British cycling race rerouted after 20mph speed limit means support vehicles 'can't keep up'

A major cycling race has been forced to reroute riders due to Wales' 20mph default speed limit, organisers have confirmed.

A major cycling race has been forced to reroute riders due to Wales' 20mph default speed limit, organisers have confirmed. Riders on the Junior Tour of Wales had to be redirected after organisers decided that support vehicles would not be able to keep up with the cyclists without speeding.Three of the five stages of the cycle race, which kicks off on Friday, have now been altered or re-routed entirely after the realisation.

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