Island to host prestigious cycling challenge

Tuesday, 23 July 2019 06:24

By Rob Pritchard @rpritchard9

An elite cycling competition is set to come to the Island next week.

The Manx International will form stage eight of the 2019 HSBC UK National Mens Road Series from Friday, August 2 to Sunday, August 4.

Those taking part will compete in a stage around the Isle of Man Business Park on the first day, before taking to the streets at The Sloc and Billown Course for stages two and three the following day, finishing with the fourth phase on the TT course on the Sunday.

Full information on event times and road closures is available on the Department of Infrastructure Facebook page and at www.manxinternational.com.

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