The course and associated road closures are planned through a partnership which includes Birmingham 2022, Wolverhampton Council, Dudley Council, Staffordshire County Council, South Staffordshire District Council, The Black Country Consortium, Emergency Services, and other key agencies and organisations. They have worked together to deliver a course that meets the requirements of the sport (it has been approved by the UCI) and showcases the local area it passes through, whilst also minimising the impact for local residents, businesses and other organisations. 

All partners are also keen to use the Cycling Time Trial as a catalyst to inspire more people across the Black Country and beyond to be physically active, and so that was an important factor when the location of this event was agreed.

Local authorities that know the roads and the area well have provided detailed information to help with planning, and the course has gone through the formal Safety Advisory Group (SAG) process, before receiving full approval from all partners and stakeholders.