Double-header for Manx International

The Manx International cycling event will see a double-header of racing on Island today.

The morning session will be taking place on the Sloc Road which will be closed between Ballakillowey Roundabout up to, but not including, the junction of Glen Colby Road at Roundtable Crossroads betwen 9.30am and 1pm.

Following that, the afternoon will see stage three take to the Billown Course which will see the Castletown Bypass closed from 3.15pm, the rest of the course shut by 3.45pm and all roads there re-opened by 7.30pm.

The tournament - which is forming stage eight of the 2019 HSBC UK National Mens Road Series - kicked off yesterday as competitors taking part in racing at the IOM Business Park on Friday evening.