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Wout van Aert of Jumbo-Visma sprays champagne after winning stage five of the 2023 Tour of Britain.

Wout van Aert takes Tour of Britain lead after storming to stage five win

  • Belgian finished three seconds clear of Britain’s Ethan Vernon
  • Olav Kooij overtaken by Van Aert in general classification

Wout van Aert produced a blistering finish over the final kilometre to win stage five of the Tour of Britain in Felixstowe.

The 28-year-old Belgian had led out Jumbo-Visma teammate Olav Kooij to a record-equalling four straight wins in the previous stages.

But in a premeditated team move, 2021 winner Van Aert caught the peloton cold by bursting clear to finish three seconds ahead of the field, with Great Britain’s Ethan Vernon second and Bora-Hansgrohe’s Danny van Poppel in third.

It was the first time in this year’s race that a stage has been won with a time gap after all four previous stages were won by Kooij in bunched sprint finishes, but Jumbo-Visma maintained their dominance.

Van Aert moved top of the general classification with Vernon, Movistar’s Max Kanter and overnight leader Kooij listed second, third and fourth respectively in a cluster of 54 riders just three seconds back.

Ineos Grenadiers’ Tom Pidcock finished the stage’s 192.4km-course, which started and finished in Felixstowe, in ninth place. A three-man breakaway of American Joey Rosskopf (Q36.5 Pro), Callum Ormiston (Global 6) and Abram Stockman (TDT-Unibet) held a lead of one minute 58 seconds over the peloton with 100km to go.

South Africa’s Ormiston dropped off with 17km remaining and Stockman was caught by the peloton soon after, leaving Rosskopf briefly out in front on his own before he was swallowed up with 8km left.

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Tour of Britain 2023 stage one: Route map and road closures from Altrincham to Manchester

The Tour of Britain 2023 sees a star-studded peloton ride from Altrincham and Manchester on stage one to the route finish at Caerphilly Castle on stage eight, via Wrexham, Sherwood Forest, Southend-on-Sea and much more.

The great Wout van Aert will be on the startline and the Dutch Jumbo-Visma rider, who won this race in 2021, will be one of the biggest draws for cycling fans. He will be joined by talented 21-year-old teammate Olav Kooij in a strong Jumbo line-up.

Ineos Grenadiers provide plenty of home interest, with world and Olympic mountain bike champion Tom Pidcock fronting a team that also includes talented young Spaniard Carlos Rodriguez (fifth at the Tour de France) and Welshman Luke Rowe, riding in his home nation for several of the stages.

Track world champion Ethan Vernon and Tour de Yorkshire stage winner Harry Tanfield will also enjoy home support during the race.

Here is a closer look at the stage one route and road closures.

Stage one map and profile

Road closures.

A rolling road closure will be enforced on each of the stages. This means roads on and around the race route will be closed to traffic for a short period in which it takes the race to pass by – usually about 10 to 15 minutes around the estimated time of arrival and indicated by police escort vehicles.

On stage one there will be several road closures in place around the centre of Altrincham, some of which will be in place from 6pm on Saturday 2 September. This will also lead to parking suspensions in key locations to enable race infrastructure to be set up and following the race removed.

Stage one will finish on Deansgate in the centre of Manchester, causing a number of road closures in the city on Sunday.

Sunday 3 September: roads closed from 5am to 9pm

Water Street - From New Elm Road to Liverpool Road

Liverpool Road - From Water Street to Deansgate

Deansgate - From Whitworth Street West to John Dalton Street

Little Quay Street - From Quay Street to Atkinson Street

Atkinson Street - From Deansgate to Little Quay Street

Quay Street - From Byrom to Deansgate

Peter Street - From Deansgate to Oxford Street

Bootle Street - From Deansgate to Jerusalem Place

Jerusalem Place - From Bootle Street to Peter Street

Lloyd Street - From Deansgate to Southmill Street

Great Bridgewater Street – From Watson Street to Deansgate

Closures for approx. 15 mins between 3.15pm and 4.15pm

Regent Road East Bound - From River Irwell to Trinity Way

Trinity Way - From Regent Road to Water Street

Water Street - From Trinity Way to New Elm Road

Closures for approx. 30 mins between 3.15pm to 4.15pm

Watson Street - From Great Bridgwater to Peter Street

Route timings (predicted)

Market Street | Altrincham 11:45

Wilmslow 12:15

Hazel Grove 12:30

Stalybridge 13:00

Uppermill 13:14

Grains Bar 13:22

Rochdale 13:35

Ramsbottom Rake 13:59

Belmont 14:25

Aspull 14:45

Hindley 14:56

Atherton 15:00

Swinton 15:19

Salford 15:25

Deansgate | Manchester city centre 15:30

The route is marked with yellow advanced warning signs in the run up to the Tour of Britain. Organisers ask not to park along the route on race day.

Tour of Britain 2022 route map: Stages list, full schedule, TV coverage and where to watch the race live

Tom pidcock, who won olympic gold for great britain in the cross-country mountain biking in 2020, is among the hopefuls.

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The 2022 Tour of Britain kicks off on Sunday, with riders racing from Aberdeen to the Isle of Wight over eight gruelling days.

Tom Pidcock, who won Olympic gold for Great Britain in the cross-country mountain biking in 2020, is among the hopefuls. He will be riding for Ineos Grenadiers.

Among those challenging him are Israel-Premier Tech’s Dylan Teuns, a fierce Belgian rider making his debut for his new team, and Austrian national champion Felix Großschartner, representing Bora–Hansgrohe.

Here is the full route and schedule for the race.

When is the 2022 Tour of Britain?

The Tour of Britain takes place over eight days, with one stage per day.

The first stage starts from Aberdeen on Sunday 4 September . The final stage will be on the Isle of Wight – a Tour of Britain first – on Sunday 11 September .

The tour will be televised live in full on ITV4. Here are the timings you need:

  • Stage one, Sunday 4th September – 10.45am to 4pm, highlights at 8pm
  • Stage two, Monday 5th September – 10.45am to 3.45pm, highlights at 10pm
  • Stage three, Tuesday 6th September – 11am to 3.45pm, highlights at 10pm
  • Stage four, Wednesday 7th September – 11.15am to 3.45pm, highlights at 8pm
  • Stage five, Thursday 8th September – 10.30am to 3.45pm, highlights at 9pm
  • Stage six, Friday 9th September – 10.45am to 3.45pm, highlights at 8pm
  • Stage seven, Saturday 10th September – 10.45am to 3.45pm, highlights at 8pm
  • Stage eight, Sunday 11th September – 10.45am to 3.45pm, highlights at 8pm

What is the full route?

Stage one – Aberdeen to Glenshee Ski Centre (181.3km)

Route description: Not only will this stage feature an entirely new route compared to last year’s finale in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire, it will also include the first ever opening day summit finish in modern race history. The Old Military Road climb from Auchallater to Glenshee Ski Centre measures 9.1km long, with the final five kilometres averaging a gradient of 4.8 per cent.

Stage two – Hawick to Duns (175.2km)

Route description: Hawick, famous for its knitwear and the first whisky distillery to open in the region since 1837, will be the starting point of stage two. The race’s ninth visit to the Borders will feature a mix of roads old and new to the event, before a first-ever finish in Duns. The stage winner will be crowned in the shadow of the Jim Clark Motorsport Museum, which celebrates the two-time Formula 1 world champion who lived nearby.

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Stage three – Durham to Sunderland (163.6km)

Route description: History will be made when riders roll out in the shadow of the city’s famous cathedral: Durham has never previously hosted a stage start or finish in a professional edition of the Tour of Britain. Stage three’s route will initially head west, taking the peloton through the North Pennines AONB, before heading back through County Durham and into Sunderland. The route will weave past some of the city’s beautiful green spaces and through communities on its approach to the finish line outside of Sunderland’s new City Hall, which forms part of a £500m development in the city.

Stage four – Redcar to Duncombe Park, Helmsley (149.5km)

Route description: The start will be the first time the borough of Redcar and Cleveland has hosted the Tour of Britain, while the finish marks the race’s return to North Yorkshire in 13 years. Popular seaside towns such as Saltburn-by-the-Sea and Whitby will be raced through before the route heads into the North York Moors National Park. The unforgiving final 30km of this 149.5km stage feature the climbs of Carlton Bank (2km long, 9.8 per cent average gradient) and Newgate Bank (2km long, 6 per cent average gradient) before descending into the finish at Duncombe Park, one of Yorkshire’s finest historic houses and estates.

Teams taking part Bardiani CSF Faizanè Bingoal Pauwels Sauces WB BORA-Hansgrohe  Cara Rural – Seguros RGA Global 6 Cycling  Great Britain Cycling Team  Human Powered Health  Ineos Grenadiers Israel-Premier Tech  Movistar Team  Ribble Weldtite Pro Cycling  Saint Piran  Sport Vlaanderen-Baloise  Team DSM Team Qhubeka  Trinity Racing  Uno-X Pro Cycling Team  Wiv SunGod

Stage five – West Bridgford to Mansfield (186.8km)

Route description: Stage five will start and finish in the same places – West Bridgford and Mansfield – as it did four years ago, albeit with a different route that takes in Cotgrave, Gedling, Southwell, Retford and Worksop. Riders will then head into Mansfield via Clumber Park and Sherwood Forest. This will be the only stage of the 2022 Tour with less than 2,000m of climbing.

Stage six – Tewkesbury to Gloucester (170.9km)

Route description: With the start and finish locations separated by a little over 10 miles, fans will easily be able to attend both on race day, which will further add to the atmosphere at this free-to-watch sporting spectacle. Stage six’s route will head into the Cotswolds before approaching the finish by the historic Gloucester Docks via South Gloucestershire.

Stage seven – West Bay to Ferndown (175.9km)

Route description: Dorset’s natural beauty – including the Jurassic Coast Unesco World Heritage Site that runs through the county – will be showcased to the world as riders travel from West Bay, known for its striking golden cliffs, to Ferndown on Saturday 10 September. Stage seven will run parallel with the West Dorset Heritage coast before passing through Dorchester, West Lulworth and Corfe Castle. The route heads inland towards Wareham, Milton Abbas and Wimborne Minster and loops round into the heart of Ferndown town centre.

Stage eight – Ryde to The Needles, Isle of Wight (148.9km)

Route description: Stage eight promises unforgettable for riders and fans alike, owing to the spectacular 148.9km route from Ryde to The Needles. Not only will the route showcase the island to a worldwide TV audience – its county town of Newport, as well as the popular tourist locations of Cowes, Sandown, Shanklin, Totland, Ventnor and Yarmouth all feature – fans will be able to catch the race in multiple locations owing to the way it loops around the Isle. The final 20km will take the peloton along the stunning Military Road, which offers breathtaking panoramic views out across the English Channel, towards The Needles Landmark Attraction. This year’s race culminates with a 2km climb up to Tennyson Down, the final 400m of which average a gradient of 9.6 per cent, making it the toughest ending to any Tour of Britain in modern history.

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Walk in the footsteps of so many before you when visiting prehistoric Stonehenge. This mysterious rock formation dates back to the Stone Age and remains one of the world’s most famous sites. Standing in the middle of the most dense complex of Neolithic and Bronze Age monuments in England, Stonehenge is perhaps the most important prehistoric monument in England. The experience of seeing this timeless monument is not to be missed – it will surely be a highlight of your visit.

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This large, deep freshwater loch in the Scottish Highlands extends approximately 23 miles southwest of the city of Inverness. Loch Ness is best known for the alleged sightings of the Loch Ness monster. While Loch Ness is not the largest Scottish loch by surface area, it is the largest by volume, with its deepest point at 755 feet. Along the shore, you will find the ruins of Urquhart Castle. This once mighty site rests on the headwaters of Loch Ness and dates back as far as the 13th century.

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Uncover new and exciting adventures in England by taking part in our small group tours. Go sightseeing at your own pace surrounded by travellers like you. Provided by top tour operators & travel companies, our small group tours in England will offer you the perfect balance between spending time on your own and group activities. View all small group tours .

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5-Day Devon & Cornwall Small Group from London Tour

  • In-depth Cultural
  • Christmas & New Year

5-Day Devon & Cornwall Small Group from London

We had terrific time on our Cornwall and Devon tour. With Nick as our driver. He was knowledgeable, chatty attentive to his groups needs and a all round nice chap We would highly recommend

3-Day Stonehenge, Glastonbury, Bath & the South West Coast Small-Group Tour from London Tour

  • Coach / Bus

3-Day Stonehenge, Glastonbury, Bath & the South West Coast Small-Group Tour from London

We had a small group of 8 which made plenty of room and seating options on the bus. We were late getting away because two were stuck in traffic and two were making their way from the airport and unfortunately it put us against the clock the entire first day. Every stop was hurried, so I know I have to return to be able to spend proper time in some of the stops along the way, but it was a wonderful tapas tour with sampling’s of all the culture and sites along the way. Wit a small group, we were also able to make good friends and share meals together as well as interact with the tour driver, Helen. The countryside is heaven, lush greens and flowers in bloom. Dartmoor ponies everywhere, fat sheep, and shaggy cows along the way. Not enough time to scale Glastonbury Tor or make your way to the bottom of Durdle Door, but lots of picture sites and things to experience, plus a little bit of hiking if chosen. Stonehenge is worth the 24

Walk Hadrian\'s Wall Highlights Tour

  • Hiking & Trekking

Walk Hadrian's Wall Highlights

Contrasts of Norfolk Cycling Tour

Contrasts of Norfolk Cycling

Highlights of South-West England Tour

Highlights of South-West England

Cornwall tour starting in London. Tour

Cornwall tour starting in London.

Literary Walking in the Lake District Tour

Literary Walking in the Lake District

A delightful trip through the southern Lake District. There were some hiccups in transportation scheduling and communication between the tour operators, so beware of that on self-guided tours. But the accommodations were nice and the rest of trip was fantastic.

Taste of England Tour

Taste of England

Independent London City Stay Tour

Independent London City Stay

Cotswolds Walking Tour Tour

  • Active Adventure

Cotswolds Walking Tour

What a wonderful experience we have had on our “Cotswolds, Castles & Cottages” Tour. Our visit to Sudeley Castle was delightful, Hailes Abbey and it’s historical story was made most interesting by having the portable audio commentary provided by English Heritage, and Chedworth Roman Villa is fascinating to visit. To be in the English Cotswolds countryside is an opportunity which we have been so lucky to have had. It was a delight to walk amongst all these ancient thatched cottages. As our Tour Leader had already told us, the Cotswold Cottages are beautifully preserved and it has been awesome to be able to enjoy being amongst them with their magnificent English gardens full of the perfume of their beautiful Roses and their unbelievable colours, and together with all the awesome varieties of English flowers in these gardens, was admired by us all our cameras have recorded amazing memories.

Lake District & Yorkshire Dales Walking & Hiking Tour. Tour

Lake District & Yorkshire Dales Walking & Hiking Tour.

Royal Indulgence | London, England Tour

Royal Indulgence | London, England

Bath, Devon & Cornwall Small Group Rail Tour Tour

Bath, Devon & Cornwall Small Group Rail Tour

Such a lovely part of Britain (Bath, Devon and Cornwall), the accommodations were wonderful, and tour leader (Barry) was knowledgeable, entertaining and made everything go smoothly.

Trans Wales Trail Run Tour

Trans Wales Trail Run

Pedalling the Peak District Tour

Pedalling the Peak District

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We had a wonderful time! Our tour guide, Kate, was knowledgeable and accommodating for all of our interests and needs. I would highly recommend this trip.
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