As the first leg of the 2024 Women’s Tour sets off from Welshpool, residents and visitors can expect a few roads in the area to be temporarily closed.
With some of the top female cyclists in the world arriving in Powys for the opening stage of the Women’s Tour, setting off from the start line on Welshpool’s Broad Street on Thursday, June 6, a few closures will be in place to make way for the race as it passes through town.
Cyclists will start their long journey to 11.15am, cycling a route of 142.5km to Llandudno, passing through Berriew, Castle Caereinion, Llanfair Caereinion, Dolanog, Llanfihangel-yng-Ngwynfa, Pen-y-bont-fawr and Llangynog.
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There will be rolling road closures along the course, to protect the riders, usually lasting about 15 to 20 minutes around the estimated time of arrival and indicated by police escort vehicles.
Motorists are also asked not to park on the route, on the day, and vehicles may be removed if they are causing an obstruction.
Parking is also prohibited on Welshpool’s Broad Street and High Street from 6pm on the evening of Wednesday 5 June so, race organiser, British Cycling Events can set up everything needed for the start of the international event.
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