Tour cycle race to ride into city
Sunderland is gearing up for the arrival of one of the country’s biggest sporting events.
The city centre will play host to the second round of the Tour Series professional cycling on Tuesday, August 10.
The Tour Series is a fun, fast and free spectator event that returns for its 12th edition this year.
Launched in 2009, the televised series sees Britain’s best male and female cyclists compete against each other in a unique, team-based format as part of a day of sporting and community-focused activities.
British sporting heroes, including several Olympians and Tour de France riders, have competed in the series during its history and nearly two million fans have watched a round.
Cllr Linda Williams, city council Cabinet Member for Vibrant City, said: “We are thrilled to be hosting round two of the UK’s premier elite circuit series for men and women.
"We trust both cycling enthusiasts and new fans will enjoy this exciting new event.
“We are taking the safe return of events in the city very seriously and have been working hard to ensure that this event can be delivered safely.”
Beginning at 5.30pm, the races will take place in a circuit outside Mowbray Park with the final race setting off at 7pm.
Visitors can enjoy the build-up by visiting Mowbray Park from 12pm where they can enjoy a range of food, drink and free family activities.
Cameron Jeffers, rider with Ribble Weldtite Pro Cycling men’s team, said: “The team is really excited to be racing around the streets of Sunderland.
"Mowbray Park provides a great reception, and it promises to be an action-packed night of racing. It’s a fast course and one that should suit us as a team, and we can’t wait to get stuck in.”
Hannah Farran, manager of the Team Boompods women’s squad added: "As a team based in the North East, we are hugely excited to see the Tour Series come to Sunderland.
"Not only is it great to have a new course for the riders it is also beneficial to the local economy as it brings elite-level racing to a new audience.”
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