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Wheels at the ready for Warwick Cycle Races

Story posted July 28, Event Press Release

Britain’s top cyclists are gearing up for this year’s Warwick Cycle Races on Sunday 5th September and for the first time, the event is hosting a special race for emergency services personnel to go tyre to tyre. Firefighters, police officers, doctors and nurses will show that cycling is not just for the elite and anyone can have a go at cycling.

Chief Fire Officer, Warwickshire Fire and Rescue Service, Graeme Smith said: “This is a terrific idea and one that will continue to raise the profile of cycling and demonstrate what is possible at all levels. All the emergency services are used to racing against the clock, so it will be interesting to see who comes out on top on race day.”

The emergency services race will be a precursor to the main event, the elite race which will feature top professional cyclists. Laura Vesty of Warwickshire County Council’s Sustainable Travel Team added: “Once again we will have some of the world’s best cyclists pedalling around the centre of Warwick. It is a great opportunity for everyone in Warwickshire to see cycling at its very best.”

There’s also a whole host of stalls and family activities at the event including unicycling, juggling, children’s rides, facepainting and balloon making.

The event starts at 11am with the National A Race for Elite Riders being the finale from 5pm to 6pm. Visitors can attend any time of day and the event is completely free. The races are organised by Rugby Velo and Warwickshire County Council with support from Warwick District Council, Warwickshire Police and Action 21. The races would not go ahead without the sponsorship from TravelWise, Carillion, Telent, Hinckley and South Wigston Cycle Centre and High 5.

To find out more information about the cycle races visit the event website  or the British Cycling Calendar.