THOUSANDS of people are expected to line the streets of Northwich when Britain’s leading televised cycle race series comes to town.

The Tour Series is taking place over 10 venues, including Northwich on Friday, May 12, with the promise of a day of fast-paced road cycling action.

In its ninth year, the Tour Series is unique as the focus is on the teams, with Britain’s top professional cycling teams battling it out at every round to be crowned Britain’s top team.

Running alongside the men’s Tour Series will be the women’s Matrix Fitness Grand Prix Series, which will give spectators the chance to see Britain’s top female teams and cyclists in action.

The Tour Series takes place over three weeks, and highlights will be screened on ITV4 the evening after the day’s racing.

The cycling is being brought to Northwich by Northwich Town Council and Northwich Business Improvement District (BID).

“As the country’s leading cycle race series, it’s such a brilliant coup for Northwich to attract both the men’s and women’s races, and it’s going to create such a buzz in the town,” said town clerk Chris Shaw.

BID manager Jane Hough believes the day will provide businesses with a great opportunity to sell themselves to visitors.

She said: “With thousands of people expected to line the streets for the event, the town’s businesses have a brilliant chance to entice in new customers and take advantage of the additional footfall.”

The cycling will take place in the early evening.