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Gloucestershire’s first-ever full stage of the Tour of Britain, the UK’s leading cycle race, will feature Tewkesbury, the Cotswolds and a finish alongside the historic Gloucester Docks.

Organisers SweetSpot have more details of stage six (Friday 9 September), which promises to be one of the most picturesque in the event’s modern history.

The medieval market town of Tewkesbury will host the stage start, before over 100 of the world’s best riders head into the Cotswolds and South Gloucestershire during the 169-kilometre (105-mile) route.

A thrilling finale into the cathedral city of Gloucester is guaranteed, as the closing 30 kilometres feature the climbs of Crawley Hill (4.6km long, maximum gradient of 21.5%) and Painswick (3km long, average gradient of 5%, maximum of 15.8%). The latter, located 12 kilometres to the south east of the finish line, will likely see some of the day’s most thrilling racing.

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.

Gloucestershire County Council’s commitment to supporting tourism and active travel will see the Women’s Tour, the UK’s most prestigious women’s cycle race, also visit the county in 2022 for a Tewkesbury to Gloucester stage (Wednesday 8 June, albeit using a different route).

While the 2016 race passed through the county, and the penultimate day of the 2017 event culminated in Cheltenham, this will be the first stage set entirely in Gloucestershire. On average, the net economic benefit of hosting a stage of the Tour of Britain since 2016 has been worth £3.5m to venues.

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Mick Bennett, Tour of Britain race director, said: “The Gloucestershire stage of the Tour of Britain really has it all: an historic start location, stunning scenery, challenging climbs and a brilliant finish venue. We’re thrilled that the 2022 race is able to feature our first-ever full stage of the Tour in the county and we thank Gloucestershire County Council for their support. Of course, before that, we cannot wait to also bring the Women’s Tour, the UK’s most prestigious women’s race, to Gloucestershire in June!”

Mark Hawthorne, Leader of Gloucestershire County Council, said: “With details of the fantastic route the men’s tour will take through Gloucestershire now revealed, we can all begin making plans for where in the county we’ll go to watch cycling’s most elite race. We are also thrilled that we’ve been able to secure a stage of the Woman’s Tour for Gloucestershire. Although details of the route the woman’s race will take are yet to be announced, we are confident wherever you live in the county, the tour will be coming to a town or village near you. The benefits to the county from having two stages will be significant so I hope everyone is getting excited, I know I am!”

Councillor Toby Savage, leader of South Gloucestershire Council, said: “We are delighted that the Tour of Britain will be visiting South Gloucestershire in September for stage six of the race. The Tour presents an excellent way to showcase our beautiful area to its viewers as the cyclists pass through some of our towns, villages and countryside. The event will help bring local communities together as they spectate from their own neighbourhoods and hopefully provide an economic boost to local shops and businesses too.”

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The Tour of Britain reveals the full route for its Gloucestershire stage racing through the county in September 2023, with plenty of opportunities for spectators to catch the world's top cyclists in action as they ride from Tewkesbury to Gloucester.

With Gloucestershire hosting its first full stage of the Tour of Britain this September 2023, the full route has now been revealed — with plenty of opportunities to see the world's top cyclists as they whizz through the county.

During the penultimate seventh stage of this year's race, the riders will cover 106.3 miles as they travel from Tewkesbury to the historic Gloucester Docks on Saturday 9 September 2023.

It’s the first time Gloucestershire has hosted a full stage of the iconic cycling race, which passed through the county in 2016 and culminated in Cheltenham in 2017, after the 2022 event was cancelled due to the death of Queen Elizabeth II.

Local spectators can pitch up to cheer on the racers at various checkpoints including Bishops Cleeve, Winchcombe, Cirencester, Tetbury, Chipping Sodbury, Yate, Dursley and Stroud — and w ith just 10 miles between the start and finish locations.

The route presents a challenge as the cyclists take on more than 2,200 metres of ascent on roads full of tricky twists and turns. It also features two locations that fit into the King of the Mountains category of the race — Winchcombe Hill and Crawley Hill — both with thigh-burning gradients to tackle.

But despite the tricky route, cyclists will also be treated to some of the most beautiful scenery in the south west, showing off the county's natural beauty on the global stage.

Leader of Gloucestershire County Council , councillor Mark Hawthorne said: 'This route will showcase what is so great about Gloucestershire, passing through the Cotswolds and Stroud on its way from Tewkesbury to Gloucester.

'Events like the Tour of Britain are key to helping our economy thrive and showcase, to a significant international audience, all that Gloucestershire has to offer.'

The Tour of Britain is part of the UCI ProSeries, which saw Charlie Hatton from the Forest of Dean put Gloucestershire on the map as he claimed gold in the 2023 World Championships .

For anyone hoping to catch a glimpse of the action, the flag lifts on the race on Saturday 9 September 2023 at 11am in Tewkesbury, with riders due to pass through Winchcombe from 11.35am; Cirencester from 12.30pm; Tetbury from 1.04pm; Chipping Sodbury from 1.35pm; Yate from 1.38pm; Wotton-under-Edge from 2.02pm; Dursley from 2.14pm; and Stroud from 2.33pm, with timings based on the earliest estimates for riders to arrive at each destination.

The race is free to watch and will also be broadcast on ITV4 from Sunday 3 September 2023, for anyone who can't make it in person.

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You are here: Latest News > Tour of Britain 2023 unveils stunning Gloucestershire stage

Tour of Britain 2023 unveils stunning Gloucestershire stage

Gloucestershire and South Gloucestershire will play a key role in deciding who is crowned this year’s Tour of Britain champion when the UK’s leading cycle race visits the historic county in September.

The medieval market town of Tewkesbury will host the stage start, before over 100 of the world’s best riders head through Gloucestershire and South Gloucestershire to a thrilling finale into the cathedral city of Gloucester.

With the start and finish locations separated by a little over 10 miles, and the event being held on a Saturday, this is a great opportunity to view and support the event and fans will easily be able to attend both the start and finish on race day, which will further add to the atmosphere at this free-to-watch sporting spectacle.

Details of the final route to be used for stage seven and the full stage timetable will be published during July, but it will be and undulating route to really test the riders on their penultimate day and will showcase the incredible sceanery and landscape that Gloucestershire has to offer, While the 2016 race passed through the county, and the penultimate day of the 2017 event culminated in Cheltenham, this will be the first stage set entirely within Gloucestershire and South Gloucestershire.

Cllr Mark Hawthorne, leader of Gloucestershire County Council , said: “I delighted that we that we are able to host stage seven of the 2023 Tour of Britain, following on from the success of the Women’s Tour coming to the county in 2022. Events like the Tour of Britain are key to helping our economy thrive and showcase, to a significant international audience, all that Gloucestershire has to offer. Bringing world-class cyclists to our doorstep also has the potential to inspire more people to ride their bikes.”

Councillor Claire Young, Leader of South Gloucestershire Council , said: “We are excited to welcome the Tour of Britain to South Gloucestershire this September. The event is a great way to bring communities together to spectate as the riders pass through our countryside, towns and villages and will also showcase our wonderful area to its global audience of millions. The excitement of the race has the potential to inspire more people to get out on their bikes in the local area and enjoy the benefits of cycling and travelling sustainably.”

Mick Bennett, Tour of Britain race director, said : “We know how much people in Gloucestershire were looking forward to our planned stage in 2022, so, a little later than expected, we’re excited to be heading to this beautiful part of Britain! This stage is really going to give us an indication as to who will be crowned our 2023 champion, which further adds to the anticipation. Of course, none of this would be happening without the support from Gloucestershire County Council and South Gloucestershire Council, both of whom have shown an unwavering commitment to hosting the event, dating back nearly two years!”

Since its return in 2004, the Tour of Britain has become a cornerstone of the UK sporting calendar. Over 15 million people have watched the event in person, with the race generating over £330m for the UK economy to date. Former winners include Frenchman Julian Alaphilippe (2018), the two-time world champion, and Belgian star Wout van Aert (2021), while British sporting hero Mark Cavendish holds the record for the most stage victories (10).

ITV4 will continue to broadcast live start-to-finish coverage of every stage, as well as a daily highlights show, allowing fans in the UK to watch the action unfold wherever they are. International coverage will be available in over 150 countries courtesy of Eurosport and GCN+.

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Tour of Britain 2022 route

The 18th edition of the modern Tour of Britain set to take place between September 4 - 11

Tour of Britain 2022 Route

The Tour of Britain returns September 4, after a one-year hiatus due to COVID-19, for eight days of racing as a UCI ProSeries event, making it one of the most prestigious sporting events of Great Britain.

Now in its 18th edition, 18 teams, five of them WorldTour level, will begin on the first Sunday of September in the city centre of Aberdeen and travel southward to the finale on September 11 in the historic Needles on the Isle of Wight.

First four days

Stage 1 opens in Scotland for 181.3 kilometres from Aberdeen, which is the most northerly overall start for the Tour of Britain. Last year Aberdeen hosted the race finale. It becomes the third Scottish city to host the start of the race, while Glenshee Ski Centre becomes the first-ever opening day summit finish. A trio of intermediate sprints and KOM climbs sprinkle the route to reach the approach to the final climb, which is uncategorised. To reach the finish line, the route will follow the 9.1km Old Military Road from Auchallater, facing an average gradient of 4.8% on the final five kilometres.

The second day of racing rolls south of Edinburgh across the rolling hills and rural areas of Scottish Borders, which hosts a full stage for the second time in three editions. From Hawick, the route will cover 175.2km to a first-time finish in Duns. The middle section of the route offers two intermediate sprints - Morebattle and Coldstream - as the roads skirt the North Sea at Eyemouth. Then the final intermediate sprint at Reston leads to a succession of three categorised climbs in the final 30 kilometres - Wanside Rigg (2.1km at 5.7%), Mainslaughter Law (1.7km at 5.9%) and Hardens Hill (1.9km at 4.7%). From the summit of Hardens Hill, the route descends 5.5km to the finish in Duns.

Stage 3 takes on 163.6km on English soil with a first-time start in Durham and winding in a counter-clockwise direction to Sunderland. The route heads west through the North Pennines AONB, with two categorised climbs in the area - first-category Chapel Fell (4.1km at 7.8%) followed by second-category Billy Lane (1.8km at 7.1%). There is one intermediate sprint in the opening 29km, at Stanhope, and then a pair on the road back toward Sunderland, Bishop Auckland and Ferryhill, only 9.5km between the two sprint points. A small category 3 climb at High Moorsley (1.2km at 5.3%) stands in the way to the fast finish outside Sunderland’s new City Hall.

Just a short distance south on the coast will be the start for stage 4 at Redcar, an inaugural host borough. The149.5km route goes through the popular sea-side town of Whitby, which will stage the first intermediate sprint of the day. Following are two short classified climbs at Robin Hood’s Bay and Egton Bank. Once through the next sprint line at Stokesley, with 33km to go, the route heads into the North York Moors National Park with two climbs, opening with the cat 1 Carlton Bank (1.9km at 10.2%). There next climb offers intermediate sprint points at the top, not KOM points, at Newgate Bank (1.3km at 7.3%). The final 85.km descent into Duncombe Park in Helmsley, one of Yorkshire’s finest estates.

Second four days

The longest day of the Tour of Britain is Thursday, September 8 on stage 5 with 186.8km in Nottinghamshire. Like the race did four years ago, the start will be in West Bridgford and the finish is set for the Civic Centre in Mansfield, but the route has changed. From West Bridgford, this year’s route takes in Cotgrave, Gedling, Southwell, Retford and Worksop before heading into Mansfield via Clumber Park and Sherwood Forest. It is a flat day with a trio of intermediate sprints - Edingley, Retford and Clumber Park - and two small classified climbs - at Keyworth (1km at 3.4%) and Sparken Hill (.4km at 8.5%).

All 170.9km on stage 6 roll through Gloucestershire, beginning in the mediaeval market town of Tewkesbury. Only 10km separate this town from the cathedral city of Gloucester, but the route takes the peloton in a clockwise direction into the Cotswolds. In the first 45km there are KOM points at round Hill (1.8km at 9.4%) and Withington Hill (1.5km at 6.9%). A trio of intermediate sprints unfold at Cirencester, Rangeworhty and Dursley before the final categorised climb at Crawley Hill (1.7km at 8.1%). The peloton will then have 25km to go and approach the finish by the historic Gloucester Docks, the country’s most inland port, from South Gloucestershire.

The race reaches the English Channel for stage 7, with a start in West Bay. The route run parallel with the West Dorset Heritage coast as it winds 175.9km on mainly inland roads towards Dorchester, Wareham and Knowlton, all with intermediate sprints. The classified climbs at Daggers Gate (1km at 3.1%) and Whiteways HIll (1.5km at 7.1%) strike as a tandem after the first 55km, the two separated by 8.5km. The final stiff climb comes with 46km to go at Okeford Hill (1.7km at 7.1%). The stage concludes with finishing circuits in Ferndown.

The Isle of Wight hosts the final day of racing, 148.9km from Ryde to The Needles. In between are a sequence of tourist towns - Sandown, Yarmouth and Cowes with intermediate sprints. Scattered among those are three classified climbs - Brading Down (1.9km at 5.8%), Cowleaze Hill (1.7km at 6.1%) and Zig Zag Road (1.4km at 6.3%).

The final 20 kilometres will take the peloton along Military Road, which offers stunning panoramic views out across the English Channel, towards The Needles Landmark Attraction. This year’s race culminates with a two-kilometre climb up to Tennyson Down, the final 400 metres averaging 9.6%, making it the toughest ending to any Tour of Britain in modern history.

Stage 1 - Aberdeen to Glenshee Ski Centre, 181.3km
Stage 2 - Hawick to Duns, 175.2km
Stage 3 - Durham to Sunderland, 163.6km
Stage 4 - Redcar to Duncombe Park, Helmsley, 149.5km
Stage 5 - West Bridgford to Mansfield, 186.8km
Stage 6 - Tewkesbury to Gloucester, 170.9km
Stage 7 - West Bay to Ferndown, 175.9km
Stage 8 - Ryde to The Needles, 148.9km

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Tour of Britain 2023 unveils Gloucestershire stage

By David Wood | 21st July 2023

Gloucestershire and South Gloucestershire will play a key role in deciding who is crowned this year's Tour of Britain champion.

The UK's leading cycle race visits the county on Saturday, September 9.

The seventh and penultimate stage of this year's Tour will start in Tewkesbury and finish alongside the historic Gloucester Docks.

This stage - the first full day of racing in Gloucestershire in race history - was originally scheduled to feature in last year's Tour of Britain, but was cancelled following the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.

The medieval market town of Tewkesbury will host the stage start, before more than 100 of the world's best riders head through Gloucestershire and South Gloucestershire to a thrilling finale into the cathedral city of Gloucester.

Cllr Mark Hawthorne, leader of Gloucestershire County Council , said: "I'm delighted that we are able to host stage seven of the 2023 Tour of Britain, following on from the success of the Women's Tour coming to the county in 2022.

"Events like the Tour of Britain are key to helping our economy thrive and showcase, to a significant international audience, all that Gloucestershire has to offer. Bringing world-class cyclists to our doorstep also has the potential to inspire more people to ride their bikes."

Mick Bennett, Tour of Britain race director , said: "We know how much people in Gloucestershire were looking forward to our planned stage in 2022, so, a little later than expected, we're excited to be heading to this beautiful part of Britain!

"This stage is really going to give us an indication as to who will be crowned our 2023 champion, which further adds to the anticipation. Of course, none of this would be happening without the support from Gloucestershire County Council and South Gloucestershire Council, both of whom have shown an unwavering commitment to hosting the event, dating back nearly two years."

The Tour of Britain 2023 will begin in Greater Manchester on Sunday 3 September and culminate eight stages later in South Wales (Sunday 10 September). Along the way the riders will race through Wrexham, East Riding of Yorkshire, Nottinghamshire, Suffolk and Essex, creating an unforgettable sporting spectacle that is free for all to watch.

Former winners include Frenchman Julian Alaphilippe (2018), the two-time world champion, and Belgian star Wout van Aert (2021), while British sporting hero Mark Cavendish holds the record for the most stage victories (10).

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Tour of Britain 2023 live: Gloucestershire hosts seventh leg of UK's biggest bike race

The UK's biggest cycling event is in Gloucestershire today, Saturday (September 9)

Updated 14:46, 9 SEP 2023

The Tour of Britain has finally arrived in Gloucestershire for the penultimate stage of the UK's biggest cycling event. With around 30 million people watching the race around the world and thousands lining the route from Tewkesbury to Gloucester, it is fair to say that all eyes are glued on the county to see the race go up a gear ahead of the finale in Caerphilly.

This is the first time that Gloucestershire has hosted a full stage of the tour, which will see riders speeding through the county's rolling hills and gorgeous countryside. The Tour of Britain last raced through the county in 2017, when the Tour raced through Cheltenham.

Yesterday, Danny van Poppel managed to break the winning streak of the Jumbo-Visma cycling team, with a win that saw him beat everyone else over the line by just one wheel width. However today, all of the cyclists will face perhaps the most gruelling leg of the tour yet which, after competing in six other stages, will see scores of riders facing long uphill climbs over the 170km route through the county.

The race starts in Tewkesbury around 11am, with many of the riders likely to arrive in Gloucester at around 3pm, with spectators encouraged to come along to the event, which is completely free, and cheer on the riders.

This is a liveblog, for more information on today's race, check below for updates.

Huge crowds come out in Cirencester 12:37
And so it begins! The Tour of Britain sets off from Tewkesbury 11:05
Where and when can I see the Tour of Britain? 17:53
Where is the Tour of Britain going in Gloucestershire? 17:50

'Buzzing' in Gloucester city centre

The atmosphere is reportedly "buzzing" in Gloucester city centre as the sun shines down this afternoon.

Road closure outside Gloucester Quays Car Park

A road closure is in place outside Gloucester Quays Car Park. Some motorists are having to turn around at the junction near the Peel Centre as the route onto Bristol Road is shut.

Tour heads through Woodmancote

Great to see #TourOfBritain pass through Woodmancote, #Gloucestershire this morning, with so many turning out to watch. My film of the moment. @TourofBritain @glosliveonline @Will__Morgan pic.twitter.com/t1bb2Dgq5b — Julian Wellings (@expertiseontap) September 9, 2023

The tour dips into South Gloucestershire

Cycling in 31C heat as they approach Beverston

Pictures from Andoversford.

Thousands have turned out to greet the riders

After Tetbury, 85km to go

Tetbury coming up next

Riders are just about to race through Tetbury Upton and royal Tetbury.

Pictures from the ground show the thrill of the race

Cyclists heading past Kemble

The leading pack have just roared past Kemble Airport.

Where is the Tour heading next?

There is just over 100km left for most riders.

Next up is Crackstone, Avening, Tetbury Upton, Tetbury, and Beverston, after which it will head into South Gloucestershire. Quintessential English countryside.

And the peloton pours through

The gap between the leading pack and the peloton is 2m53s.

Huge crowds come out in Cirencester

A commentator said: "I don't think anyone in Cirencester hasn't come out"

Lots of Brits still leading

The current leading pack consists of: Benjamin Turner, Mark Donovan, Abram Stockman, Alex Richardson, Liam Johnston.

The Tour of Britain approaches Cirencester

Waiting for the #tourofbritain in sunny Ciren. pic.twitter.com/OFIf0CFTq8 — Will Call (@cirenseagull) September 9, 2023

Riders now approaching Chedworth

The leaders are heading into Chedworth, with the peloton about 2m40s behind.

Jacob Scott from Team Bolton Equities Black speaking before the race

Breakaway leading group grows.

The splintered groups of cyclists racing ahead of the peloton have now grouped, with many Brits in the leading pack.

Ethan Vernon speaks before the race

Ineos leading.

Ben Turner is leading the race for Ineos at the moment. They are heading through Hampen.

Pictures as the Tour races by Sudeley

How the race looked at the Tewkesbury start line

British rider in the lead.

An Ineos rider is leading, with Jumbo-Visma close behind.

Ineos Grenadiers leading the attack on Jumbo

The leading riders are about 30 seconds in front of the peloton as the group begins to climb Winchcombe Hill.

Due to the steep incline, they have slowed considerably.

As riders roar around a tight corner in Winchcombe, one falls

A Jumbo-Visma rider has collided with a wall on Castle Street and briefly fell off before getting back on his bike.

Leading riders heading through Winchcombe

Riders now tackling Cleeve Hill

The Tour cyclists now face a 4km uphill ride.

People of Gloucestershire welcome the Tour

The riders are heading through Woodmancote

Credit: ITV

One rider has pulled out of the race

The team Ineos Grenadiers’ rider Tom Pidcock has pulled out of the Tour of Britain just before the race.

Big turnout in Tewkesbury

Our on-the-ground reporter Will Luker said: "Everyone was banging on the hoardings, lots of noise, lots of cheering, all the names were read out, that was probably the best bit. It really built the atmosphere.

"There was barely an empty spot in the crowd as the pack rolled over the start line and they were off."

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Please note this event has been cancelled. For more information see https://twitter.com/TourofBritain/status/1567965924522659843

South Gloucestershire is getting ready to welcome the arrival of the 2022 AJ Bell Tour of Britain cycling race when it visits the area on Friday 9 September.

Stage six of the eight-stage event covers 170.9 km (106.3 miles) and sets off from Tewkesbury in Gloucestershire at 11am. Race leaders will cross the border into South Gloucestershire on the A46 at Dunkirk (near Hawkesbury Upton) shortly after 1.30pm. The riders then drop down through Horton, into Chipping Sodbury and Yate, and out towards Iron Acton and Rangeworthy, before exiting the district from Charfield around 2.15pm and on to the finish in Gloucester. For more details visit https://beta.southglos.gov.uk/tour-of-britain

14 South Gloucestershire schools that will have the tour pass by or very near to them, have been informed and offered a range of Tour of Britain activities by South Gloucestershire Council, with resources and prizes to get their pupils involved and to inspire them to lead an active and healthy lifestyle. These activities include a cycle to school safely quiz, bling your bike, scooter or shoes competition, design a flag or poster competition and opportunities to sign up for council-run Bikeability cycle training.

Councillor Toby Savage, Leader of South Gloucestershire Council, said: “We are delighted that a significant section of the Tewkesbury to Gloucester stage of the UK’s most prestigious cycling event takes place in South Gloucestershire this Friday.

“As well as the opportunity for local people to spectate a top sporting event on their doorstep and for free, we are using this occasion to highlight the importance of making the big switch to more sustainable and active transport.

“South Gloucestershire Council is incredibly proud of the investment we continue to make in installing safe cycling and walking routes to make sustainable travel modes the natural choice; helping to tackle the climate and nature emergencies and reach net zero emissions by 2030.”

The council’s Climate Emergency Manager Barry Wyatt rode the South Gloucestershire section of the tour himself during his summer vacation and said: “We might not be as fast or as fit as the Tour of Britain competitors, but anyone who makes the big switch from car to bike can improve their health and quality of life whilst making a difference to the environment.”

You can watch a speeded-up version of Barry’s tour here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2tQjQ7vEdLY

For more information about the whole race and further details of stage six, including the route through South Gloucestershire, view the AJ Bell Tour of Britain event guide www.tourofbritain.co.uk/digital-guide/

Residents have been informed that rolling road closures will be in place to ensure disruption is kept to a minimum along the stage six route on Friday. This means roads on and around the race route will be closed to traffic for a short period (usually around 30 minutes) to enable the race to pass through safely.

There will also be parking suspensions along the route at Horton Hill, Horton and Chipping Sodbury High Street, as well as 300 metres prior to the sprint section at Rangeworthy on both sides of the carriageway.

The Tour of Britain is escorted along the route by trained police officers and escort motorcyclists. If you are asked to stop by an officer, please listen carefully and follow their instructions.

The best viewing sites are Chipping Sodbury High Street and Rangeworthy village, although the sprint section at Rangeworthy will pass through very quickly. Find your safe spectator spot early and enjoy the build up to the peloton arriving. There will be an advance vehicle 15 minutes ahead of the race, keeping you up to date with what is happening.

Respect the riders – everyone is encouraged to support and cheer on the riders but please remember this is a major international race for them. Please don’t block their route, run alongside them or impede their progress. Keep children back from the edge of the road and animals on a lead, away from the roadside. Residents are encouraged to wave flags and South Gloucestershire Council will be giving some out in certain locations, but please keep flags, objects and photography equipment out of the road.

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Tour of Britain's Gloucestershire leg will 'bring residents together'

Published 8 September 2023

The peloton rides through Corse, Gloucestershire

The Tour of Britain's visit to Gloucestershire will help "bring residents together" says a council leader.

The race has been touring the country since beginning in Manchester.

It passed through Gloucestershire in 2016, and the penultimate day finished in Cheltenham in 2017.

Councillor Claire Young, leader of South Gloucestershire Council, said it would be " a great way to bring communities together to spectate".

"The excitement of the race has the potential to inspire more people to get out on their bikes in the local area and enjoy the benefits of cycling and travelling sustainably," she said.

The women's race visited the county in 2022 on a 67-mile route .

Saturday's men's race will start in Tewkesbury, pass through Cirencester before heading to Tetbury, Yate, Wotton-under-Edge and will finish in Gloucester.

'Showcase' county

The full route is available on the Tour of Britain website .

Mark Hawthorne, leader of Gloucestershire County Council, said: "I delighted that we that we are able to host stage seven of the 2023 Tour of Britain, following on from the success of the Women's Tour coming to the county in 2022.

"Events like the Tour of Britain are key to helping our economy thrive and showcase, to a significant international audience, all that Gloucestershire has to offer."

Mick Bennett, Tour of Britain race director, said: "None of this would be happening without the support from Gloucestershire County Council and South Gloucestershire Council, both of whom have shown an unwavering commitment to hosting the event."

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