The Tour Series 2010 – Exeter City Centre Grand Prix Cycle Race

On the evening of Thursday 3 June 2010 the centre of Exeter will again be hosting the Tour Series professional cycle race. The 2009 event was one of most exciting events the city has seen in recent years and the team has ambitions to make 2010 bigger and better!

The Tour Series is a programme of 10 televised (ITV4) city centre cycle races with 50 professional racers competing for victory as they make laps of a 1.5km circuit. The event will give residents and visitors the chance to witness first hand the thrills and spills of professional cycling and also see Olympic Gold medallists and World Champions racing alongside hopefuls for the London 2012 Olympic Games.

The race is taking place in half-term and will mark the culmination of a day of activities creating a festival of cycling in the city all aimed at giving families the chance to witness displays, take part in activities and learn about opportunities to get cycling in Exeter and Devon – all free of charge!

Why not take part in the spirit of the day and cycle to the event? Or if you're coming from further afield, Exeter's Park & Ride buses will be free of charge from midday onwards and will run until 10.30pm! For more information and full details on joining in, go to www.devon.gov.uk/cycleexeter

The race starts at 7pm and route for 2010 starts in the High Street, then travels in an ani-clockwise direction along New North Road, Queen Street then finishing on the High Street.

The event is being delivered by Devon County Council, Exeter City Council and Cycling England as part of their joint Cycle Exeter project.

Fun, free activities for all ages will be running from 10.30am – 7pm in Princesshay, Bedford Square and Queen Street, including:

Dr Bike safety checks!
Go-Ride Demo Area: have a go at bike racing with qualified coaches from Exeter’s Go-Ride
clubs. Fun for all ages & abilities (bike & helmet provided)
Protect your bike against theft with Police security marking.
Prove your own racing skills on the Bike Shed’s fast, fixed road bikes!
Watch amazing mountain bike trials and BMX demos.
‘Try Out’ area – learn to fix a puncture or test some family bikes.
Cycling Circus and street performers!

PLUS, there will be a chance to ride the circuit:

2.30pm - 3.30pm School Races - School pupils can register on the day with British Cycling for your chance to race (parental consent required). Bring your own bike or borrow one (limited number available).

3.30pm - 5.30pm Ashford’s Community Team Races
Enter a team to be the fastest round the circuit! Teams must register in advance – 3 riders per team. Categories include ‘Cycling Clubs’, ‘Workplaces’ and ‘University/College Students’.

Dates

The Tour Series 2010 – Exeter City Centre Grand Prix Cycle Race 3 Jun 2010

Tickets Information

 Facilities

Provider Preferences

• In town/city centre
• Outdoor Event

Accessibility

• Free Entry
• All Areas Accessible to Disabled Visitors
• On Bus Route

Parking & Transport

• Road Closure in places
• Parking (charge) - Please use city centre car parks

Establishment Features

• Toilets

Specialist Features

• Family Fun