The Bikestyle Handicap Road Race League resumes this evening (Thursday) at Jurby from 6.45 and will continue on Thursdays, June 20 and 27, with a rescheduled event on July 11.

The RL360 Youth criterium and the Canada Life International 10-mile time trial leagues both get back into the swing of things this week. Full reports in next Tuesday’s edition of the Isle of Man Examiner.

l The Tour of the West road race takes place on Sunday, June 23, organised by Manx Viking Wheelers. The event will form the IoM Road Race Championship.

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l The ninth edition of the Lighthouses Challenge takes place on Sunday, July 7, starting 8am from North Quay, Douglas.

To enter the full circle 100-miler it is £31; for the half-circle £26; quarter circle £21. Entries for the Microgaming Play It Forward powered event close at midnight on June 30.

l This year’s Gran Fondo takes place on Sunday, July 21 for all ages and abilities, starting and finishing from Ramsey’s Mooragh Park.

Minimum ages (at the event date) for the various events are as follows: Gran Fondo (16), Medio Fondo (14), Piccolo Fondo (eight), Minisculo Fondo (any age).

l The Cannacord Sportive will be held over the TT Course on the morning of Sunday, August 4. More details from SAS Events.