Posted on 4th Aug
Southwell and Tuxford are among the destinations on stage four of Britain’s biggest professional cycle race, the Lloyds Bank Tour of Britain Men. The East Midlands route on Friday, 6th September, will set off from Derby and then finish in Newark.
Race director Rod Ellingworth said: “While the roads of Nottinghamshire will be very familiar to the peloton, we are delighted to be able to showcase Derby Arena with our start, and then head through parts of Derbyshire and west Nottinghamshire that haven’t seen the Lloyds Bank Tour of Britain Men for several years.”
Coun Ben Bradley, leader of Nottinghamshire County Council, said: “We are delighted to see the race come back to Nottinghamshire this year, thanks to our partnership with the East Midlands Combined County Authority.
“It’s a testament to the success of the previous four editions of the race hosted by the county council, which have attracted hundreds of thousands of spectators and generated millions of pounds for our local economy.
“The Tour of Britain is a fantastic opportunity to showcase the beauty and diversity of Nottinghamshire to a global audience, as well as to inspire more people to take up cycling and enjoy the health and environmental benefits.The county has clearly proven itself as a tour destination, creating lasting memories and a legacy that is hard to beat.”
Coun Paul Peacock, leader of Newark and Sherwood District Council, added; “Last year we were delighted to host both the start and finish for stage four of the Tour of Britain. This year we are delighted to see the tour return to our district and to once again host the finish of the stage.
“Last year we saw crowds lining the streets all along the route, with local communities stepping up and decorating the way with some very creative ideas.”
Last year’s race attracted 182,500 visitors to Nottinghamshire, with 62% coming from outside the area, bringing a £4.69m boost to the county’s economy.
The 86-mile route will include an intermediate sprint, with time bonuses and points towards the sprints jersey available, in Collingham.
This year will be the third time that Newark has hosted a stage finish.
