The Tour of Britain - City Centre Grand Prix Cycle Race

Date of Event: 28/05/2009 - 28/05/2009

On the evening of Thursday 28 May the centre of Exeter will be hosting one of the most exciting events the city has seen in recent years.

The Tour Series is a programme of 10 televised City Centre cycle races with 50 professional racers competing for victory as they make laps of a tight 1.5km circuit.  The event will give residents and visitors the chance to witness first hand the thrills and spills of professional cycling and also see our London 2012 Olympic hopefuls in action.

The race will be the highlight of the day which will include a festival of cycling in the city centre, featuring displays, activities and the opportunity to learn about cycling in Exeter and Devon.

More details about the specific route and timings and how to get involved in the event will be published as they become available.

Many stores in Princesshay will be opening till 7pm on the evening of the race, including Debenhams, Fat Face, Next and Topshop.  Please check with other stores individually if they intend to open.