Nocturne Lap Prize For Sale on Ebay!

The promoters of the Shropshire Star Newport Nocturne have come up with a novel way to raise funds for a cycling charity.  They are selling a lap prize (prime) on Ebay!  The lap prize will be awarded during their popular "Past Masters" event for ex-Pro cyclists. The Nocturne is Britain's only floodlit bike race and always attracts a huge crowd. 

The winner of the item gets the chance to have themselves, their company or message advertised during the commentary.  Promoter, Nick Jeggo said "Within reason, we don't mind what people want to advertise or say, whether it's to advertise a product, say "Happy Birthday" or even propose!" 

The rider who actually wins the lap prize won't get the cash though, because all the money raised will go to the Dave Rayner Fund.  The Fund commemorates the life of one of the UK's great cyclists while raising money to send promising young cyclists to develop their talent abroad.

The Ebay auction number is 230160913457. Alternatively it can be found by searching for Newport Nocturne Pro Cycling Lap Prize.  The auction ends at 3:56pm on Tuesday 21/8/07.