Wolverhampton keen to host cycling road races at 2022 Commonwealth Games
Cyclists could be racing around the roads of Wolverhampton at the next Commonwealth Games.
Campaigners are pushing for the city to host an event when the Games come to Birmingham in 2022.
A proposed 105-mile route has been put forward that would feature Wolverhampton city centre, Wightwick Manor, Himley House, Dudley Castle, the Black Country Living Museum, Bridgnorth and the countryside of the Severn Valley.
The bid is being spearheaded by Wolverhampton’s own cycling legend, Hugh Porter MBE, who claimed Commonwealth Gold in 1966, and David Viner, trustee of Halesowen Cycling Club.
The city council is also keen to provide a base for athletes competing in the Games.
Ross Cook, director of city environment at the authority, said: "The chance of us hosting an event at a venue is now gone, but we're pushing hard on the door for the road race event.
"We're pushing that and for the city it's about the legacy of the games.
