The 2015 Pearl Izumi Tour Series will start with a ticket to Ryde for Britain’s nine fastest teams.

The elite cycling squads head to the Isle of Wight on Thursday May 14 for the start of a race which will culminate five weeks and 12 events later in tBath on Thursday June 11.

Four new venues join the unique team-based Tour Series, sponsored by leading cycling, running and triathlon brand Pearl Izumi.

Motherwell in Scotland and Croydon join Ryde and Bath on the ten-event schedule, with two debutant teams among the nine squads that will take part in the 2015 Series.

The brand new Team WIGGINS – formed by 2012 Tour de France winner Sir Bradley Wiggins – and the ONE Pro Cycling team of England and Sussex cricketer Matt Prior join the list of teams headlined by defending champions JLT Condor.

David Thornton, CEO Visit Isle of Wight, said: “Securing pole position of the prestigious Pearl Izumi Tour series – AND hosting the opening team time trial – is a major coup for the Island.

“The Isle of Wight is the only place on the south coast where you can see the race and we look forward to welcoming visitors from Portsmouth, Southampton, the New Forest and further afield. “Not only will they be able to enjoy the thrills of the racing action, but also use it as a reason to stay over and embrace the unique atmosphere that a sporting event of this stature brings to an area.”

Alongside JLT Condor presented by Mavic, ONE Pro Cycling and Team WIGGINS, three further British registered UCI Continental teams will take part – Madison Genesis, NFTO Pro Cycling and Team Raleigh – GAC.

Three further non-UCI British teams will also enter the full Series, Pedal Heaven RT, SportGrub Kuota and Velosure Starley Primal.