Wheels of misfortune: Tour of the Wolds not happening this year

the 2017 Wolds Mens Race EMN-181202-152930001

Some of the world's top cyclists won't be racing in the Lincolnshire Wolds this summer after organisers said the event won't return until at least 2019.

The professional ‘Tour of the Wolds’ cycling competition was staged for the first time 12 months ago and saw dozens of big names head to the area.

Thousands of fans lined the route last April with the Wolds - and hills around Caistor in particular - proving to be a highlight of a  stamina-sapping course.

It was estimated the event generated a quarter-of-a-million pounds for the regional economy.

However, as it was a ‘pilot’ event, no arrangements were made for the frequency of the event to return in the future.

Organisers have confirmed that while a  return in 2019 could be on the cards, the race definitely won’t be held this year.

One of the key organisers of the Tour of the Wolds, Peter Odam from Event Delivery Solutions, said: “The Tour of the Wolds hasn’t been listed in the British Cycling Spring Cup series this coming year.