Olympic torch relay comes to Bracknell today
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See the Olympic torch relay in Bracknell and Ascot today
By Hugh FortJuly 10, 2012
History will be made in Bracknell and Ascot this afternoon when the Olympic Torch is carried through the two towns.
Thousands of people are expected to line the streets of the two towns to cheer on the runners.
Meet Bracknell's torch bearers
The flame is due to arrive in Ascot at 4.26pm and will make its way down High Street to Ascot Racecourse, where jockey Frankie Dettori will take it on a lap of the parade ring.
Frankie Dettori to carry Olympic Torch around Ascot Racecourse
The flame will leave the racecourse at 5.20pm and should be seen in Bracknell at 5.24pm.
Spectactors should expect the torch to arrive at New Forest Ride at about 5.30pm.
Nine runners will then carry it along London Road, Millenium Way and Skimped Hill Lane.
The roads in Ascot will be closed from 4pm until 5.30pm and the Bracknell roads will be closed from 5.15pm until 6.15pm.
Free Olympic torch event at Ascot Racecourse
Send us your photos and videos of the torch relay in Bracknell and Ascot, email lucy.thorne@trinitymirror.com
For the map visit www.bracknell-forest.gov.uk/london2012
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