April 2009

Tour Series - Woking

On Tuesday 2 June 2009, Woking will play host to a dramatic, high profile, one-day cycling event laid on by the organisers of the Tour of Britain, with support from Woking Borough Council and Surrey County Council.

Woking is one of ten English towns and cities that has been selected to stage an event as part of the Tour Series, offering local people a unique opportunity to enjoy top level cycling on their doorstep.

From 11am onwards, phased road closures will be put in place to give cyclists the chance to be the kings of the road. During the afternoon, there will be a number of amateur races involving local schools, disabled cyclists and businesses.

The excitement will then build towards the main Tour Series road race when 10 squads of five top riders each will battle it out on a 1.5km circuit around the town. This is a fantastic opportunity to see some of Britain's top cyclists whiz around the town at break-neck speed in the hope of wearing the much-coveted leading team's jerseys whilst enjoying their victory on the Woking podium.

The Tour Series Woking promises to be one of the biggest sporting events to take place in the area during 2009 and the action will be captured on film by major television broadcaster, ITV4.

CornerHouse will be fielding a team from the Next Steps group as well as encouraging other groups and individuals to take part – contact Paul Field on 01483 757461 if you want to know more, or visit:

www.woking.gov.uk/transport/cyclewoking/tourserieswoking