CYCLISTS from across the country will whoosh into Redditch on Tuesday (May 9) and with them comes one of the most anticipated events of the year, the Tour Series 2017.
This year the Tour Series, which is sponsored by Redditch borough council, Worcestershire county council, Worcestershire Local Enterprise Partnership, and the Kingfisher Shopping Centre is bigger and better.
Local rider, Beth Crumpton will be competing and there is a chance to have autographs with her and other riders in a special autograph session at 4.15pm inside the Kingfisher Shopping Centre.
Beth said: “I always look forward to coming home. The crowds are always so welcoming and everyone comes out to watch. I’m really excited to be taking part and being on Team Storey.”
Local musicians, Keri Whip and Stuart Wolfenden will be entertaining the crowds with music for all of the family. Fresh off the plane from LA where she has been recording, Keri will officially start the entertainment for the event. Stuart Wolfenden meanwhile will warm up the crowds before the official presentations to the winners.
The timetable is as follows:
1.30pm Opening celebration – Community performances and entertainment from Keri Whip on Church Green West.
2.45pm Mean’s Team Time Trial – Sponsored by Kingfisher Shopping Centre.
4pm Italian Pursuit Community Race – Redditch Road and Path Cycling Club 0.9 mile time trial.
ompetitors sign on at 2.30pm near hospitality tent. First rider at 4pm, then at 30 second intervals.
4.15pm – Autograph session – Worcester Square, Kingfisher Shopping Centre.
4.50pm Community Mascot Race – Church Green West.
5.30pm Matrix Fitness Grand Prix Ladies Race (round one of eight) – Sponsored by H&W Chamber of Commerce. Podium presentations at 9.10pm.
7pm – Tour Series Warm up and autograph opportunities – Start / Finish line.
7.30pm-9pm Tour Series Men’s Race (Round one of 10).
8.50pm – Live entertainment from Stuart Woolfenden.
9.10pm Podium presentations, Church Green West – Sponsored by Worcestershire Ambassadors.
