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• Date: 10 September 2023
• Start time: 11:25 (12:25 CET)
• Avg. speed winner: 43.005 km/h
• Race category: ME - Men Elite
• Distance: 166.8 km
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• Vert. meters: 2525
• Departure: Margam Country Park
• Arrival: Caerphilly
• Race ranking: 78
• Startlist quality score: 286
• Won how: 12.8 km solo
• Avg. temperature: 22 °C

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Preview: 2023 Tour of Britain

The tour of britain once again makes its way across the uk from sunday 3 to sunday 10 september for eight epic stages, with the best riders in the country taking on global stars here on home turf. here we’ve pulled together all the key information you need to follow the action., watching from the roadside.

The Grand Depart will see riders leave the start line in Altrincham to Manchester for the first stage on Sunday 3 September, with Greater Manchester hosting a weekend of cycling events and activities to build up to the start of the race. 

Having hosted a stage of The Women’s Tour last year, Wrexham will host the second stage, before riders will take to the third stage starting in Goole and finishing in Beverley. 

Stage four will see riders return to Nottinghamshire, racing from Sherwood Forest to Newark-on-Trent, before a seaside trip starting and finishing in Felixstone on stage five. The riders then visit Southend-on-Sea and finish in Harlow for the sixth stage and will tackle the Gloucestershire hills on stage seven from Tewkesbury to Gloucester.

A return to the legendary Caerphilly Mountain climb forms part of a spectacular final stage in South Wales, with riders starting in the picturesque Margam Country Park and finishing near Caerphilly Castle.

Find out more about all the stages, including where you can watch and all the key timings here .

Cheering on the Brits

The Great Britain Cycling Team is once again fielding a strong seven-man squad of talented riders for the Tour of Britain, including elimination world champion Ethan Vernon and scratch European champion Ollie Wood.

Having both competed at the 2023 UCI Cycling World Championships, where Wood also won a silver medal in the men’s Madison alongside Bolton Equities Black Spoke rider Mark Stewart, the British riders will be ready to race on home soil once again after the success of Glasgow. Stewart will also be competing in The Tour of Britain alongside teammates and fellow Brits Matt Bostock and Jacob Scott.

Wood and Vernon will be joined in the Great Britain Cycling Team by recent winner of the Arctic Race of Norway Stevie Williams, and promising 19-year-old Noah Hobbs, who finished fifth at the National Circuit Championships and third at Ronde van de Achterhoek this weekend. Josh Giddings and Jack Brough complete the line-up, having both raced competitively on the road this season and working well for their respective teams.

The team will also be rubbing shoulders with British WorldTour team INEOS Grenadiers, with Tom Pidcock ready to redeem himself after a second-place finish in a shortened Tour of Britain last year. 

UCI Continental team Saint Piran has a strong squad of British riders competing, including Alex Richardson, Harry Birchill, Finn Crockett, Zeb Kyffin, Jack Rootkin-Gray and Bradley Symonds, having dominated the National Road Series this year with a clean sweep of podiums in each round. TRINITY Racing will also be competitive at The Tour of Britain for another year, with Lukas Nerurkar, Bob Donaldson, Finlay Pickering, Oliver Rees and Max Walker ready to take to the start line.

Broadcast details

Every stage of the The Tour of Britain will be televised live on ITV4 in the UK, and can be viewed worldwide on Eurosport and GCN. 

Stage one: Altrincham to Manchester (Sunday 3 September)

• Live: 11:30am – 4:30pm
• Highlights: 8pm – 9pm

Stage two: Wrexham to Wrexham (Monday 4 September)

• Live: 11:30am – 3:15pm

Stage three: Goole to Beverley (Tuesday 5 September)

• Live: 11:15am – 4pm

Stage four: Sherwood Forest to Newark-on-Trent (Wednesday 6 September)

• Live: 11am – 4pm

Stage five: Felixstowe to Felixstowe (Thursday 7 September)

• Live: 10:30am – 4pm
• Highlights: 9pm – 10pm

Stage six: Southend-on-Sea to Harlow (Friday 8 September)

• Live: 11:30am – 4pm

Stage seven: Tewkesbury to Gloucester (Saturday 9 September)

• Live: 11:45am – 3:45pm

Stage eight: Margam Country Park to Caerphilly (Sunday 10 September)

ITV4 is available on Freeview (channel 25), Freesat (channel 117), Sky (channel 120), Virgin Media (channel 118) and the ITV Hub (online) in the UK.

Find out more here and download the Tour of Britain race guide here .

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2021 Tour of Britain route unveiled

Three hilltop finishes and a team time trial for eight-day race

The route for the 2021 Tour of Britain has been unveiled, with three hilltop finishes and a team time trial on the menu for the early September, eight-day race.

The race, which kicks off in Penzance in Cornwall on September 5, will head to Exeter, Llandudno, Warrington and Edinburgh before finishing in Aberdeen – the first time the modern race has ended with two Scottish stages.

Despite lacking a longer summit finish – such as the Whinlatter Pass in 2018 or Haytor in 2016 – the race still takes in a mammoth 18,800 metres of climbing spread across 1,320 kilometres of racing, with plenty of hills spread throughout every stage.

"This year's Tour of Britain route is truly spectacular, covering a greater geographical area than we've ever done before while also ticking off several things we've wanted to do for a long time," said Race Director Mick Bennett.

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"Be it visiting Cornwall and Aberdeenshire, hosting stage finishes on the summit of Great Orme and in the shadow of the Angel of the North, reintroducing a team time trial and visiting noteworthy and historic host venues new and old, I have a feeling that this year's race will be one for the ages.

"There are still fantastic opportunities for partners to get involved in the event, so why not join us and be a part of what will be an unforgettable week and a fantastic celebration of Britain and cycling!"

The 17th edition of the Tour of Britain, rescheduled after the cancellation last year, starts with a 180.8-kilometre hilly stage in south-west England, concluding with an uphill finish in Bodmin after having taken in three third-category climbs along the way.

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Stage 2 will take the riders to Devon for another challenging day, this time featuring three second-category climbs spread across the 184-kilometre route. Exeter hosts the finish for the first time since Matthias Brändle's solo victory in 2014.

The third stage brings the challenge of a team time trial for only the third time in race history. The 27.7-kilometre test runs from Llandilo to the National Botanic Garden of Wales, and the hilly course should provide a major GC sort-out.

Stage 4 is the queen stage of the race, taking riders from south to north Wales as they skirt Cardigan Bay on the 210.2-kilometre day from Aberaeron to Llandudno. The coastal resort town will host an brutal uphill finish on the Great Orme (1.9km at 9.8 per cent), with a less steep lap of the headland preceding the finale.

The fifth stage sees the peloton head from Cheshire to a finish in Warrington. Full details of the 152km stage have yet to be confirmed.

Stage 6 takes the peloton across the far north of England from Carlisle to Gateshead. The 197.4-kilometre stage brings three first-category climbs along the way and further climbing towards the end of the stage en route to an uphill finish in Gateshead, which hosted stage finishes in 2008 and 2009.

The town of Hawick near the English border kicks off the first of two days in Scotland to conclude the race. The peloton face another hilly day with two second-category climbs dotted along the 195.7-kilometre route to Edinburgh, where the finish will be staged below Arthur's Seat.

The final stage – the most northerly ever to feature in the race – takes the riders 173 kilometres from Stonehaven to Aberdeen, with the first-category Cairn o'Mount providing a stern test early on, with more hilly lying in wait on the way to the finish.

A full list of teams and participants have yet to be confirmed for this year's race, which should provide a good lead-in for the Flanders Worlds later in September. Five British Continental teams – Canyon dhb SunGod, SwiftCarbon Pro Cycling, Ribble Weldtite Pro Cycling, Saint Piran and Trinity Racing – and the Great Britain national team have already been confirmed as taking part, however.

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Future for Tour of Britain men’s race in balance over dispute with promoter

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• Governing body claims £700,000 owed in unpaid rights fees

The future of the men’s Tour of Britain is hanging by a thread after the governing body, British Cycling , terminated its agreement with SweetSpot, the race promoter, in what they claim is a financial dispute over unpaid rights fees.

The ending of British Cycling’s deal with SweetSpot means that, unless a new promoter can be found in the immediate future, the race is effectively cancelled and risks being removed from the 2024 programmes of the world’s leading riders and teams.

In a memo sent to all British Cycling staff, the governing body said: “We have taken the decision to terminate our agreement with immediate effect following the non-payment of agreed rights fees.” A statement issued later on Tuesday confirmed the news. British Cycling owns the rights to the Tour of Britain , and SweetSpot successfully tendered in 2019, securing a 10-year contract until 2029. The Guardian understands that British Cycling claims SweetSpot owes £700,000 in unpaid instalments, dating back to 2022. SweetSpot declined to comment on the amount involved or the exact nature of the dispute and said the matter was being discussed between the two legal teams.

“The agreed rights fee form a significant part of British Cycling’s earned income,” the memo, leaked to cyclingweekly.com stated, adding that “the current situation is untenable, with a clear financial impact on our organisation and our ability to invest in the growth of the sport.”

The memo added that British Cycling is now “progressing plans to ensure the successful delivery of the (men’s) Tour of Britain in 2024”.

However, speaking on Tuesday morning, Hugh Roberts, SweetSpot’s Tour of Britain CEO, asserted that the race organisers were pushing “full steam ahead” into event planning for 2024.

“We are in very positive talks, particularly regarding the Women’s Tour, with numerous stakeholders,” Roberts told the Guardian.

Both sides have put the dispute in the hands of lawyers, although no litigation has yet been actioned. “I am optimistic that the issues with British Cycling can be overcome,” Roberts said. “We have to resolve our differences.”

Both the men’s and women’s races have faced crises in funding in the past year. British Cycling does not own rights to the Women’s Tour (of Britain), but the 2023 race was cancelled due to “increased running costs and a reduced level of commercial support,” according to SweetSpot.

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The Tour Series of criterium races, another SweetSpot event, was also cancelled in 2023, with the promoter citing “wider economic challenges”.

Uncertainty also surrounded the men’s Tour of Britain, although the race did eventually run, but on a reduced scale and was also criticised for its flat route. wThe race’s director, Mick Bennett, responded to those critics of the quality of the race by saying: “They don’t understand the bigger picture we have to deal with.”

Sources within British Cycling also cited the pressure on the body’s own finances, after it became known in late October that declining membership and lower revenues had forced a bout of redundancies.

“I do not think it will come as a surprise to anybody to see that the global economic climate and cost-of-living crisis have made our work to attract new members and commercial investment incredibly challenging,” British Cycling CEO, Jon Dutton, said.

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British Cycling aim to increase women’s Tour of Britain to six stages in 2025 in order to create full parity between the two events

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The men’s Tour of Britain will be cut to six stages in 2024 in order to lay the foundations for full parity with its women’s equivalent in the years ahead, Cycling Weekly has learned.

It follows on from the national governing body announcing it will organise both races in house under its new major events arm . 

In a statement shared with Cycling Weekly on Wednesday, British Cycling CEO Jon Dutton confirmed the details of the plan and explained that talks were scheduled with the UCI in order to gain permission to scale back the ProTour event. 

"We’ve taken the decision to run the 2024 edition of the Tour of Britain Men over six days rather than the current eight, and we intend to seek permission from the UCI to extend the Tour of Britain Women to six days from 2025," he said. 

"This would bring full parity to the events after our decision to align the event names this year – something which is fundamental to our vision for major cycling events in Britain."

Cycling Weekly understands that full parity includes the overall length of the race as well as future prize money at this stage. 

British Cycling has contacted various men’s teams to gather opinion on the potential reduction of race days. Dutton explained that there was support for the decision for a variety of reasons. 

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"From discussions with a number of men’s teams over recent weeks there is strong support for the decision, and a feeling that the reduction in the number of stages will provide more compelling and animated racing for riders at the roadside to enjoy," he explained. 

Cycling Weekly revealed last month that the shortened Tour of Britain Women is set to start in Wales in June . 

Dutton said that full route details regarding the women's race would be made public within the next fortnight. 

He said: "Our host towns and cities for the Tour of Britain Women will be announced within the next two weeks, and we are also now very close to finalising our hosts for the Tour of Britain Men. 

"Our team has worked around the clock to safeguard the future of the races in an incredibly short timeframe, and we’re also hugely thankful for the commitment of those who have stepped forward to support us this year and those that have pledged their support for 2025 and beyond.

"While 2024 was always going to be about protecting the immediate future of the races, we remain hugely excited by the opportunities to modernise and grow the events in the years ahead." 

British Cycling took over the organisation of both events after the collapse of the former promoter, SweetSpot . After being beset by financial difficulty, the firm entered liquidation in January . 

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Wout van Aert won three out of the last three editions of the Tour of Britain. Last year, Tobias Halland Johannessen and Damien Howson rounded out the podium.

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The first details of the 20th edition of the modern race will be revealed in the coming weeks.

Following the cancellation of the 2021 edition owing to the death of Her Majesty The Queen, organisers SweetSpot will continue to work with the local authorities who were due to host stages to explore opportunities to host the race in the future.

One of the most highly anticipated professional cycling events in the United Kingdom is all set to kick off in the first week of September. The Tour of Britain is gearing up for its 2021 edition, which will also be the 14th edition since the reincarnation of the event with several changes in 2004. The cycling Tour of Britain route was unveiled back in February 2021 with the addition of a time trial stage. It now means that the Tour of Britain 2021 has nine stages compared to 8 in recent years. Even those eight Tour of Britain stages were a bump up from the five stages the event used to have in 2004.

The Surprising Route

Tour of Britain 2021 race director Mick Bennett unveiled the cycling Tour of Britain route in the hope of keeping up with the recent momentum of popularity gathered by the event. Several changes to the Tour of Britain stages over the last few years have made it more competitive and brought it to the levels of Tour de France or Vuelta a Espana. Attracting the best riders in the world to the United Kingdom is one of the sole objectives of this event.

George Square in Glasgow will form the location for the start of the 2021 edition. The nine Tour of Britain stages will see riders cover just over 1300 km from September 4 to September 11. This will certainly take its toll on the riders, but there is a consensus that the 2021 edition will be slightly easier than the 2015 edition. Furthermore, there is an opportunity for riders to make use of every Tour of Britain stage to prepare well for the upcoming World Championships in Qatar. This reason alone is expected to increase general interest amongst riders in the competition.

Tour of Britain 2021 – Challenging Parts

The upcoming competition brings a lot of aspects like challenging races and sprint finishes. These are aspects which will have a lot to do at the World Championships. Glasgow last played host to the start of the event back in 2008. It provides a sprint finish to the Castle Douglas since there is no prominent climbs along the way. Stage two goes through various sections of the enchanting Lake District, which may not offer anything out of the blue for experienced riders. The Lake District has been a standard fare of the Tour of Britain in recent years. Even though much of the route will be familiar, riders will have to be prepared for the climb from Ambleside towards the end of the stage.

Stage three at the Congleton marks the beginning of the tough stages. As expected, the stage four takes its toll since it is the longest. As the competition enters into the final stages, riders go through Wales and Bath before a time trial event near London. The final stage will be a replica of the final stage in 2015, which received a lot of rave reviews. Each stage is tough and this will be on the minds of punters when it comes to Tour of Britain bet online.

The growing popularity of the event has also resulted in a number of punters looking for good Tour of Britain bet online opportunities. These opportunities are presented because of the Tour of Britain 2021 odds, which are once again leaning towards the favourites like Alberto Contador. Even though it makes a lot of sense to make an early judgement, Tour of Britain 2021 odds at a later stage will provide a more accurate picture about the favourites for the title.

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Life is about the journey, not the destination and that couldn't be more true than on a cycling tour in UK And Great Britain. Travel on countless routes lasting from 1 days up to 23 days, and with 32 UK And Great Britain bike tours listed you're sure to find one for you. Click here to see all bicycle vacations .

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Bike Tour - The Wild Atlantic Way

All was perfect except either directions need to be more detailed or better yet we all need preloaded Garmins. Too much time was wasted on finding lost bikers.

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My clients said that Wilderness Ireland Bike Tours was amazing. There was a small snafu in that TourRadar asked for bike jacket and jersey size so my clients thought they would get those for the tour but that was not something Wilderness Ireland provided. Otherwise, they absolutely loved it. Kathi

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Scotland by Bike and Boat

This is an all inclusive tour. We were well fed, excellent meals, fantastic itinerary, and thoughtful crew and guides. Biking is an excellent way to see the country.

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Explore Britain by bike

With cycle-hire schemes in almost every city and town, plus with more and more dedicated bike lanes and cycle docking stations appearing all over, there’s never been a better time to explore Britain’s towns and cities by bike.

Five guided bike tours of London

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Old London Tour

Join Owain from Red Bike Tours promises to show you some unknown secrets of London as he leads an intimate group through the backstreets of The City district. Circle St Paul’s Cathedral, stop for lunch in the bustling Borough Market and discover history from the Romans through to the present day. 

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Royal London Tour

Get all the royal gossip and facts with Fat Tire Tours . Take its four-hour guided pedal through Royal Parks, past Royal Palaces and historic sites.

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The Original Bike Tour

The Original Bike Tour  by London Bicycle will take you past the Tate Modern, the Globe, Borough Market, across the Tower Bridge, and finally to St. Paul’s Cathedral - all in three-and-a-half hours.

Secret London Bike Tour

Cycling along river pathways, back-streets and hidden passageways, the Secret London Bike Tour from Brakeaway Bike Tours explores the mystery of the Docks as well as the secrets of Harry Potter’s London.

Alternative London Bike Tour

explore deep into the East End to discover modern-day street art and insights into London’s past with Alternative London Bike Tour .

Eight bike-friendly city experiences

Take to the Thames Path for landmark spotting along the largely traffic-free route. Or join a themed bike tour with Tally Ho! Popular themes include the Secret London Pub Tour, Landmarks & Gems, and City & Secrets.

Explore #BrumByBike with a self-guided digital tour. The Tolkien Route  follows the footsteps of the writer of ‘ The Lord of the   Rings ’. The 12-mile  Cadbury route route will lead you through the history of the Cadbury family and Bournville Village.

Cycle Brighton’s streets on a BTN Bike , located at docking stations around the city and charged at 4p per minute with a £1 unlocking fee. Or why not share a tandem and put a smile on your (and other people’s) faces as you zoom, glide or even wobble along the seafront.

This three-mile  Bristol Docks Loop will lead you through the city centre to the Cumberland Basin, for a impressive perspective of the iconic Clifton Suspension Bridge. Bristol Cycle Shack offers bike hire from £15 per day.

Enjoy Manchester’s 55 miles of protected cycle routes. For a leisurely canal-side cycle with some big attractions in the mix, join the Ashton Canal Cycleway . Starting at Piccadilly Gardens, the route passes Manchester City’s Etihad Stadium and the National Cycling Centre.

A Beatles tour on bike will save your legs thanks to using electric bikes on this three-and-a-half hour tour featuring Liverpool’s famous Penny Lane, Strawberry Field, the grave of Eleanor Rigby and John Lennon’s house.

For a traffic-free waterside route, follow the circular  Cardiff Bay Trail and pick up an ice-cream along the way. Or explore the River Taff, pretty parks and green spaces on a 16.5 mile (26.5km) section of the 55mile/93km  Taff Trail .

Join A Wee Pedal for a cycle through the Victorian-era Innocent Tunnel and onto Craigmillar Castle where you can explore where Mary Queen of Scots escaped Edinburgh Castle. Finish right outside the Scottish Parliament and Holyrood Palace.

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An unmissable destination for travellers, London is a melting pot of history, culture and green spaces.

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An industrial hub with a vibrant, creative heart and a whole host of quirky adventures.

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A quirky seaside city filled with diverse cuisine, vintage shopping and adrenaline fuelled adventure.

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Cool creative Bristol is a must-see for art, culture and action-packed adventure.

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World-class football and a music scene that brought Oasis to centre stage – there’s lots to love about Manchester.

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From The Beatles to Frankie Goes to Hollywood, Liverpool is a UNESCO City of Music with seriously cool credentials.

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Step into a land of castles, world-renowned rugby and a whole host of myths and legends.

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From palaces to cobbled alleys, and a dormant volcano, this city is a real show-stopper.

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For extra peddle power, take an electric bike tour

Cycle Britain has e-bike itineraries to suit all budgets and requirements and fitness levels. Go from Land’s End to John O’Groats across 23 days or explore the islands of the Outer Hebrides with a week-long tour.

2024 Tour of Britain to Be Shorten for Gender Parity, Women’s Tour Renamed

I n an effort to achieve parity between the men’s and women’s events in the years to come, the men’s Tour of Britain will be reduced in length.

The race, typically run over eight stages, will now consist of six stages. Race organizers recently announced the change, citing a need for complete parity between the Tour of Britain and the Women’s Tour, which will be known as the Women’s Tour of Britain going forward.

“We’ve taken the decision to run the 2024 edition of the Tour of Britain Men over six days rather than the current eight, and we intend to seek permission from the UCI to extend the Tour of Britain Women to six days from 2025,” said British Cycling CEO Jon Dutton. “This would bring full parity to the events after our decision to align the event names this year—which is fundamental to our vision for major cycling events in Britain.”

Due to the liquidation of SweetSpot, the races’ former organizers, both the Tour of Britain and the Women’s Tour, spent the last few seasons on unstable ground.

The Women’s Tour spent last year on a rollercoaster, as it was first reported the race was in danger of being canceled due to a funding shortfall. Shortly after, a crowdfunding campaign was announced , which fell short of its goal, leading to the race’s cancelation .

Meanwhile, on the men’s side, domestic superteam Ineos Grenadiers announced they would do what they could to help save the Tour of Britain. Both races were removed from the UCI calendar earlier this year.

However, as both races are recognized as some of the crown jewels of British cycling, the nation’s governing body stepped in to ensure both can continue into the future. In February, the UCI announced that it agreed to sanction the men’s race, which is run in September. Then, British Cycling rebranded the Women’s Tour as the Tour of Britain Women and recently announced that a shorter iteration will, in fact, run this June.

“Our host towns and cities for the Tour of Britain Women will be announced within the next two weeks, and we are also very close to finalizing our hosts for the Tour of Britain Men,” Dutton said. “Our team has worked around the clock to safeguard the future of the races in a concise timeframe, and we’re also hugely thankful for the commitment of those who have stepped forward to support us this year and those who have pledged their support for 2025 and beyond.”

The move toward parity between the two races makes perfect sense, as the Women’s Tour was typically at the vanguard of equality between the men’s and women’s pelotons. The race was once one of the most prominent in the fight for women’s equal prize money. It was often broadcast live on the British ITV network, which brought eyeballs and money to the women’s WorldTour.

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Tour of the Alps 2024 live stream: How to watch cycling online

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Formally the Giro del Trentino but rebranded the Tour of the Alps in 2016, this short stage race based in the Tirol, Südtirol and Trentino regions of Italy and Austria will give riders a taste of some proper mountains a few weeks before the Giro d'Italia starts in May. 

Read on and we'll show you how to watch the Tour of the Alps 2024 live streams from anywhere with a VPN , and potentially for FREE .

Tour of the Alps 2024 live streams take place between Monday, April 15 and Friday, April 19. Start times vary. • FREE STREAMS —   Watch on Rai (Italy) ORF (Austria) •   U.S. — Watch on FloBikes •   U.K. — Watch on Discovery+ • Watch anywhere — Try NordVPN

The race starts in Italy then heads north into Austria before returning to finish back in Italy five days later, all set in the stunning mountain scenery.

Last year's winner Tao Geoghegan-Hart is absent so in his place his new team Lidl-Trek are sending a twin attack of Giulio Ciccone and Juan Pedro Lopez. His old team Ineos Grenadiers will this time be hoping the veteran Geraint Thomas will be able to challenge for the win and bring them another victory to keep the title in house. 

Ineos are also sending their time trial ace Filippo Ganna but he won't be challenging for the overall just working in a support role for Thomas to help him fend of the challenge from the likes of Romain Bardet (Team DSM Firmenich-PostNL), Lennard Kämna (Bora-hansgrohe) and Hugh Carthy (EF Education-EasyPost).

Read on for where to watch Tour of the Alps 2024 cycling action live, wherever you are in the world.

FREE Tour of the Alps 2024 live streams

If you live in Italy or Austria then you can look forward to a FREE Tour of the Alps live stream in 2024. 

Italy's Rai and Austria's ORF are set to serve up free streams of this five stage stage race.

But what if you're based in Italy or Austria but aren't at home to catch that free Tour of the Alps coverage? Maybe you're on holiday and don't want to spend money on pay TV in another country, when you'd usually be able to watch for free at home?

Don't worry — you can watch via a VPN instead. We'll show you how to do that below.

Tour of the Alps 2024 live streams around the world

Away from home at the moment and blocked from watching the cycling on your usual subscription?

You can still watch the Tour of the Alps 2024 live thanks to the wonders of a VPN (Virtual Private Network). The software allows your devices to appear to be back in your home country regardless of where in the world you are. So ideal for viewers away on vacation or on business. Our favorite is NordVPN . It's the best on the market:

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Using a VPN is incredibly simple.

1. Install the VPN of your choice . As we've said, NordVPN is our favorite.

2. Choose the location you wish to connect to in the VPN app. For instance if you're in the U.S. and want to view an Austrian service, you'd select Austria from the list.

3. Sit back and enjoy the action. Head to ORF or another streaming service and watch the action.

How to watch 2024 Tour of the Alps live streams in the U.S.

Cycling fans in the U.S. can watch the 2024 Tour of the Alps on  FloBikes . A subscription will set you back US$149.99 for the year or US$29.99 on a monthly basis.

And if you're currently out of the U.S. but still want to watch the race, then don't forget to explore  NordVPN  set out above.

How to watch Tour of the Alps 2024 live streams in the U.K.

Live coverage of the 2024 Tour of the Alps will be broadcast on Eurosport and Discovery+.

A 'standard' subscription to Discovery+ which includes Eurosport's cycling coverage will set you back £6.99 per month or £59.99 per year. The package includes year-round cycling streams as well as other live sports including snooker, tennis, motorsports, the Paris Olympic Games, and more.

A premium subscription, which includes all that plus TNT Sports ( Premier League , Champions League and Europa League football plus rugby, wrestling, UFC, and MotoGP) costs an additional £29.99 per month.

If you're currently traveling overseas, don't worry, as you can use NordVPN to watch from abroad.

How to watch Tour of the Alps live streams in Canada

Cycling fans in the Canada can watch the 2024 Tour of the Alps on  FloBikes . A subscription will set you back CAN$150 for the year or CAN$29.99 on a monthly basis.

Not at home right now? Use NordVPN or another VPN service to trick your device into thinking you're still in Canada.

Tour of the Alps 2024 stages

The 709 kilometre race starts in Neumarkt/Egna with a 133km stage that features three moderate climbs, firstly the ascent of Andalo followed by two ascents of the smaller and steeper 4.3 km Penone climb on the finishing circuit. 

Stage two sees the race leave Salurn/Salorno in Italy and cross over into Austria to finish in Stans. The first half of the stage is predominantly all uphill and the second half all downhill, although punctuated by a couple of nasty little ramps which could provide a launch pad for attacks. 

Set in Austria stage three is just 124.8 kilometres long with the majority of it rolling until the finale which features twin ascents of the Weerberg and Pillberg climbs. Both are very steep with gradients in the mid teens which will encourage those riders who like punchy short climbs to try and break free and take the stage. 

Back in Italy stage four is the Queen stage and boasts multiple climbs including the two first category ascents of the Passo del Compet and Passo del Vetriolo. This is the day the GC contenders will have to show what they are made of and use their superior climbing power if they want to win overall.

The race wraps up with another killer stage of climbing and another first category ascent, the Palù del Fersina which will be ridden twice to give fans two glances of their heroes. At 118 kilometres it is another very short stage but is a worthy stage to decide the winner of the 2024 race. 

Stage 1 | Monday April 15 , Egna - Cortina sulla Strada del Vino.  133.3km.

Stage 2 | Tuesday April 16, Salorno - Stans. 189.1km.

Stage 3 | Wednesday April 17, Schwaz - Schwaz. 127km.

Stage 4 | Thursday April 18, Laives - Borgo Valsugana. 141.3km.

Stage 5 | Friday April 19, Levico Terme - Levico Terme. 118.6km.

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Simon Warren has been obsessed with cycling since the summer of 1989 after watching Greg Lemond battle Laurent Fignon in the Tour de France. Although not having what it took to beat the best, he found his forte was racing up hills and so began his fascination with steep roads. This resulted in his 2010’s best-selling  100 Greatest Cycling Climbs , followed to date by 14 more guides to vertical pain. Covering the British Isles, Belgium, France, Italy and Spain he has been riding and racing up hills and mountains for over 30 years now. He hosts talks, guides rides, has written columns for magazines and in 2020 released his first book of cycling routes,  RIDE BRITAIN . Simon splits his time between working as a graphic designer and running  his 100 Climbs brand  and lives in Sheffield on the edge of the Peak District with his wife and two children.

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Amstel Gold Race 2024: Tom Pidcock claims victory after Marianne Vos takes women's race

Tom Pidcock made his third step on the podium at the Amstel Gold Race a winning one on Sunday (14 April).

Having been a narrow second in 2021 and third last year, the defending mountain bike Olympic champion won a sprint finish from a four-man breakaway to secure his third road cycling Classic victory.

Marc Hirschi was second with Tiesj Benoot in third place.

After his triumphs in the Tour of Flanders and Paris-Roubaix on the last two weekends, Mathieu van der Poel finished in the peloton which was unable to haul in the leaders.

Earlier, Marianne Vos won a bunch sprint to claim her second women's race triumph having been victorious previously in 2021.

The 36-year-old star edged out fellow Dutchwoman Lorena Wiebes - who had her hands raised prematurely in celebration - to take an event shortened due to a crash involving a police motorcycle.

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Three riders - Mikkel Honoré , Louis Vervaeke and Paul Lapeira - broke clear of the peloton just inside the last 60km.

Vervaeke was dropped on the Eyserbosweg climb 35km from the finish, and 10 riders - including Pidcock, Hirschi and Bauke Mollema - bridged the gap to make it a lead group of 12.

They extended their lead over the pack to 40 seconds ahead of the second ascent of the famous Cauberg with Honoré unable to live with the pace at the front.

With just over 10km to go, Pidcock, Hirschi, Mauri Vansevenant and Benoot formed a smaller breakaway group and established a 10-second gap at the front with just one climb, the Bemelerberg, to come.

Six kilometres from home, Pidcock launched an attack but could not shake off the other three with Vansevenant looking in danger of losing contact. Lapeira's effort to try and make it a five-man breakaway proved in vain with the podium places coming from the lead four.

Five riders almost bridged the gap as the front four sized each other up in the last few hundred metres, but then the racing began in earnest.

Vansevenant was forced to lead out before fading, and it was Pidcock who had the strength to take a narrow win from Hirschi with Benoot in third.

Results from Amstel Gold Race 2024 men's race (top six):

• Tom Pidcock (GBR, INEOS Grenadiers) 5:58:17
• Marc Hirschi (SUI, UAE Team Emirates) +0"
• Tiesj Benoot (BEL, Team Visma Lease a Bike) +0"
• Mauri Vansevenant (BEL, Soudal-QuickStep) +0"
• Paul Lapeira (FRA, Decathlon AG2R La Mondiale) +0"
• Valentin Madouas (FRA, Groupama-FDJ) +0"

Results from Amstel Gold Race 2024 women's race (top six):

• Marianne Vos (NED, Team Visma Lease A Bike) 2:35:02
• Lorena Wiebes (NED, Team SD Worx-Protime) +0"
• Ingvild Gåskjenn (NOR, Liv AlUla Jayco) +0"
• Pfeiffer Georgi (GBR, Team dsm-firmenich PostNL) +0"
• Elisa Longo Borghini (ITA, Lidl-Trek) +0"
• Eleonora Gasparrini (ITA, UAE Team ADQ) +0"

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Registration is now open for the 12th Tour de Staten Island, which will take place on April 21. The event, which begins in Stapleton, is organized by Transportation Alternatives. (Staten Island Advance/Annalise Knudson)

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