With thousands of people expected in Croydon tonight to watch the world class cycling races we have produced a handy guide to help you enjoy yourself.

The start line, finish line, and podium presentations will be in North End so make sure you get there early to get a good spot.

EVENT TIMETABLE

1pm – Primary schools kick off the festivities in North End with races and skills activities.

3pm – Discover inclusive cycling with Wheels for Wellbeing, cycling taster rides in North End.

5pm – Women’s teams warm up on the circuit and sign-on.

5.30pm – WOMEN’S RACE: Matrix Fitness GP Series round three

6.15pm – Matrix Fitness GP Series race finishes

6.45pm - Men's teams warm-up on circuit and sign-on

7.15pm – Signing-on closes

7.30pm – MEN’S RACE: Pearl Izumi Tour Series round seven

8.30pm - Pearl Izumi Tour Series race ends

9pm – Podium ceremony and presentations

GETTING TO THE EVENT

Trams

Trams will be partially suspended from mid-afternoon to late evening.

There will be no through tram service across Croydon town centre after 2pm until very late evening. Services will operate as normal the next day (Wednesday).

Trams from Beckenham Junction, Elmers End and New Addington will terminate at East Croydon.

Trams from Wimbledon will terminate at Reeves Corner.

Line 4 will not run.

Bus 410 links East Croydon and Reeves Corner but due to road closures and traffic diversions, through passengers may find it quicker to walk via Fell Road/Charles Street or West Croydon.

Go to www.tfl.gov.uk/trams or call 03432 221234 for more information.

Buses

Buses that normally run along High Street, Katharine Street and Park Street will be diverted to run along nearby Fell Road and Park Lane.

Roads

The 1km route starts in North End and goes down High Street to the junction with Mint Walk.

It then goes up Surrey Street and Frith Road before going into Keeley Road and then back into North End.

Croydon Council says the majority of roads on the event route will close to traffic from 2pm.

Some of the roads will close as early as 7am to allow for set up.

All roads are expected to reopen by midnight.

Access for emergency vehicles and pedestrian access to businesses will be maintained at all times.

Vehicles will not be able to cross the route while the road closures are in place.

Some roads surrounding the route will also be affected and parking restrictions will apply in some areas – check local signs to see where and when suspensions will apply.

ROAD CLOSURES TIMETABLE 

At 7am
North End between its junctions with Drummond Road and George Street.

At 2pm
Church Street at its junctions with Surrey Street and Frith Road

Drummond Road between its junctions with North End and Frith Road

Frith Road between its junctions with Keeley Road and Church Street

George Street between its junctions with Park Lane and High Street

Keeley Road

Scarbrook Road at its junction of High Street

Scarbrook Road - removal of one way on to allow access from Wandle Road

Surrey Street

At 3.45pm

High Street between its junction with Robert Street and George Street

Park Street between its junctions with St George’s Walk and High Street

Katharine Street between its junctions with Fell Road and High Street

PARKING 

Car parks will be open for people coming to watch the events.

Centrale has £2 parking from 4pm and will be open for shopping until 8.30pm.