Race winner, Scot Katie Archibald, said of the event: “The Milk Race was an unbelievable experience. Having heard so much about the heritage of the event as I was growing up and progressing through the cycling ranks, it was fantastic to finally get to the start line in 2014. Then, to win in front of such a large crowd was amazing. I’d love to repeat that feat this year.”

Sandy Wilkie, chairman of The Dairy Council,says, “The Milk Race is once again a cornerstone of the British cycling calendar. The event’s current format might not last as long as its predecessor but the atmosphere that surrounds it is certainly on a par. Having over 90,000 spectators in 2014 is testament to that.

“We’re keen to highlight the essential nutrients in dairy foods and the important role that these can play in a healthy diet. For example, milk contains carbohydrates that contribute to the recovery of normal muscle function post-exercise, protein which aids the growth and maintenance of muscle mass post-exercise, and sodium and potassium which are the electrolytes lost during sweating. Talk to any of our elite cyclists and they’ll tell you just how much milk they get through.”

This year, The Dairy Council is joined by DairyCo, the not-for-profit organisation working on behalf of Britain’s dairy farmers, as co-funders of the event.