STATEMENT FRIDAY 13 MARCH 2020 2020 Tour Series postponed Following consultation with stakeholders, sponsors and partners, organisers of the Tour Series have decided to postpone the upcoming twelfth edition of the domestic cycle race series (various dates, May 2020) due to the current uncertainty surrounding the spread of the COVID-19 virus. The decision to delay the series until later in 2020 has been taken with the best interests of competitors, officials, staff and spectators in mind following discussions with event stakeholders and partners, in order to provide certainty to the many parties involved in the planning and organisation of the events, including local authorities, police and health services in the venues. Organisers will work with British Cycling and other stakeholders to identify an alternative suitable date later in the summer for the races to take place. – Ends – NOTES TO EDITORS About the Tour Series The Tour Series is a fun, fast and free cycling event that takes place in town and city centres across the UK each May. Launched in 2009, the series sees Britain’s best male and female riders compete against each other in a unique, team-based format as part of a full day of sporting and community-focused activities. British sporting heroes Laura Kenny, Dani Rowe, Joanna Rowsell, Ed Clancy, Elinor Barker and Dame Sarah Storey have all competed in the series during its 10-year history, during which time nearly two million fans have watched a round. For further media information, rights-free photography and assets, or to arrange an interview click here. Follow the Tour Series on Twitter (#TourSeries), Facebook, Instagram or via the event’s official website at tourseries.co.uk. For further media information please contact: Peter Hodges ([email protected]) or 07970 526 519 / 01932 831 485 ext 659 Nick Bull ([email protected]) or 07977 151 184 / 01932 831 485 ext 160 .