The historic Rochester Castle will provide the backdrop as this year's national circuit champions are crowned, British Cycling has confirmed. The governing body, in association with Medway Council, has revealed the route on which the HSBC UK | National Circuit Championships will be held on Sunday, 21 July. It is also expected that a number of road closures will be in place - please scroll to the bottom of this article for a full list. The route map for the National Circuit Championships in Rochester - © British Cycling The 1.6km circuit will start and finish on the Esplanade, initially heading south before making a sharp left on to Baker’s Walk. Riders will then make their way down Vines Lane and Crow Lane, before coming back towards the castle via the High Street, past the cathedral. They will turn on to Castle Hill before coming back down the Esplanade, where the race will come to a dramatic conclusion in the shadow of the castle. "Rochester is set to provide a stunning backdrop to what will be a wonderful showcase of circuit racing...in such a picturesque setting at the end of July." The men’s and women’s races will bring together some of the country’s best riders, to battle for the iconic red, white and blue national champions’ jerseys. Jonathan Rigby, Commercial Director at British Cycling, said: “Rochester is set to provide a stunning backdrop to what will be a wonderful showcase of circuit racing. "The national champion’s jersey is highly sought after, and we’re looking forward to watching some of the country’s best riders competing in such a picturesque setting at the end of July.” Councillor Howard Doe, Deputy Leader of Medway Council and Portfolio Holder for Community Services, said: “We are privileged that British Cycling is bringing the HSBC UK | National Circuit Championships to Medway and we would like to thank them for the opportunity to host another elite sporting event in Medway. “We’re looking forward to welcoming thousands of cycling enthusiasts and spectators to Rochester on Sunday, 21 July and we’ve organised a number of cycling and family-fun activities for local people and cycling enthusiasts to enjoy throughout the day." Rochester awaits some of the country's best riders to compete this July - © Getty Images It was initially confirmed by British Cycling back in December 2018 that Rochester is to be this year's host for the HSBC UK | National Circuit Championships.
Cycling fun for all the family The elite races begin at 5pm (women) and 6:30pm (men), and form part of a day-long celebration of cycling at the historic centre of Rochester. From midday onwards, Rochester Castle Gardens will host an event village with family activities, cycling fun, trade stalls, food and more. A family mass participation race - the Medway Mile – will take place on a short section of the race course from 2:30-3:30pm, and British Cycling coaches and club volunteers will be on hand to deliver Go-Ride coaching, and HSBC UK Ready Set Ride activities for younger riders in the Castle moat area. Road closures will be in place Vehicles parked on the main highway of the following roads need to be moved by 10pm on Saturday, 20 July. It is anticipated that the roads will be re-opened by 10pm on Sunday, 21 July when residents can move their vehicles back:
Vehicles can be left in the following roads, but residents will be unable to move their vehicles between 6am and 10pm on Sunday, 21 July:
For more information about the event, please visit the Medway Council website or e-mail [email protected]. You may also visit roadworks.org to view the extent of road closures in a digital format. Comments are closed.
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