There’s some exciting news from Belfast City Council (really), with a press release announcing the arrival of competitive cycling in Belfast city centre.
Lord Mayor Naomi Long and Andy Bready of Travelwise NI watch as cyclists go through their paces ahead of the Halfords Tour Series Belfast
The Halfords Tour Series: Belfast, part of the two race Halfords Tour Series Ireland and based on the format of the hugely successful Halfords Tour Series UK, will have some of the UK’s and Ireland’s top cycling teams competing in a race around a city centre circuit. A Commuter Relay race for the non-elite riders is also being held.
This event falls on “Bike to Work Day” and is the centrepiece of a “Two Wheels: Two Weeks” programme, both being promoted by Travelwise Northern Ireland and designed to encourage and highlight the many benefits of cycling.
As a sweetener, free breakfasts and secure bike parking are being provided in the grounds of City Hall to anyone who cycles to work that day!
The Halfords Tour Series Belfast takes place on Friday 18th June 2010. The main race starts at the front of City Hall at 7:30pm and will last around 75 minutes. This will be preceded by a “Commuter Challenge Relay” race at 7:00pm. It should be a great evening’s entertainment!
Read the full Belfast City Council: Halfords Tour Series Belfast press release here.
I missed the Belfast race but I really enjoyed watching Londons attempt on the TV last night.
I’m toying with the idea of riding out to Southport and Stoke to watch it.
Good news redbikes, the Belfast race isn’t until the 18th of June so you haven’t missed it!
I missed the Belfast race but I really enjoyed watching Londons attempt on the TV last night.
I’m toying with the idea of riding out to Southport and Stoke to watch it.
I notice theres Commuter Challenge Relay. Is it possible for my work to enter this or is it too late?
Sorry racer, I don’t know how the Commuter Challenge is organised for sure, but I think the teams have already been decided. The Commuter Challenge organised by Travelwise NI so I can only suggest you get in touch with them.
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