The OVO Energy Tour Series returns to Motherwell on Tuesday 14 May when teams of top professional male and female cyclists compete around the 1.2km route, starting and finishing on Hamilton Road from 5.30pm.

Olympic champion Katie Archibald and Commonwealth medallist Neah Evans will race in Motherwell for a Scottish national team alongside Anna Shackley and Zoe Watters, while Stirling duo Rhona Callander and Jenny Holl will compete for defending champions Team Breeze.

Commonwealth Games medallists John Archibald and Mark Stewart are also set to feature in Ribble Pro Cycling squad’s in the men’s competition.

In the afternoon, local school pupils will cycle around the circuit, before Scottish Cycling host a number of amateur races.

From 12 noon to 8.30pm, there will be a climbing wall, smoothie bikes and a range of specialist bikes at the park and ride on Farm Street.

The whole event is fast, fun and free – it’s a great event for families and sports fans so come along and support the cyclists taking part.

A number of organisations are helping us bring the Tour Series to Motherwell: Morgan Sindall, Scotland The Perfect Stage, North Lanarkshire Leisure, Clyde 1, Scottish Cycling and Suicide Prevention North Lanarkshire.