Warwick residents who live on the Commonwealth Games cycling road race route have been told their cars will be towed if they are not moved out of the way of the course in time.

The Birmingham 2022 event will see hundreds of riders complete a number of laps of a 16km loop through the town this Sunday (August 7).

And Warwickshire County Council - which has also announced a series of road closures - has reminded residents to check where they can park for the duration of the race.

"You may have seen a flyer placed on your car already," the council said.

"We recommend that you carefully read the road closure information and park on streets off the course or in designated car parks from the day before the race.

"Any vehicles parked on the course will be towed. This is to ensure safety of athletes, officials, and the public."

Competitors will complete a number of laps of the 16km loop (image via Commonwealth Games)

The women's road race begins at 8am and the men's at 12.30pm.

While the roads will be closed there will be marshalled pedestrian crossing points located along the course.

Cllr Heather Timms, portfolio holder for environment, climate and culture, said: "The countdown to the road races in Warwick is here and it is wonderful to be welcoming the world to our county for a day of top-class sporting entertainment.

"I hope our residents will take the opportunity to be part of the Commonwealth Games in Warwickshire, by turning out to spectate the Road Races on August 7, or by visiting one of our Festival Sites, where there's sure to be a fantastic atmosphere.

"I'd encourage everyone to plan their journeys into Warwick accordingly and make sure they know where to park, where to spectate and to also familiarise themselves with the road closures, all of which are necessary to make this once in a lifetime event a reality."

Full road closure details can be found here.

(Header image by Graham Campbell via Flickr)