Cycling championship to boost Manx economy

Tuesday, 10 January 2017 at 00:00

Cycling is 'coming home' - that's the message as the Isle of Man prepares to play host to 'the biggest date in the British road racing calendar'.

Some of the world's best cyclists are expected to visit to take part in the June event which will incorporate the famous TT Mountain Course.

MHK Rob Callister, who's a member of the Department of Economic Development, says it will also provide a welcome boost to the Manx economy:

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