Commonwealth Games 2022: Cycling time trial begins today

Cycling time trial began in Commonwealth Games 2022 on Thursday. The competitors are scheduled to leave from Wolverhampton's historic West Park. Participants will race in the streets of Wolverhampton, Dudley and South Staffs before returning to the West Park.

While men's route is 23.2 miles, the women will have to ride for 18 miles. Cyclists compete against themselves as well as the clock in the race.

From 5 a.m. to 6 p.m., many road closures are placed in Dudley and Wolverhampton. This is as long as the event goes on. Goldthorn Hill, the A 459 Wolverhampton Road East and Penn Road are also closed.




Parking restrictions will also be in effect along the entire route. The women's event will start at 10 a.m., while the men's will start at 12 p.m. Even as the ticketed viewing area in the West Park has been sold out well in advance, spectators will still be able to watch the cyclists in action as they travel the route. Of course, up to August 4 at 6 p.m.

In addition, Old Market Square will host a free festival location. The event will be streaming the action live on a huge screen from 9.30 a.m. to 6 p.m.

A kid's ride, several kinds of foods and drink vendors, and "have a go" cycling activities are also available.

A ticketed viewing area is available in West Park, and it extends as far south as Dudley.