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Tour of Britain

On Friday 8 September 2023 Harlow will host  stage 6 of the Tour of Britain  - the UK’s leading cycle race.

The race will start in Southend-on-Sea and arrive in Harlow at around 3.15pm via Water Lane. The race will finish at around 3.30pm along Third Avenue. Times are subject to change.

You can find the stage map and expected timetable on the Tour of Britain website.

On the day, there will need to be temporary road closures in operation along the route.

Most of these closures will be rolling road closures. This means as soon as the bikes in the race have passed, the roads will reopen.

There will be 2 roads as part of the finish route closed for long periods - part of Abercrombie Way and part of Third Avenue, but these will not close access to any residential areas.

The entrances to Northbrooks and Three Horseshoes Road from Third Avenue will also be closed with diversions and local access only signage in place. This will allow access for residents in those areas and to stop vehicles using residential areas as cut throughs.

All closures are likely to delay your journey or affect the route that you would normally make. Instead of driving, please consider cycling or walking if this is possible.

Full list of road closures

The Tour of Britain road closures are (all times listed are approximate and subject to change):

• Abercrombie Way (between Third Avenue and Pyenest Road) will be closed from 5am to 7pm
• A1025 Third Avenue (between Haydens Road and Katherines Way roundabout) will be closed from 5am to 7pm
• B1133 Water Lane will have a rolling road closure starting around 3.15pm
• Katherine’s Way will have a rolling road closure starting around 3.15pm

For more information, you can view the:

• map of the stage 6 road closures  (pdf)
• stage 6 Harlow site map (pdf)
• expected timetable of stage 6
• information on how road closures work

We hope that lots of people will come along to experience this event and line the roads to cheer on the cyclists as they come through the town. 

You can find all the latest information on the event on the  Tour of Britain website .

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Tour of Britain 2023

A strong start list heads to a sprint-friendly edition of Great Britain's biggest men's cycling race

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Tour of Britain

• Dates 3 Sept - 10 Sept
• Race Length 1,264 kms
• Race Category Elite Men

Updated: September 1, 2023

Tour of Britain 2023 overview

The Tour of Britain is an eight-day race that offers up a gentler alternative to the Vuelta a España taking place on the continent. Taking place across England and Wales from September 3-10, this year's edition has a sprinter-friendly route that's rounded out with a mouthwatering Queen stage in South Wales.

The stage race's varied terrain typically favours the puncheurs of the peloton, with Julian Alaphilippe (Soudal-Quick Step), Mathieu van der Poel (Alpecin-Deceuninck) and Wout van Aert (Jumbo-Visma) all getting their hands on the overall title since 2018.

The latter of those stars returns to the race this year, alongside another highly talented multi-disciplinarian in Tom Pidcock (Ineos Grenadiers). Also on the startlist is his Spanish teammate Carlos Rodríguez and Irishman Sam Bennett (Bora-Hansgrohe).

Tour of Britain 2023 key information

Dates: September 3-10, 2023

Country: Great Britain

Category: 2.Pro

Editions: 18 (as of 2022)

First winner: Mauricio Ardila

Most recent winner: Gonzalo Serrano

Tour of Britain 2023 route

This year's Tour of Britain route is relatively sprinter-friendly, owing to the terrain in Britain, but it heads to Wales for a decisive final day which ramps up the climbing.

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Stage 1: Altrincham → Manchester (163.6km)

Stage 2: Wrexham → Wrexham (109.9km)

Stage 3: Goole → Beverley (154.7km)

Stage 4: Sherwood Forest → Newark-on-Trent (166.6km)

Stage 5: Felixstowe → Felixstowe (192.4km)

Stage 6: Southend-on-Sea → Harlow (146.2km)

Stage 7: Tewkesbury → Gloucester (170.9km)

Stage 8: Margam Country Park → Caerphilly (166.8km)

Tour of Britain 2023 contenders

The combination of many sprinter-friendly stages and a testing Queen stage on the final day of this year's Tour of Britain mean a whole host of riders could find success in England and Wales.

Overall winner in 2021, Wout van Aert ( Jumbo-Visma ) returns to the race as a hot favourite alongside Tom Pidcock ( Ineos Grenadiers ). Both riders could threaten on just about any of the parcours.

Several fastmen will be hoping to scoop up stage victories with Olav Kooij (Jumbo-Visma) and Ethan Vernon (Great Britain) arriving at the race on the back of promising seasons, whilst an out-of-form Sam Bennett ( Bora-Hansgrohe ) will hope to challenge too.

Stage 8 includes four category one climbs and will likely decide the overall. Expect the likes of Carlos Rodríguez (Ineos Grenadiers) Tobias Halland Johannessen ( Uno-X Pro Cycling ), Mark Donovan ( Q36.5 Pro Cycling ), Stephen Williams (Great Britain) and Carlos Verona ( Movistar ) to come to the fore alongside Pidcock and van Aert.

Tour of Britain 2023 teams

There are five WorldTour teams at this year's edition, with a further six ProTour teams included in the 16-team startlist.

• Ineos Grenadiers
• BORA-hansgrohe
• Jumbo-Visma
• Team dsm - firmenich
• Bolton Equities Black Spoke
• Equipe Kern Pharma
• Q36.5 Pro Cycling Team
• Team Flanders - Baloise
• Uno-X Pro Cycling Team
• Global 6 Cycling
• Saint Piran
• TDT-Unibet Cycling Team
• Trinity Racing
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What happened in the Tour of Britain 2022?

The 2022 Tour of Britain was cut short following stage 5 due to the death of Queen Elizabeth II.

Movistar's Gonzalo Serrano was crowned the overall winner ahead of Ineos Grenadiers' Tom Pidcock. The pair matched either other blow-for-blow during the five days of racing that did take place but the Spaniard decisively edged out Pidcock to win stage 4 in Duncombe Park, Helmsley, meaning he was ahead by three bonus seconds when the race was curtailed.

Tour of Britain history

The Tour of Britain has established itself as the leading men’s stage race in Great Britain. The race is now in its 19th year and regularly attracts a mix of WorldTour teams and UK-based squads. The race is often used as a stepping stone and preparation event ahead of the UCI Road World Championships but that element has been taken away by the decision to host the Worlds earlier in the 2023 season. That said, the Tour of Britain is still expected to produce exciting racing between some of the best riders in the world.

In 2022   Gonzalo Serrano (Movistar Team) came out on top to win the overall ahead of the Ineos Grenadiers pairing of Tom Pidcock and Omar Fraile. Other former winners include Wout van Aert, Mathieu van der Poel, Julian Alaphilippe and former Tour de France winner, Bradley Wiggins. Sprinter Mark Cavendish currently holds the record for the most Tour of Britain stage wins with 10 victories spanning his long and decorated career.

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Tour of Britain 2023: The Route

The Tour of Britain opens on a 163.6 kilometres route from Altrincham to the finish on Deansgate in Manchester city centre. No time to dillydally, as the 1st stage includes almost 2,000 metres of climbing.

The 2nd stage is definitely sprinters material. Merely 109.9 kilometres long and the elevation gain does not exceed 800 metres. Both start and finish are in Wrexham.

Stage 3 is even flatter, as it’s 45 kilometres longer and there’s less climbing to do. The start is in Goole and the finish in Beverley.

The 4th stage sets off from the Sherwood Forest visitor centre near Edwinstowe to arrive 166.6 kilometres later in Newark-on-Trent, where Fernando Gaviria sprinted to victory six years ago. The route takes in an altitude gain of almost 1,000 metres.

The 5th stage comprises a loop north of start and finish venue Felixstowe. At 192.4 kilometres it’s the longest race of the entire Tour of Britain, while the elevation gain does not exceed 1,000 metes.

At 146.2 kilometres, the 6th stage of the Tour Britain travels on flat to rolling terrain from Southend-on-Sea to Harlow. Again, a bunch sprint is the most likely outcome.

The GC action is, with two hilly endeavours in a row, saved for the final weekend. Adding up to 170.9 kilometres, the 7th stage goes from Tewkesbury to Gloucester. The riders are to conquer 1,841 vertical metres.

The final stage of the Tour of Britain is a lumpy test of 166.8 kilometres with an elevation gain of 2,500 metres. The last 15 kilometres feature a double ascent of Caerphilly Mountain – 1.7 kilometres at 8.3% – before the finale is a flying descent into Caerphilly.

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Tour of Britain set to begin on its journey to Harlow

Sport / Sun 3rd Sep 2023 at 08:04am

SUNDAY will see the much-anticipated return of the Tour of Britain, the UK’s leading cycle race, a year on from being curtailed after five stages.

Greater Manchester will host the Grand Départ, starting eight days of racing that will cover over 1,200 kilometres around the country. The race is expected to attract a roadside crowd of over one million spectators, and contribute over £20m of net economic benefit.

Two former champions – Wout van Aert (Jumbo – Visma) and Gonzalo Serrano (Movistar Team) – are among those competing.

This year marks van Aert’s return to the race two years on from his dominant debut outing. The Belgian won four stages en route to claiming the overall victory, but will co-lead Jumbo – Visma this team around alongside Dutchman Olav Kooij.

“it’s the ideal scenario but it’s not up to me if I win four stages, I think we will see. There’s a lot of bunch sprints in this year’s course, with Olav  [Kooij]  we really aim to go for the sprints and that’s how we want to start the week, at the end of the week we have two hard stages and we will see if it’s possible to go for GC again,” said van Aert.

“I think the last two are hard stages and especially the last one with the steep climbs so close to the finish I think this will be really decisive and of course the stage where I really look forward to the most. I just want to enjoy racing again and win as a team, I think we have someone here to go for every stage and hopefully win as many as possible.”

Spanish rider Serrano will seek to become the first rider to win back-to-back titles, having been crowned last year’s winner by virtue of leading the race when it was cancelled following the death of Queen Elizabeth II.

Home interest comes in the form of Tom Pidcock, the British Olympic and world champion, who finished second overall in 2022. He leads a strong INEOS Grenadiers team that also features Tour de France stage winner Carlos Rodriguez.

Returning stage winners include Welshman Luke Rowe (INEOS Grenadiers), Colombian sprinter Fernando Gaviria (Movistar Team), and Irishman Sam Bennett (BORA – hansgrohe), who won the last time the race visited Caerphilly, where this year’s champion will be crowned.

“It’s true: without that stage victory, I wouldn’t be here today,”  said Bennett.  “If I hadn’t taken that win in Caerphilly, I would have gone back to university in Ireland. Instead, the win opened the door to the professional peloton for me.”

The Tour of Britain 2023 covers eight stages and over 1,200 kilometres of racing around the country. Following the Greater Manchester Grand Départ, the race will visit North Wales, East Yorkshire, Nottinghamshire, Suffolk, Essex, Gloucestershire, and South Wales.

ITV4 will show all eight stages live and in full, with international coverage available in over 150 countries thanks to Eurosport and GCN+.

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Tour of Britain Race Route 2023

Tour of Britain fans wanting to test themselves on this year’s race route can now see how they compare to the world’s best riders. In this Collection, you'll find the routes for each of the eight stages of the 2023 Tour: Stage 1: Altrincham to Manchester Stage 2: Wrexham circular Stage 3: Goole to Beverley Stage 4: Sherwood Forest to Newark-on-Trent Stage 5: Felixstowe circular Stage 6: Southend-on-Sea to Harlow Stage 7: Tewkesbury to Gloucester Stage 8: Margam Country Park to Caerphilly Please note that as these are the official race routes, there are some sections that are routed onto one-way streets or busy roads (which will be closed to traffic while each stage is raced), so you'll want to adapt these before riding yourself. Coming to spectate? Join us by the side of the road from Sunday 3 to Sunday 10 September. Alternatively, watch the race televised live on ITV4 in the UK and around the world by Eurosport and the Global Cycling Network (GCN). If you tackle any part of this year’s route, please let us know how you got on: tag us in your ride on komoot and post on X, Facebook, or Instagram.

Stage 1: Altrincham to Manchester — Tour of Britain 2023

The Grand Départ of the Tour of Britain Grand is being held in Greater Manchester in 2023, just as it was for the very first edition of the modern incarnation of the race some 19 years ago.

Stage 2: Wrexham circular — Tour of Britain 2023

Take on a circular route from Wrexham to ride stage two of the Tour of Britain, one of two stages that start and finish in the same place. The North Wales city of Wrexham is host to the Tour for the first time in eight years.

Head over into England into Cheshire on the clockwise loop, then crossing back … read more

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Stage 3: Goole to Beverley — Tour of Britain 2023

Stage three sees the East Riding of Yorkshire feature in the Tour of Britain for the first time, and will surely be one for the sprinters.

The port town of Goole is the scene for the start of the stage, before roads lead the peloton north through Howden, Market Weighton and Driffield.

The classic British … read more

Stage 4: Sherwood Forest to Newark-on-Trent — Tour of Britain 2023

Another opportunity for the peloton's sprinters, the Tour returns to Nottinghamshire for the fourth time in seven years. While this may be the third longest stage of the 2023 Tour of Britain, with only 1,200 metres of climbing, it's a certainly not a hilly one.

The beautiful National Trust sites of Clumber … read more

Stage 5: Felixstowe circular — Tour of Britain 2023

Borrowing a finish parcours from the 2021 Women's Tour, stage 5 is the longest stage of the 2023 Tour of Britain, and its first visit to the county of Suffolk since 2017.

The circular route starts and finishes in one of Suffolk’s most recognisable seaside towns, Felixstowe, and heads out on a tour of … read more

Stage 6: Southend-on-Sea to Harlow — Tour of Britain 2023

Taking in a loop of rural Essex, the second day in the East of England links Southend-on-Sea with Harlow for the sixth stage.

Starting besides the town's historic, record breaking pier, the first part of the stage links towns of Rochford, South Woodham Ferrers, and Burnham-on-Crouch, so there's plenty … read more

Stage 7: Tewkesbury to Gloucester — Tour of Britain 2023

Take in some Cotswold classics on this tour of Gloucestershire for the Tour of Britain's seventh stage.

This route remains unchanged from the one planned for last year, which cancelled before it was raced.

While the course is hilly throughout, there are some serious climbs in the final 30 kilometres. Crawley … read more

Stage 8: Margam Country Park to Caerphilly — Tour of Britain 2023

The final stage of the 2023 Tour of Britain is also set to be the toughest in Tour history, with popular local Welsh climbs including the Bwlch, Rhigos, Bryn Du and Blaenllechau, all before tackling the Caerphilly Mountain climb; not just once but twice.

From Margam Country Park, the route heads out to … read more

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• Duration 57:20 h
• Elevation 34,325 ft

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How it unfolded

Wout Van Aert (Jumbo-Visma) secured overall victory at the Tour of Britain with a calculated and hugely impressive ride on the final hilly stage in south Wales.

The Belgian was attacked and isolated but kept his cool, chased hard, controlled his closest rivals and did enough to win the red, white and blue jersey.

Spain’s Carlos Rodriguez (Ineos Grenadiers) stayed away to win the stage after making a 50km attack, but he started the day 39 seconds down on Van Aert.

Van Aert led home the chasers and finished just 11 seconds behind him to win the Tour of Britain by just three seconds ahead of Tobias Halland Johannessen (Uno-X), with Damien Howson (Q36.5) finishing third on the stage and overall, also at three seconds.

The USA’s Magnus Sheffield (Ineos Grenadiers) was fourth overall, also at three seconds and stage placings.

“I have to thank the team for this win,” Van Aert said. “When Rodriguez attacked with 50km to go, I didn’t think I could win the GC, but then my teammates came back up to me and made all the difference.

“We knew the guys away were climbers, and they would suffer on the flat roads to the finish, then I had to believe that I could give it everything twice on the climb. I did, and it worked out.”

After a week of sprint finishes, the Tour of Britain headed to south Wales for the final stage and hilly showdown in the valleys near Caerphilly.

The two climbs of Caerphilly Mountain came late in the stage, but the attacks came early in the valleys, with Oliver Wood (Great Britain), Max Walker (Trinity Racing), Casper Van Uden (Team DSM-firmenich), Abram Stockman (TDT-Unibet), James Fouche (Bolton Equities Black Spoke) and Johan Meens (Bingoal WB).

They opened a gap of 1:30 in the rain, with Jumbo-Visma and then Movistar leading the chase on the flat opening 70km.

A major non-race vehicle incident before the first classified climb meant the race was stopped after 83 km and then diverted via a different route. The riders covered a longer loop in the next valley with a police escort before they returned to the stage route.

After a short pause, the six-rider breakaway was allowed to rebuild their three-minute advantage. However, the delay disrupted the attack and fired up the peloton, with the gap falling quickly to 1:20 on the Rhigos climb as the valley roads began to hurt.

With 55km to go, local resident Luke Rowe upped the pace, and Ineos Grenadiers lined out the peloton as they rode at speed between parked cars. The finale of the race started early.

When the steep Bryn Du climb began, Max Walker was the first to attack, splitting the breakaway. However, the peloton came up quickly as the GC battle exploded. Van Aert was there but was alone, and so Carlos Rodriguez (Ineos Grenadiers) and Stevie Williams (Great Britain) attacked together over the top of the climb.

They had a gap of 20 seconds as Van Aert was forced to wait for other riders and precious teammates.

Rodriguez and Williams were initially uncertain if they should ride together. The Spaniard started the stage 36 seconds down on the Welshman and would have to distance him massively to win the overall classification of the Tour of Britain. Their tactics didn’t tally as Williams appeared to struggle on the climb, but they pressed on.

The two extended their lead to over a minute on the road towards Caerphilly, but the peloton never gave up the chase as the strongest and GC contenders finally emerged. Jumbo-Visma and then Q36.5 did a lot of the chasing.

As the riders passed through the finish before the two climbs of Caerphilly Mountain, Rodriguez and Williams led by just 15 seconds.

Caerphilly Mountain is only 1.7km long but climbs at 8.5%. That and the earlier effort cracked Williams, and he was dropped, but Rodriguez pushed on in pursuit of at least a stage victory. Behind, Magnus Sheffield sat on Van Aert’s wheel in defence of his teammate's attack, but the Belgian seemed determined to give his all to defend his overall race lead.

Rodriguez heard the bell ring out with seven kilometres to go, his lead at only 20 seconds. His chances of overall victory were fading, but he could perhaps still win the stage, and so he fought on, reminding everyone of the determination and talent he showed when he won stage 14 at the Tour de France to Morzine in the Alps.

Van Aert chased on the front, aware that he had a 39-second advantage on Rodriguez but that other riders could attack him.

He carefully paced his effort on the climb, going deep to dissuade attacks, and then other riders helped with the chase of Rodriguez as the battle for the podium places began.

Rodriguez stayed clear to win the stage, but the chasers were just behind him, with Van Aert winning the sprint for second to seal a calculated but well-deserved overall victory.

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Tour of Britain 2023: All the road closures along the East Riding stage

Stage three of the of the Tour of Britain 2023 is set start in Goole tomorrow morning, the peloton will head to Howden, Market Weighton, and Driffield. Riders will then get a taste of British seaside life when they race through Bridlington and Hornsea before heading for the finish near Beverley Racecourse at about 3.30pm.

There will be road closures that will be in place before, during and after the race.

To keep disruption to a minimum, most road closures will be on rolling basis, only staying in place for as long as they need to as the peloton makes its way along the route.

Signs have been erected along the route to advise road users that some delays should be expected, with approximate times.

There will be fixed closures at the start in Goole and the finish in Beverley, with some in place from the evening of Monday, 4 September, so the start events can be set up.

Goole’s Estcourt Street Car Park will become the buzzing hub for the cycle teams, which means the car park, as well as Estcourt Street and Stanley Street, will close to vehicles from the Monday evening until the Tuesday evening.

To make up for the loss of parking, the one-hour parking limit will be lifted on Carlisle Steet.

Councillor Anne Handley, leader of the council, said: “We are all so excited to be hosting an entire stage of the Tour of Britain here in the East Riding.

“To make this huge event happen, and to keep riders safe, there will be some road closures in place.

“We know this may cause some disruption, which is why we are letting everyone know early so they can plan.

“This is a huge event for the East Riding, and we want everyone across the county to embrace it and join us in making it an unforgettable one.”

Below are the road closures in full, with estimated times the rolling closures will arrive at some towns and villages. For more detailed timings, visit  tourofbritain.co.uk/stage-three-timetable

Fixed closures

Race start (goole).

From 6pm on Monday, 4 September, to 6pm on Tuesday, 5 September:

• Estcourt Street/Stanley Street and car parking area, entire length of both and full car parking area
• Estcourt Terrace, from its junction with Stanley Street to Clock Tower Roundabout
• Carlisle Street, from Victoria Street to Clock Tower Roundabout
• Clock Tower Roundabout, entire length except for one lane through its southern end, between Stanhope Street and North Street
• Boothferry Road, between Clock Tower Roundabout and Vermuyden Way

Race end (Beverley)

Tuesday, 5 September:

• York Road, from Newbald Road to Killingwoldgraves Roundabout, from 5am-7pm
• Newbald Road, from York Road to Killingwoldgraves Lane, from 5am-7pm
• Molescroft Road, from Molescroft Park to New Walk, from 1pm for the duration of the events.
• New Walk, fixed closure from 1pm for the duration of the events.
• North Bar Without, fixed closure from 1pm-7pm
• York Road, from North Bar Without to Newbald Road, from 1pm-7pm

Rolling Road closures across the East Riding

Goole  (11:30am)

• Mariners Street
• Coronation Street
• Lower Bridge Street
• Bridge Street
• Normandy Way
• Andersen Road
• Rawcliffe Road, from Andersen Road to Airmyn Road
• Airmyn Road
• Boothferry Road (including Boothferry Roundabout)
• Knedlington Road

Howden  (11:48am)

• Barnhill Lane
• Northolmby Street
• Bridgegate, from Northolmby Street to Station Road.
• Hull Road (including Hull Road Roundabout)
• Thorpe Road

Eastrington

Spaldington

• Holme Road, Between Holme Road, Eastrington and the junction with Spaldington Road
• Spaldington Water Tower Layby
• Spaldington Road
• Wood Lane, between Spaldington Road and Street Lane.
• Street Lane
• Highfield Road, between Street Lane and Main Road, Harlthorpe

Foggathorpe

• Road from Foss Dyke to Major Bridge

Holme-on-Spalding Moor  (12:23pm)

• High Street
• Market Weighton Road (including Gallymore Roundabout)
• Holme Road (including Holme Road Roundabout)

Market Weighton  (12:36pm)

• Market Place, Between junctions with Holme Road and Londesborough Road
• Londesborough Road (including Londesborough Roundabout)

Londesborough

• Kiplingcotes Road

Middleton on the Wolds  (12:52pm)

• Market Weighton Road
• Front Street
• Station Road

North Dalton

• Middleton Road
• Main Street
• Driffield Road, Bainton (including Bainton Roundabout)
• Kirkburn Road
• Eastburn Road (including Kellythorpe Roundabout)

Kelleythorpe

• Driffield Road (including Driffield Road Roundabout)

Driffield  (1:14pm)

• Beverley Road
• Middle Street South
• Market Place
• Middle Street North
• North Street, from Eastgate North to Middle Street North
• Windmill Hill
• Scarborough Road (including Driffield Road Roundabout), from Northfield Road to Scarborough Road Roundabout
• Scarborough Road

Langtoft  (1.32pm)

• Driffield Road
• Scarborough Road, (including Octon Roundabout)
• High Street, Kilham

Rudston  (1:44pm)

• Boynton Road
• Bridlington Road

Bridlington  (1:59pm)

• Easton Road
• Well Lane Bypass (including Scarborough Road Roundabout)
• Scarborough Road South
• Street John Street
• Quay Road (including Quay Road Roundabout), from Brett Street to Quay Road Roundabout
• Station Avenue, from Quay Road Roundabout to Midway Avenue
• Hilderthorpe Road
• South Cliff Road
• South Marine Drive
• Kingston Road
• Kingsgate (inc. Kingsgate Roundabout and Wilsthorpe Roundabout), from Kingston Road to Moor Lane

Fraisthorpe

• New Cut, from Bridlington Road to Allison Lane
• Allison Lane
• Skipsea Lane

Skipsea  (2:20pm)

• Hornsea Road
• Skipsea Road

Hornsea  (2:32pm)

• Atwick Road
• Bull Ring Roundabout
• Southgate Roundabout
• Rolston Road Roundabout
• Rolston Road
• Main Road, Cowden
• Hornsea Road, from where it meets/becomes Main Road, Cowden, to Withernwick Road
• Withernwick Road

Withernwick

• Aldbrough Road
• Withernwick Road,
• Sigglesthorne Road, from Skirlaugh Road/Withernwick Road to Rise Lane

Long Riston

• Rise Lane, from where it meets/becomes Rise Lane, Rise, to its junction with Main Street
• Main Street, from Rise Lane to where it meets/becomes Dancing Lane
• Dancing Lane
• White Cross Road, from Dancing Lane to White Cross Roundabout, Leven
• White Cross Roundabout
• Main Road (A1035)
• Road from Holderness Drain to Routh (A1035)

Tickton  (3:12pm)

• Tickton Bypass (A1035)
• Hull Bridge Road (A1035)

Beverley  (3:17pm)

• Hull Bridge Road (A1035) (including Swinemoor Roundabout.)
• Grange Way (A1035) (including Driffield Road Roundabout.)
• Driffield Road (including Molescroft Roundabout.)
• Molescroft Road, from its junction with Molescroft Roundabout to its junction with Molescroft Park

 For more information about the Tour of Britain, visit:

• East Riding of Yorkshire Council’s Tour of Britain page
• Tour of Britain website
• Tour of Britain on  Twitter ,  Facebook  and  Instagram  

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Tour Of Britain Women 'will cement city's commitment to cycling'

H osting the Tour Of Britain Women's finale will cement Manchester's place as a home of cycling, the man in charge of getting the city moving has said.

The city and wider Greater Manchester region will host the final leg of the race in June, following three stages in North Wales and Warrington, Cheshire.

Manchester became European Capital of Cycling in January, a moniker that it hopes will encourage people to use bicycles more.

Manchester Active's chief executive Eamonn O'Rourke said the city was "delighted" to host the "prestigious event".

The Women's Tour was cancelled in 2023 after organisers failed to find the funding required for the race.

On Monday, British Cycling announced a four-stage race would return between 6 and 9 June .

It will see the world's top female riders race from the heart of Powys to the seaside town of Llandudno, around Wrexham and the Clwydian Range and through Warrington, before finishing with a ride from Manchester to Leigh.

Mr O’Rourke said Manchester was "delighted" to be hosting the race in the year it became "the very first European Capital of Cycling".

“Hosting such a prestigious event cements Manchester’s commitment to supporting women’s sport at all levels, and our dedication to encourage more women and girls to participate in sport and physical activity," he said.

He added that the city was also "thrilled that the route will commence from the National Cycling Centre, our world-famous ‘medal factory’ and home of British Cycling".

Warrington Borough Council's chief executive Prof Steven Broomhead said it was "great news" that the town was hosting "the pinnacle of the sport again", after hosting a stage finish in the men's race in 2011.

“We’re pleased to be playing our part in celebrating some of the world’s greatest cyclists, bringing elite sport back to Warrington once again," he added.

"It will be a fantastic showcase that will equally generate societal, health and wellbeing benefits.”

• Deignan grateful as Women’s Tour back ‘against odds’
• 'Race against clock' to hold shortened Women's Tour

Related internet links

• British Cycling
• Manchester Active
• Warrington Borough Council

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The 5 best sightseeing tours of buckingham palace.

See one of Britain's top attractions on a walking, biking, bus or private taxi tour.

The Best Tours of Buckingham Palace

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A tour of Buckingham Palace is a must-do on your next London vacation.

On a visit to London , some of the top attractions are linked to the royal family. But nothing is quite as iconic as a visit to the one of the three official residences of the monarchy – Buckingham Palace . While it's only open to the public on select dates, you can relish in its beauty from the regal gates, snap a selfie and catch a Changing the Guard ceremony.

How to Tour Buckingham Palace

For about 10 weeks every summer (select dates from July 11 to Sept. 29, 2024), Buckingham Palace opens its elaborate gates, welcoming visitors to explore its lavish State Rooms, grounds and Royal Collection artworks. The Royal Mews is also open to visitors from March to October, showcasing the Royal Family's real working stables and ornate, historic carriages – including the Gold State Coach used for Queen Elizabeth II's Platinum Coronation in 2022.

The Best Sightseeing Tours of Buckingham Palace

If you aren't here at the right time, fear not; this extravagant, 18th-century royal residence is just as impressive from the outside, making it worth a visit any time of year. Come on a Monday, Wednesday, Friday or Sunday morning to see the Changing the Guard ceremony – when the red-and-black-clad Royal Guard marches toward the palace, accompanied by striking military music – and see a tradition that's been running for more than 300 years. Combine it with explorations in the surrounding area of Westminster to see London at its most quintessential.

You can explore all of this independently, of course – but if you're looking to dig a little deeper, hear about the king's coronation and uncover local secrets, consider a guided London tour . Insider experts can point out the best photo spots, take you to the must-see sights and show you the ins and outs of the area while sharing  knowledge of the country's royal history along the way.

There are tons of options out there, so where do you start? Based on local knowledge and traveler review sites, here are some of the most highly rated tours.

Changing of the Guard Walking Tour

Price: From $13

Duration: 2 to 3 hours

Standout perk: Witness the pomp of the iconic Changing the Guard ceremony.

Watch the Royal Guard march toward Buckingham Palace as you witness this historic, quintessentially British spectacle on a two-hour tour of Westminster's highlights. Accompanied by a military band, you'll see the Old Guard (soldiers on duty) switch to the New Guard as they arrive at the palace from Wellington Barracks. Your guide will explain which regiment is which, before taking you on a guided walking tour past other world-famous, attractions, including Big Ben, Clarence House, the Houses of Parliament , St James's Palace and Westminster Abbey .

Recent travelers gave high ratings to the tour, saying guides were able to take them to the best photo spots for the ceremony, while offering a wealth of historical and entertaining insight.

Tours leave at 10 a.m. and depart from the corner of Piccadilly and Arlington Street (between The Ritz and The Wolseley), ending at Parliament Square.

Local tip: Look at the Horse Guards Clock on the Horse Guards Parade – the official entrance to Buckingham Palace and St James's Palace – to see a dark stain above the 2 (II, in Roman numerals). It marks the time King Charles I was executed outside the Palace of Whitehall in 1649, after being charged with treason.

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Windsor Castle & Buckingham Palace Tour

Price: From $164

Duration: 8.5 hours

Standout perk: Get a rare chance to explore the State Rooms with Buckingham Palace tickets, and tick off two of the United Kingdom's grandest royal residences in one day.

This twin-castle tour offers the opportunity to enter Buckingham Palace and see its State Rooms, Royal Collection artwork and other treasures, with commentary from an audio guide. After you've toured the palace, you'll travel by coach about 25 miles west of London to Windsor Castle – the oldest and largest occupied castle in the world, and the family home of the monarchy for more than 900 years. Explore the castle's lavish State Apartments and grounds, and visit St George's Chapel – the burial place of Queen Elizabeth II alongside many other monarchs, and the spot where Prince Harry married Meghan Markle. Recent travelers said the tour was a great opportunity to see inside both palaces. Several commented on the extensive art collection at Buckingham Palace, and many enjoyed hearing insights from the guides, although some complained about long lines. The tour takes place from July through September on select Mondays, Thursdays and Saturdays, and leaves from Victoria Coach Station at 7:45 a.m. Local tip: Windsor Castle has its own Changing the Guard ceremony, as well as its own extensive art collection – the ceremony takes place at 11 a.m. on select days of the week.

Full-day London with Changing of the Guard and Private Cruise

Price: From $158; with optional London Eye or Harrods cream tea for an additional fee

Duration: 9 hours

Standout perk: You'll see many of London's key attractions in one day, and enjoy a river cruise thrown in for good measure.

If you want to combine a visit to see Buckingham Palace's Changing the Guard ceremony with stops at several other London spots, this is a great choice. The full-day trip begins at the UNESCO listed Tower of London where you'll have the chance to see the crown jewels.

From here you'll visit Buckingham Palace to witness the famous pomp and pageantry of the ceremony, and get the chance to admire the palace's impressive architecture from the outside. The day includes a tour of the elaborate St. Paul's Cathedral (not available on Sundays), before embarking on a boat tour of the Thames, passing key attractions including Tower Bridge and Shakespeare's Globe. The day also includes a photo stop at Westminster Abbey, where Prince William and Kate Middleton married in 2011, and a brief walking tour of Parliament Square. Travelers can choose to add a ride on the famous London Eye observation wheel (or opt for a quintessentially British cream tea at Harrods instead).

Recent travelers loved the tour and praised the guides as highly knowledgeable and entertaining. Many were impressed with how much they saw in a day and said it gave them a great introduction to London (although it's worth noting a few felt there was quite a bit of walking involved).

Tours leave from Victoria Coach Station at 7:45 a.m. and finish at the London Eye.

Local tip: If you fancy delving deeper into the Tower of London in your own time, book a ticket to see the Ceremony of the Keys. Dating back seven centuries, this nightly ceremony is when the castle gets locked up for the night, with a special exchange between the sentry and Yeoman Warder taking place at 9:30 p.m. between the atmospheric battlements – both eerie and magical.

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The London Essentials Bike Tour

Price: From $38

Duration: 3.5 hours

Standout perk: Get active on two wheels, and combine a Buckingham Palace stop with a visit to Kensington Palace and other royal sights.

This half-day guided cycling tour is a great option to get active on your London trip. You'll start at Kensington Gardens – the home of Kensington Palace, where Princess Diana lived with the now King Charles, and Queen Victoria's birthplace. From here, pedal to the Royal Albert Hall to check out this elaborate concert hall, opened by Queen Victoria in 1871. Afterward, cycle through Hyde Park and on to Green Park to reach Buckingham Palace, where your guide will regale you with little-known stories about the palace. Continue on to Trafalgar Square, Westminster Abbey, the Houses of Parliament and Big Ben as you take in some of the capital's key highlights, before returning to the Royal Parks.

Recent travelers raved about the tour and were really impressed by the knowledge of the guide. Many enjoyed the small group size and said the cycling was a good, leisurely pace, with plenty to see along the way, and iced tea and snacks included as a bonus.

The tour leaves from outside the main entrance at Hilton London Hyde Park. The recommended minimum age is 9 – you can pre-book junior bikes and child seats. While the bicycle and helmet for use during the tour are included, attraction entry fees are additional.

Local tip: If you've got time after the tour, it's well worth exploring Kensington Palace a bit more. Admire the elaborate, Georgian-era King's Staircase and the King's State Gallery with its fine art collection, see the Queen's State Apartments where Mary II would come to relax or welcome guests, and visit the Sunken Garden, once a favorite spot of Princess Diana's. After, enjoy afternoon tea or lunch at the Kensington Palace Pavilion amid the gardens.

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The Premier Classic London: Private 4-Hour Tour in a Black Cab

Price: From $461

Duration: 4 hours

Standout perk: You'll see many of London's must-see attractions, and as it's a private tour, you can tailor the trip to your liking.

If you're after a private tour, this half-day trip in a classic London black cab is just the ticket.

You can choose to align your visit to Buckingham Palace with a Changing the Guard ceremony, and you'll get expert commentary from your personal taxi driver, who's also a registered tour guide. Alongside the palace, you'll pass must-see points including the Houses of Parliament, Downing Street, St James's Palace, the Tower of London, Piccadilly Circus, Shakespeare's Globe, Borough Market and Covent Garden , with options to stop along the way.

Recent travelers loved the tour and said guides were able to tailor the trip, stopping at spots both on and off the tourist trail and offering plenty of historical insight.

Your driver-guide can pick you up and drop you off at your hotel; or a central London location.

Local tip: Make a stop at Borough Market to try some of the best food in the city, with more than 100 stalls offering everything from Persian to Italian, alongside plenty of fresh produce.

Why Trust U.S. News Travel

Laura French is an award-winning British travel writer based in London. She grew up just outside the city and worked around the corner from Buckingham Palace for several years. She loves exploring the surrounding area, and used her own experience alongside online research to compile the roundup.

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