Stage winner was British ride Lewis Askey after more than 180km of racing through the north of the county, taking in Market Rasen and Caistor on their way.
Spectators decorated homes and businesses and cheered on the riders as they whizzed through the streets and country lanes at amazing speeds.
Caistor put on a great show with numerous painted bicycles and banners on display thanks to a band of volunteers and supportive local business owners.
They finished with five circuits of Lincoln and five climbs of the famous Michaelgate, before the race came down to its final metres on Newport.
From the Lincolnshire Wolds to the streets of Lincoln, thousands of people came out to watch, cheer on the riders and be part of a fantastic day for the county.
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The second stage is underway, heading off from Boston Market Place, taking in Revesby, Coningsby, Tattershall, Woodhall Spa, Wragby, Horncastle, Louth, Mablethorpe, Sutton On Sea, Spilsby and finishing in Skegness where a party awaits for supporters.
9. Market Rasen. L-R Bethany Goodwin, Azzy Goodwin, Madeline Clarke, Wendy Norris, Jethro Patton, Zoe Newton
Market Rasen spectators L-R Bethany Goodwin, Azzy Goodwin, Madeline Clarke, Wendy Norris, Jethro Patton, Zoe Newton. Photo: David Dawson
10. Caistor. L-R Imogen Leahy, Jilly Day, Helen Phillips, Neil Bennett, Geoff Day, Enzo Day 4 and Julia Day
A number of old bikes were decorated and displayed around Caistor. L-R Imogen Leahy, Jilly Day, Helen Phillips, Neil Bennett, Geoff Day, Enzo Day 4 and Julia Day Photo: David Dawson
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Police escort riders take time to greet crowds of school pupils in Caistor. Photo: LCC Photo: LCC
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The riders stream through Caistor. Photo: LCC Photo: LCC