This year's race has been granted a seventh day of racing and starts in Crystal Palace, London, on Sunday 9 September with the race's first ever prologue time trial. It will send competitors off at one-minute intervals to race over a one-lap, 2.5k route. Crystal Palace will host a variety of events for spectators during the morning including "Go Ride", a British cycling initiative for children, a Women's and a Juniors' Grand Prix and the TfL Grand Prix. There will also be a promotional village with sponsors exhibiting.
great we'll be able to test ourselves over the course before and afterwards!