Location: Cheltenham Racecourse, Gloucestershire
Event: 20 July 2012

This July sees the return of the exciting Leisure Lakes Bikes cycle race series to Cheltenham racecourse. The series once again promises to showcase the thrilling sport of cycle racing, with the final round bringing some of the UK's best riders to Cheltenham on the 20 July 2012.

The first two rounds of the series (6 and 13 July) will be open to youth, 2/3/4 category riders and women. Youth racing will start at 7pm with the main race of the evening starting at 7:45pm. The main race will last an hour over a fast and testing circuit within the racecourse complex.

The final event of the series will see the return of elite cycle racing to the county. Held on the 20th July, an elite criterium will be held around the famous racecourse circuit with a first prize of £300. Live entertainment, as well as an Olympic BBQ, will be provided which will get the 2012 Olympic celebrations well and truly started. Spectating at all events is free.

Youth racing will be held every evening with various ages, ranging from under 8s to under 16s, all catered for. Youth racing will begin at 7pm each evening. For further information on the series, please visit the race promoter’s website: www.vcmontpellier.com

Race dates

6 July 2012 - Racing starts at 7pm. Cats: 2.3.4.W & Youth A.B.C.D.E
13 July 2012 - Racing starts at 7pm. Cats:2.3.4.W & Youth A.B.C.D.E
20 July 2012 - Racing starts at 7pm. Cats: E.1.2.3 (Race starts 7:45pm) & Youth A.B.C.D.E