Croydon cycle race will go ahead whatever the weather, council...

The elite cycle competition through Croydon will still go ahead despite torrential rain lashing down on the town centre this afternoon.The cyclists are expected to begin whizzing through the borough at 6.30pm when the Women's Matrix Fitness Grand Prix starts.At 8pm the Pearl izumi Tour Series will start in High Street.The heaven's opened shortly before 2pm this afternoon after several days of warm weather in London.The thundery showers are expected to continue overnight, according to the Met...