design a bike that celebrates Lincolnshire
get creative and be part of the Lloyds Tour of Britain Men 2026!
This September, the Tour of Britain is coming to Lincolnshire and we want to see the county through your eyes!
We're inviting children and young people aged 5–16 to design a bike inspired by the places that make Lincolnshire special. Whether it's a famous landmark, a favourite beach, beautiful countryside or somewhere that's special to you, we'd love to see your designs.
Better still, winning designs will become part of a giant Tour of Britain bike trail, displayed in shop windows and public spaces across Lincolnshire during the race celebrations.
What Could You Draw?
Your design could include:
Local landmarks and historic buildings
Beaches and coastal locations
The Lincolnshire Wolds and countryside
Parks and nature reserves
Visitor attractions
Market towns and villages
Sporting, cultural or community locations
Your favourite place to visit in Lincolnshire
From Lincoln Cathedral to Skegness beach, Hubbard's Hills to your favourite local park – if it celebrates Lincolnshire, we'd love to see it!
There are no limits to your imagination, so get creative with colours, patterns and pictures that tell us why Lincolnshire is special to you.
who can enter?
The competition is open to all young artists aged 5–16 years.
Two Age Categories
- 5–10 years
- 11–16 years
It's easy to take part!
how to enter
Step 1
Download the competition template and entry form (links below), or pick up a printed copy from one of our participating libraries:
Boston, Bourne, Gainsborough, Grantham, Horncastle, Lincoln, Long Sutton, Louth, Mablethorpe, Market Rasen, Skegness, Sleaford, Spalding, Stamford and Woodhall Spa.
Step 2
Design your bike using:
Paints
Colouring pencils
Felt tips
Crayons
Collage materials
Digital artwork
Step 3
Complete the entry form and submit your design by:
12 noon on Friday 7 August 2026
You can either:
- Drop your completed entry off at one of the participating libraries, or
- Take a good quality photo of it and email it to TOB@e-lindsey.gov.uk
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Become Part of the Tour of Britain Trail!
what can I win?
We'll be selecting winning designs from across Lincolnshire to become part of a Tour of Britain bike trail.
The winning artwork will be professionally transformed into large vinyl displays and showcased in:
Shop windows
Public spaces
Tour of Britain event locations
Visitor attractions across Lincolnshire
Thousands of visitors will get to see your artwork as they follow the Tour of Britain celebrations across the county.
Plus...You Could Win a New Bike!
We'll also be choosing an overall winner from each age category in Lincoln, Boston and East Lindsey.
Each winner will receive a voucher towards a brand-new bike from a local bike shop (up to the value of £250).
What Are The Judges Looking For?
We'll be looking for designs that show:
Creativity and imagination
Colourful and eye-catching artwork
Original ideas
A celebration of Lincolnshire and the places that make it special
Most importantly, we want to see Lincolnshire through your eyes!
key dates
Competition Opens: Friday 17 July 2026
Closing Date: 12 noon, Friday 7 August 2026
Winners Announced: Friday 14th August
Tour of Britain Displays Installed: Week commencing 17 August 2026
Ready to Get Started?
Download the competition template and entry form below and start creating!
Download the Design a Bike Template
Download the Entry Form
Good luck – we can't wait to see your designs and celebrate the very best of Lincolnshire together!
#YourBikeYourTown #TourOfBritain #VisitLincolnshire
terms & conditions
Eligibility
- The competition is open to UK residents aged 5-16. Parents/guardians must have a valid email address for us to confirm winners.
- Lincolnshire County Council/Boston Borough Council and East Lindsey District Council reserves the right to disqualify, without notice, entries that are incomplete, illegible, fraudulent, or in breach of the rules.
Entry requirements
- To take part, participants must enter by submitting their design by email to the given address or via participating libraries. Entries must be received before the closing date of Friday 7th August at 12noon.
- Only one entry per person is permitted unless otherwise stated.
- Lincolnshire County Council/Boston Borough Council and East Lindsey District Council accepts no responsibility for entries not received, lost, delayed, or corrupted, or for any technical failure associated with entering the competition.
Prize
- The prize available is for the artwork to be displayed in participating businesses as part of the Tour of Britain bike ride Stages through Lincolnshire on 2nd & 3rd September 2026.
- 6 prizes of vouchers to purchase an age-appropriate new bike from a participating local bike shop will also be awarded to a maximum value of £250 each.
Winner selection and notification
- Winners will be selected by a judging panel make up of Tour of Britain Project Team staff rom Lincolnshire County Council, Boston Borough Council and East Lindsey District Council following the closing day on Friday 7th August and notified via a phone call and email within two days of the winners being drawn.
Publicity and content use
- By entering, parents/guardians agree that the child’s first name and general location may be published by in print and online.
Data protection
- Personal data provided will be used solely for the purposes of administering the competition and will be handled in accordance with Lincolnshire County Council’s privacy policy, Boston Borough Council’s privacy policy and East Lindsey District Council’s privacy policy.
General
- This competition is promoted by Lincolnshire County Council/Boston Borough Council and East Lindsey District Council.
- Lincolnshire County Council/Boston Borough Council and East Lindsey District Council reserves the right to cancel or amend the competition and these terms and conditions without notice.
- For queries about this competition, please contact TOB@e-lindsey.gov.uk