Wrexham to host stage four of the Women’s Tour

Wrexham will play host to stage four of the UK’s leading international women’s cycling event.

The Women’s Tour, which features more than 100 of the world’s top riders, will set off from Queens Street at 11am on June 9.

It will be the first time that Wrexham has featured in the UK’s most prestigious women’s race.

Cyclists will set off through the town centre by travelling down Hope Street, High Street and Bridge Street and the A5152 before turning off at Rhostyllen.

Their journey will take them through Johnstown, Ruabon, Trevor, Chirk, Pontfadog and Glyn Ceiriog.

They will then travel the 144.7km to Welshpool, which is also being featured in the cycling event for the first time.

Wrexham last hosted elite cycling when the opening stage of the men’s Tour of Britain finished in the town in 2015.

Mick Bennett, Women’s Tour race director, said: “The Welsh stages in this year’s Women’s Tour are going to play a key role in determining our next champion.

“Both will offer a true test for the world’s best riders, with the thrilling racing set to be played out in front of some of the most spectacular scenery the United Kingdom has to offer.

“We thank all our stakeholders, including the Welsh Government, for their continued support of the Women’s Tour.”

More information about the route and where you can cheer the cyclists on can be found on the Women’s Tour website here.