British Cycling sets up task force to revive domestic racing scene

Riders at the Rydedale Grasscrete Grand Prix

British Cycling has appointed a new road racing task force in a bid to rejuvenate the UK domestic scene.

This year, the calendars of both the men’s and women’s National Road Series, the highest standard of racing in the UK, were reduced by two events. The cut backs came as two of the country’s most prominent domestic teams, Ribble Weldtite and AT85 Pro Cycling, collapsed.