This document establishes the legal framework and regulatory requirements for authorizing cycle racing on public highways within England and Wales. The regulations were drafted by the government of Great Britain to provide a standardized procedure for event organizers to obtain permission for competitive cycling events while ensuring public safety and traffic management. It serves as the primary statutory instrument governing the intersection of sporting activities and public road usage.

This document is a foundational legal text for event organizers and local government officials involved in the administration of road cycling races. Readers frequently note the technical and bureaucratic density of the prose, which is typical of statutory instruments from this period.