Manx cyclist Jonny Bellis will be one of the first from the British team in action.
The 248 kilometre road race begins at 4 o'clock our time Saturday morning.
Former Olympic cyclist Marie Noon says the timing may mean Jonny missing today's Opening Ceremony:-
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