OLYMPIANS and world champions will be racing through Northwich next month as part of a star-studded Tour Series line-up.

The cycling event takes place on Friday, May 12, and will include European, world and Olympic champions, guaranteeing top-class races in both men’s and women’s events.

The women’s race takes place from 5.30pm to 6.15pm, followed by the men’s event from 7.30pm to 8.45pm.

One of the big names is Ed Clancy, who will be racing for the JLT Condor team.

Ed is a triple Olympic champion in the Men’s Team Pursuit, and has recorded numerous wins in the Tour Series over the past few years.

Lining up with Ed will be Alex Frame from New Zealand, who won the Team Pursuit world championships in 2015.

The JLT Condor team won the 2016 Tour Series and will be one of the outfits to beat over the 10 rounds this May.

Another rider with experience of winning international titles is Sebastian Mora, riding for Team Raleigh GAC.

Sebastian, who was born in Villarreal, has gold medals at European and world championship level over the past two years.

The Women’s Matrix Fitness Grand Prix Series also has some big names, with Dame Sarah Storey taking part for Storey Racing.

Sarah has 14 Paralympic gold medals, 27 world championship titles and 21 European titles, making her one of the most decorated sporting personalities in the country.

She will be joined on the starting grid by Katie Archibald, riding for Team WNT. Katie is a current Olympic and world champion, and a multiple European champion.

Race director Mick Bennett believes people are in for an exciting evening with the great line-up of international champions.

“This year’s Tour Series promises a first-class field of riders including the likes of Ed Clancy, Katie Archibald and Dame Sarah Storey, all of whom spectators in Northwich will be familiar with from their exploits at the 2016 Olympics in Brazil last summer,” he said.

“There are a host of top names and current and former British Champions also racing, plus stars of the future, so there will be plenty of top names to get behind and cheer on.”

As well as the cycling, May 12 will see Northwich packed with fun activities for all the family including funfair rides, a Northwich Business Improvement District Traders Market and live music.

For timings and details about car parking and road closures see Visit Northwich.