Northam will soon be included in a statewide cycling series that makes its way through the Perth metropolitan area and the South West.
The Ring Summer Criterium Series will come to Northam for a leg of the competition.
At a council meeting on Wednesday night, councillors unanimously voted in favour of endorsing the proposed Criterium cycling event in Northam as part of the 2018/19 Ring Summer Criterium Series.
Executive Manager Community Services Ross Rayson said the event is a fabulous opportunity to promote Northam, and the sport of cycling.
Officers have also had discussions with other active sport and recreation event organisers who are keen to bring their events to Northam.
Shire of Northam officers approached Cycle Sport WA with a proposal to host a round of the annual series, and were met with an enthusiastic response.
It is anticipated that the event will attract more than 100 entrants, based on entry numbers from similar events and advice from the series organisers, in the first year.
The annual Criterium Series currently consists of 10 events between December and March, in locations from Leederville and Rockingham to Bunbury and Pemberton.
The Shire of Northam said the event will provide an incentive increase visitor numbers to Shire of Northam, in a traditionally quieter time of the year.
It is proposed to hold a twilight event in Minson Avenue, with some associated community activities available.
The state sponsor of the Ring Summer Criterium Series is the Dome Cafe.
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