Last year’s event was a huge success, and I’m looking forward to seeing how this year progresses things further.
Martin Heatley
Warwick Cycle Races has been confirmed for September following last year’s record-breaking success.
This will once again see some of the world’s best riding the circuit of historic landmarks in Warwick.
The event, which promises to be bigger and better than last year’s, will take place in the centre of Warwick on Sunday, September 14.
Planning is underway on the multitude of activities to join the top elite cycling action from international names.
As well as racing last year’s event saw plenty of sideshow entertainment as the centre of Warwick was transformed into one of the biggest closed road cycling events in the country.
The event is being organised by Warwickshire County Council in partnership with British Cycling, Warwick District Council and TravelWise.
And this year Warwick Cycle Races is also being supported by Warwickshire not-for-profit organisation Action 21.
Richard Hicks, General Manager of Action 21, said: “Our involvement in the cycle races gives us a great opportunity to do much more to promote cycling, including cycle commuting and everyday cycling, not just cycle sport. We are sure that the races will help to demonstrate just how much fun cycling can be.”
Action 21 runs the Recycle Warehouse at Princes Drive recycling centre, and as part of their work here they promote the environment and cycling through the sale of second-hand bikes. All the bikes are checked and repaired for resale.
As part of their support for the cycle races Action 21 will be providing a free ‘Dr Bike’ service for members of the public during the race afternoon.
The races are also once again this year being supported by the National TravelWise Association, of which Warwickshire County Council is a member. This is a network, including local authorities, health, academic bodies and passenger transport executives working together to promote healthy and sustainable transport.
Cllr Martin Heatley, Warwickshire County Council’s Portfolio Holder for the Environment, said: “Last year’s event was a huge success, and I’m looking forward to seeing how this year progresses things further.
“Cycling is a great leisure pursuit, way to commute, and way to keep healthy. This event is a wonderful showcase of some of the best cycling talent out there.”
To stay up to date with the latest developments, and for a photo gallery of last year’s event visit
http://www.warwickshire.gov.uk/travelwise or for more information on Action 21 see www.action21.co.uk