THERE has been much opposition to the Velo Birmingham cycle race passing through Worcestershire on Sunday (September 24), with many businesses claiming they will be badly affected by the road closures.

We have compiled a list of businesses that will open and those that will close.

Businesses that will stay open, despite road closures, are:

The Wharf Inn, Holt Fleet

The Wharf Caravan Park, Holt Fleet

The King's Arms, Ombersley

The Cross Key's Inn, Ombersley

The Crown & Sandy's, Ombersley

The Gardener's Arms, Droitwich

Vines Lane, in Droitwich, will hold a street party after businesses opted to embrace the event.

Businesses who have so far said they will close:

The Holt Fleet, Holt Heath

Broomfields Farm Shop

Harvey's Farm and Country Store

Some businesses have raised concerns about the impact of scheduled road closures, including Mark Phillips, owner of the Wharf Inn in Holt Fleet, who has said that his pub will certainly be affected.

It remains open on Sunday as guests have already booked rooms but Mr Phillips has said he will miss out entirely on passing trade.

"This was all signed, sealed and delivered before they contacted any of us about it," he added.

"I've written to the organisers and their response has been negligent.

"At first they ignored it and they only really replied when I continue to pursue it."

"I won't know how much I've lost out on until after the weekend but it's definitely going to affect me."

Julie Taylor, site manager at the Wharf Caravan Park, said: "We've had to put up or shut up.

"I've got four people booked for the weekend when usually I have around 20.

"If you do come here you won't be able to leave until after the race has finished so it was either that or don't come at all.

"People are choosing to not come at all."

The King's Arms in Ombersley have said it will remain open throughout the race despite the closure of the A4133 Holt to Droitwich road. The only way to access the pub in a car will be by the northbound A449.

Simon Berry, from the Gardeners Arms in Droitwich has organised a street party to celebrate.

The event will include live music hosted by Sally Halsall, real ale and cider and a barbecue provided by Deliciously Squared Catering.

There will be a stewarded crossing outside to ensure visitors safety.

Other local businesses supporting the street party include The Unlimited Company, The Missing Link bike shop and Street Prestige Cars.

Mr Berry said: We're a charitable nation and we're a great sporting nation.

"With this being the second biggest bike ride in the country and it's all for a worthwhile cause, it's very important that we support it."

If you know of another business that is opening or closing for Velo Birmingham, let us know by emailing ak@worcesternews.co.uk

A full list of the road closures:

The A448 Kidderminster to Bromsgrove, including Berry Lane and Crutch Lane, will be closed between 8.30am and 4.30pm. 

The A443 Ombersley to Droitwich, including Roman Way, will be closed between 8am and 3.30pm. 

The A443 Holt to Ombersley will be closed 8am and 3.30pm, and the same hours the A443 between Great Witley and Droitwich will also be closed. 

The A451 Great Witley to Stourport will be closed between 7.30am and 2.30pm, while the A422 from Kidderminster to Bridgnorth will be closed between 7am and 2.30pm.