ROUND two of the Pearl Izumi Tour Series Cycle Race returns to Redditch on May 19.

The Kingfisher Shopping Centre, which is sponsoring the Redditch race, is challenging local firms to get on their bikes and take part in some warm-up business races just for fun, ahead of the evening’s professional races.

Kingfisher business teams will race through the town centre from 3.30pm to 4pm.

Businesses are being encouraged to come up with a great team name and register for the race before tomorrow, April 17. Registrations can be made online and details can be found on the centre website and Facebook page.

Centre manager Ken Williams said: "The Pearl Izumi tour series takes place on our doorstep and it is great to see the crowds line the circuit and cheer on the riders.

"The race takes place in the heart of Redditch and as such we’re thrilled to do be doing our bit sponsoring the race. We also want to get Redditch businesses on their bike and are encouraging people to form a team and take part in what will be a great day of cycling."

Launched in 2009, 2015’s Pearl Izumi Tour Series takes place in 10 town and city centres and is the only British domestic cycle race to be televised.

The centre has worked closely with race organisers to assist in planning and promoting the town centre race which will attract residents and cycle enthusiasts from across the county and beyond.