British Cycling announces Bristol road race addition to HSBC National calendar with criterium for women

The Circuit of the Mendips has been added to the men's road race calendar, with a Bristol Crit race replacing the Bristol Grand Prix for women

The Bristol Grand Prix has been cancelled, with organisers blaming British Cycling restrictions (Picture: Getty Images)

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British Cycling has provided details of the 'festival of cycling' to take place in Bristol in June, following the cancellation of the Bristol Grand Prix races.

The Circuit of the Mendips will become round four of the HSBC UK National Road Series for men, with a Bristol Crit replacing the Grand Prix as round one of the HSBC UK National Circuit Series for women.

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