Brands Hatch

During the London 2012 Paralympic Games the Road Cycling discipline will be held at Brands Hatch, home of numerous international racing events.
Where is it ?

KEY FACTS

Sport: Paralympic Road Cycling (Road Race and Time Trial)
Location: Brands Hatch is in Kent, within approximately one hour’s travel time of the Olympic Park.
New or existing: Existing
Permanent or temporary: Permanent
Number of events: 32

ABOUT BRANDS HATCH

Brands Hatch is an internationally-renowned motor racing circuit near Sevenoaks in Kent. Once used as a dirt track motorcycle circuit on farmland, it hosted 12 runnings of the British Grand Prix between 1964 and 1986 and currently holds many British and international racing events.

DURING THE GAMES


During the London 2012 Paralympic Games, the former Formula One circuit at Brands Hatch will host Paralympic Road Cycling. Both the Road Race and Time Trial events will be held at the venue.

The riders will race round a course that passes through the Kent county and the district of Sevenoaks in Kent. Brands Hatch will be the base of approximately half of the course, including the start and finish.