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

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

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

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

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

Here is the full route and schedule for the race.

When is the 2022 Tour of Britain?

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

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

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

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

What is the full route?

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

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

Stage two – Hawick to Duns (175.2km)

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

Stage three – Durham to Sunderland (163.6km)

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

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

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

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

Stage five – West Bridgford to Mansfield (186.8km)

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

Stage six – Tewkesbury to Gloucester (170.9km)

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

Stage seven – West Bay to Ferndown (175.9km)

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

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

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

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2022 Tour of Britain route: full details and analysis

A stage-by-stage breakdown with insight from route director Andy Hawes

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John Whitney

The bookends of the 2022 Tour of Britain are almost a reversal of last year, with a start in Aberdeen and a finish in southern England, this time via a first visit to the Isle of Wight.

It’s an unpredictable route, with few stages you could guarantee will be won by any one type of rider.

Route director Andy Hawes says the 2022 Tour of Britain teams will have to keep a close eye on the road book and use all the tools at their disposal to solve the questions each stage will pose.

Highlights include an opening-stage summit finish at the Glenshee Ski Centre, deep in the wonderful Cairngorms, and a roving route around the Isle of Wight that covers every corner of the island.

Tour of Britain – stage guide

• Stage 1: Aberdeen – Glenshee Ski Centre
• Stage 2: Hawick – Duns
• Stage 3: Durham – Sunderland
• Stage 4: Redcar – Helmsley
• Stage 5: West Bridgford – Mansfield
• Stage 6: Tewkesbury – Gloucester
• Stage 7: West Bay – Ferndown
• Stage 8: Ryde – The Needles

Aberdeen – Glenshee Ski Centre

• When: Sunday 4 September
• Distance: 180.8km
• Total elevation: 2,512m
• Skoda KOMs: Bennachie Forest (Cat 3); My Lord’s Throat (Cat 3); Suie Road (Cat 2); Glenshee Ski Centre (Cat 1)
• Eisberg Sprints: Inverurie; Alford; Ballater

The 2022 Tour of Britain opens in Aberdeen, in exactly the same spot as Wout van Aert clinched last year’s victory in a gripping finale with home favourite Ethan Hayter.

The riders will start in Union Street, though racing will be neutralised until they cross last year’s finish line.

It’s the modern Tour of Britain’s second visit to Aberdeenshire and, after the start, the roads will be different from last year. “It’s always nice to not tread the same path,” says route director Andy Hawes.

The route heads west, towards the Cairngorms National Park, via popular local climbs My Lord’s Throat and Suie Road. It’s up and down all day, but trending up as the peloton makes its way into the Cairngorms.

The stage finishes at the Glenshee ski station at 650m, a rare summit finish on the first day of a week-long stage race. It’s only the final 3km where it begins to bite and Hawes reckons it’s a “big ring climb”.

“In the past I’d have been worried that a summit finish on stage 1 would have a detrimental effect on the rest of the race, and the last thing we want is someone gaining four minutes and the GC be done.”

He can’t see it playing out like that, and even if there was a big gap on the line, there are many obstacles for the leader to jump before the Isle of Wight finish. “It’s a gorgeous climb,” adds Hawes.

“I’m in two minds about what I want the weather to be. I’ve seen it in glorious sunshine, and on darker days like you would expect, and they’re both amazing. It’s so atmospheric, whatever the weather.”

Hawick – Duns

• When: Monday 5 September
• Distance: 174.8km
• Total elevation: 2,547m
• Skoda KOMs: Wanside Rig (Cat 3); Mainslaughter Law (Cat 3); Hardens Hill (Cat 3)
• Eisberg Sprints: Morebattle; Coldstream; Reston

As with last year’s race, this is another hilly week, packed to the gills with climbing.

The previous day’s 2,500 metres of elevation are followed by the same again today and only stage five drops under 2,000m.

We’re again in Scottish Borders territory, but despite the frequency of visits here, Hawes says they’ve found roads, towns and villages they’ve not been to before.

Hawick also hosted the start of stage 7 in 2021, a lumpy stage to Edinburgh won by Yves Lampaert.

The race doesn’t get as far north on this stage, heading out to the east coast town of Eyemouth, before turning around for the Lammermuir Hills, a natural separation between the Borders and East Lothian.

While it will have been hilly up to this point, all three of this day's King of the Mountains sections fall within the final 20km, three 3rd category climbs – Wanside Rig, Mainslaughter Law and Hardens Hill – and taking the peloton close to 450m elevation.

Rather than another summit finish, the peloton must negotiate a fast and open descent, one that, for the best descenders, will tempt them into stern attacks as they head towards the final summit.

“The last 5km is off the side of a mountain down into the finish in Duns,” says Hawes.

“Anybody who gets away on that final KOM could easily come across the line on their own. I can’t see it finishing in a bunch sprint.”

Durham – Sunderland

• When: Tuesday 6 September
• Distance: 163.3km
• Total elevation: 2,518m
• Skoda KOMs: Chapel Fell (Cat 1); Billy Lane (Cat 2); High Moorsley (Cat 3)
• Eisberg Sprints: Stanhope; Bishop Auckland; Ferryhill

County Durham’s Chapel Fell makes an appearance on day three.

At 627m high, it would be the ceiling of many Tours of Britain, but for the earlier visit to the Cairngorms.

The climb begins in the village of St John’s Chapel, averaging 8.3 per cent over almost 4km.

“The riders who are hanging on in there are going to hate it, as you can see the top from a long way off, it’s very open,” says Hawes.

From there, the stage is up and down, with two more KOMs at 98 and 148km, though nothing on the scale of Chapel Fell.

Around the mid-point, the race speeds through Barnard Castle, which will serve as a step in restoring its image as a County Durham market town, rather than the scene for the scandal involving Dominic Cummings, the former advisor of the soon-to-be-former PM.

The day ends in Sunderland, hosting the race for the first time, with a finish in Keel Square. “The city has been very supportive,” says Hawes.

“They’ve hosted a couple of rounds of the Tour Series. Once places host that, everyone gets excited and wonders what comes next. Often, that’s the Tour of Britain, or the Women’s Tour, which they’re in negotiations to host.

Here, we have an opportunity for a bunch sprint, with the hard part earlier in the stage. The break could go and hoover up a lot of the points in the KOM and sprint competitions.”

Redcar – Duncombe Park, Helmsley

• When: Wednesday 7 September
• Distance: 149.5km
• Total elevation: 2,669m
• Skoda KOMs: Robin Hood’s Bay (Cat 1); Egton Bank (Cat 2); Carlton Bank (Cat 1)
• Eisberg Sprints: Whitby; Stokesley; Newgate Bank

Just 40 miles separate the previous night’s finish and the start in Redcar, for what is the toughest stage on paper – the shortest, but with the most climbing (2,669m).

The route heads south down the coast to Whitby, before turning inland to traverse the North York Moors National Park. It’s set to be a great-looking stage, too.

“I’ve driven the length and breadth of this country in this job over the years,” Hawes says, “and I don’t get too many ‘wow’ moments anymore, where you drive round a corner and the view opens up in a grand way. This year, I had it a couple of times on stage four. It’s stunning. If they’re not going up, they’re going down, the only flat part is the neutralised section.”

The toughest climb, says Hawes, is the final KOM, the Category 1 Carlton Bank, around 26km from the finish. The Newgate Bank climb gets a sprint classification, with another downhill finish into Helmsley, similar to the one into Duns on stage two.

Day four marks the long-awaited return to Yorkshire. Since the ASO-backed Tour de Yorkshire launched in 2015, the Tour of Britain has been locked out of the county, but when the race folded, its doors opened once more.

“Redcar was due to be a finish in the 2020 Tour de Yorkshire and they were gutted when it didn’t happen,” says Hawes.

“Then there was the race’s sad demise after that, and we approached them to see if they wanted to host a start and they said absolutely.”

West Bridgford – Mansfield

• When: Thursday 8 September
• Distance: 187km
• Total elevation: 1,691m
• Skoda KOMs: Keyworth (Cat 3); Sparken Hill (Cat 3)
• Eisberg Sprints: Edingley; Retford; Clumber Park

With four chunky stages through mountain ranges of northern Scotland and England, it seems fair to the riders that they get a stage offering something close to a respite.

It’s hardly flat, though – it almost never is in the Tour of Britain – but with 1,691 metres elevation over the longest stage, the peloton can take stock at the start of the second half of the race and plot to make their move – or stay one step ahead.

There was a stage between these two towns in the 2018 race, won in swaggering fashion by Team Sky’s Brit Ian Stannard, a moment of glory at the back end of a career largely in service of others.

The Essex rider retired in 2020, but will be back at the race as a directeur sportif with British development outfit Trinity Racing.

This time, as is his wont, Hawes has plotted an entirely new route. “It’s one of the easier stages, and they’re needed between the harder days.

"We go through village after village, and towns like Retford and Worksop later in the stage, before the super-fast finish in Mansfield.

“This one on paper has bunch sprint written all over it. Every time we come to Nottinghamshire, it’s tough to find genuine KOMs. We’ve got two, rather than three. One early on and one later.

“It’s a typical Nottinghamshire stage. Towns, villages, forests, open country. It’s good, it gives the peloton a chance to decompress a little after four really tough stages. Usually, I would normally like three hard stages then an easier one, but it’s a day later because of the way we’ve moved down the country. The finish is super-wide, if slightly uphill.”

Tewkesbury – Gloucester

• When: Friday 9 September
• Distance: 165.1km
• Total elevation: 2,158m
• Skoda KOMs: Round Hill (Cat 2); Withington Hill (Cat 3); Crowley Hill (Cat 2)
• Eisberg Sprints: Cirencester; Rangeworthy; Dursley

Gloucestershire is a frequent host of the Tour of Britain, but stage 6 marks the first time it has hosted a full stage entirely within its borders.

The start and finish are separated by a little over 10 miles, so fans can easily visit both should they want to.

There are KOM points up for grabs early in the stage, with Round Hill and Withington Hill falling within the first 50 kilometres.

“Depending on the battle for the KOM jersey, I don’t think the peloton will want a break going too early on in this one,” says Hawes.

The race heads south through the Cotswolds, skirting round Cheltenham clockwise, heading through Cirencester, Tetbury and getting as far south as Chipping Sodbury and Yate, just north of Bristol.

They then turn the ship around and head north towards Gloucester. There are climbs throughout this stage, but given we’re spending so much time in the Cotswolds on day six, the peloton gets a lucky break because it could be far hillier. Two sprints fall within the final 50km.

There remains a sting in the tail, though, with an uncategorised climb just 10km from the finish.

“This year more than any it’s important for teams to study the road book and Veloviewer [road mapping software that many teams use before and during stages in their team cars] and plan what they’re going to do,” says Hawes.

“I think that every stage has something in the dying kilometres that, if they’re not paying close attention, then it could catch them out. I don’t think any one stage this week is going to be written down as being for one type of stage or another, or for one type of rider or another.”

West Bay – Ferndown

• When: Saturday 10 September
• Distance: 175.9km
• Total elevation: 2,377m
• Skoda KOMs: Daggers Gate (Cat 3); Whiteways Hill (Cat 2); Okeford Hill (Cat 2)
• Eisberg Sprints: Dorchester; Wareham; Knowlton

Stage 7 should prove a treat for riders and spectators alike. Remarkably, it’s the first time that the modern Tour of Britain (since 2004) has visited Dorset, and Hawes has served up a barnstormer of a route that showcases the county’s wonderful scenery and stiff climbs.

From West Bay, known for its striking golden cliffs, the route runs parallel to the coast down to Weymouth, turning inland through Dorchester and to Hawes’ favourite part of the stage into West Lulworth, close to Lulworth Cove and Durdle Door, and into the Isle of Purbeck peninsula and the majestic Corfe Castle.

It’s a tour of some of the coast’s highlights as much as it is a bike race and it’ll be worth tuning in for the helicopter shots of the scenery, as well as the racing.

The route heads inland towards Wareham, Milton Abbas and Wimborne Minster before looping round Ferndown’s town centre for the finish.

“If I was a betting man I’d predict a bunch sprint, the road lends itself to it,” says Hawes. Whatever happens on the road, this is Dorset at its most iconic.

Ryde – The Needles

• When: Sunday 11 September
• Distance: 148.7km
• Total elevation: 2,131m
• Skoda KOMs: Brading Down (Cat 1); Cowleaze Hill (Cat 2); Zig Zag Road/Ventnor (Cat 1); Tennyson Down (Cat 2)
• Eisberg Sprints: Sandown; Yarmouth; Cowes

For the first time, the Tour of Britain arrives on the Isle of Wight . Such are the logistics of getting to the island that the race could only ever start or finish there and, with sporting terrain and wonderful scenery, it’ll be a fitting finale for any bike race.

The island’s size necessitates a route that seems to cover just about every strip of tarmac on the island.

“Yes, we’re pretty much covering the Isle of Wight, that’s definitely ticked off,” says Hawes.

“It’s going to give riders and fans a full flavour of what the island is about.”

Because of how the route traverses the island, fans will be able to catch the race in multiple locations across the day.

“The route crosses over itself but you never get the feeling that you’re close to where you’ve been before. It’s different around every corner," adds Hawes.

“It’s up and down all day. The helicopter camera is going to be busy, there’ll be some classic shots to be had. It’s a fitting final stage. The military road [which runs down the island’s south west] is four metres from the edge of the cliff in places, and it might not be there for much longer with all the erosion.”

The race ends with a 2km climb up to Tennyson Down, the final 400m averaging 9.6 per cent – the toughest finish to a Tour of Britain, organisers reckon.

“I said before last year’s race, don’t be surprised if the jersey changes hands on the final stage, and there it was, with Ethan Hayter losing it on the line to Wout van Aert. Am I going to be as bold this year?

"I don’t know, but I think there will be many wearers of the jersey. Positioning on this final climb will be key if there’s all to play for.”

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Tour of Britain: Stage six preview!

Following a thrilling stage three in the 2022 Women’s Tour, elite-level cycling once again returns to Gloucestershire. Tewkesbury and Gloucester will once again provide the start and finish points in a race that will see the riders battle it out through the Cotswolds, giving fans at the start-line ample time to travel the short distance to the finish in Gloucester Docks and catch the climax of stage six.

Lorena Wiebes riding to victory in Gloucester during stage three of the Women's Tour, 2022 / Image: SWPix

What is the route?

Heading south out of Tewkesbury and along Gloucester Road, the peloton will ride east, towards the Cotswolds and a hilly first half of stage six. Rolling past Sudeley Castle, the riders hit their first climb just 20km into the race, a category two ascent to Round Hill. Heading west to Andoversford, the riders then lurch southwards their second mountain stage within the opening 50km, a category three climb up Withington Hill. The descent then leads the riders on the fast route down to Cirencester, where the peloton hit the first sprint stage near the Royal Agricultural University.

The riders then continue westwards through the Cotswolds before heading south in a loop that passes through Tetbury, Horton and Yate before the second sprint stage at Rangeworthy. The final 50km promises to be a thrilling chase through South Gloucestershire, including another sprint stage through Dursley, before the final climb at Crawley Hill. After flying through Stroud, the peloton then descend into a dash to Gloucester Docks in what could be a real Tour classic.

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Tour of Britain 2022 route: Everything you need to know about the stages of the 18th edition

A stage-by-stage guide to the route of the 2022 Tour of Britain

Words: Rachel Jary

The 18th edition of the 2022 Tour of Britain is set to be a spectacle. Kicking off on the September 4, the eight-day race will begin in Aberdeen before heading the Scottish Borders then moving west towards the North Pennines. Following this, the steep climbs of North Yorkshire await the riders, then the stunning Cotswolds. The penultimate stage takes place in Dorset before the grand finale on the Isle of Wight.

Tour of Britain 2022 Route – The stages

TOUR OF BRITAIN 2022, STAGE ONE (04/09): ABERDEEN > GLENSHEE SKI CENTRE (181.3KM)

The lead up to this point in the race isn’t a simple one, though, with rolling roads right from the flag drop in Aberdeen. The stage features a sprint point after just 27 kilometres so we can expect to see a furious start, and there are three categorised climbs to follow from then on. A further two sprint points in the latter half of the stage means that the opening day gives riders little respite, with drama to be expected throughout. The winner of this stage will wear the first leader's jersey of the race, and it will then be a case of seeing if they can bold it all the way to the finish.

TOUR OF BRITAIN 2022, STAGE TWO (05/09): HAWICK > DUNS (175.2KM)

Packed into the final 25 kilometres of the race are three third category climbs. While they aren’t long, they will seriously test the legs after a day of racing and could put some sprinters in danger. Teams who don’t want a bunch finish will use these hills as springboards for attacks and hope to stay away on the descent to the finish in Duns.

TOUR OF BRITAIN 2022, STAGE THREE (06/09): DURHAM > SUNDERLAND (163.6KM)

The category two Billy Lane climb comes roughly 40 kilometres later. It’s not as long as Chapel Fell or as steep, but it will still sting the legs after a tough opening to the stage. The route gradually descends towards the final climb of the day – the third category High Moorsley climb – which comes with just under 20 kilometres to go to the finish. The finish itself is a flat run-in to Sunderland which could be won by the breakaway or be an opportunity for the fast men who have hung on to this point. 

TOUR OF BRITAIN 2022, STAGE FOUR (07/09): REDCAR > DUNCOMBE PARK, HELMSLEY (149.5KM)

The peloton then has a little respite before a savage, unrelenting final 30 kilometres of the stage. The Carlton Bank climb kicks off proceedings, it’s a 2km long ascent with an average gradient of 9.8%. Newgate Bank follows 12 kilometres later, a similar length to Carlton Bank but the inclines aren’t quite as severe. The stage finishes after the peloton has descended to the line in Duncombe Park, one of Yorkshire’s finest historic houses and estates.

TOUR OF BRITAIN 2022, STAGE FIVE (08/09): WEST BRIDGFORD > MANSFIELD (186.8KM)

The second incline of the day comes with just over 30 kilometres of racing to go and the route does steadily climb upwards from then on towards the finish in Mansfield. Sprinters should be able to hold on to the peloton in today’s stage, but they will have fatigue in their legs following the tough stage in Yorkshire the day before. However, this stage is as easy as it’s going to get for the fast men, it’s the only one in the 2022 Tour with less than 2,000 metres of climbing.

TOUR OF BRITAIN 2022, STAGE SIX (09/09): TEWKESBURY > GLOUCESTER (170.9KM)

The second category climb, Crawley Hill, is the final one of the day coming 24 kilometres from the finish. It’s a rolling run-in to the line from here which could provide good terrain for a late attack for a breakaway to stay away. The finish itself in Gloucester is flat and fast.

TOUR OF BRITAIN 2022, STAGE SEVEN (10/09): WEST BAY > FERNDOWN (175.9KM)

As the route heads inland towards Wareham the riders have some brief respite on flatter roads before things kick up again near the third ascent of the day: the second category Okeford Hill. From then on, it’s a rolling run-in to the finish which doesn’t include any categorised climbs, just one intermediate sprint point which comes 20 kilometres before the line. The sprinters could hang on in this stage and have a shot at the win, but it’s going to take some effort, especially with fatigue in the legs.

TOUR OF BRITAIN 2022, STAGE EIGHT (11/09): RYDE > THE NEEDLES (148.9KM)

Cowleaze Hill and Zig Zag Road come back-to-back after 110 kilometres of racing, and we can expect these climbs to split the peloton. From then, the riders will race along the Military Road towards The Needles Landmark Attraction. The 2022 Tour of Britain culminates with a two-kilometre climb up to Tennyson Down, the final 400 metres of which average a gradient of 9.6%, making it one of the hardest finishes in the race’s history.

Where to watch the 2022 Tour of Britain

The Tour of Britain will be televised live on ITV4 in the UK and around the world by Eurosport and the Global Cycling Network (GCN). Other International broadcasters are due to be announced later this month.

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Tour of Britain Route, Stages and Results 2022

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Tour of Britain 2024 Stages and Routes

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.

Tour of Britain: Full list of road closures for Stage 6 of cycling race in Gloucestershire

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The Tour of Britain is set to return next month - with stage six of the cycling race being held in Gloucestershire. 

The race will see some of the world’s best cyclists begin the race in Aberdeen before competing in eight different stages and ending in the Isle of Wight.

When is the Tour of Britain 2022? 

The Tour of Britain 2022 will begin on 4 September and finish on 11 September.

There will be eight stages in total, with riders cycling between 148km and 186km each day.

Where is each stage of the Tour of Britain 2022? 

Stage One - Sunday 4 September: Aberdeen to Glenshee Ski Centre - 181.3km

Stage Two - Monday 5 September: Hawick to Duns - 175.2km

Stage Three - Tuesday 6 September: Durham to Sunderland - 163.6km 

Stage Four - Wednesday 7 September: Redcar to Duncombe Park - 149.5km

Stage Five - Thursday 8 September: West Bridgford to Mansfield - 186.8km

Stage Six - Friday 9 September: Twekesbury to Gloucester - 170.9km

Stage Seven - Saturday 10 September: West Bay to Ferndown - 175.9km

Stage Eight - Sunday 11 September: Ryde to The Needles - 148.9km

What is the route for Stage Six of the Tour of Britain in Gloucestershire?

Stage Six of the Tour of Britain will take cyclists through Gloucestershire. The race will begin in Winchcombe and then move to Cirencester, Wotton-under-Edge, Dursley and Stroud, before ending in Gloucester.

The race will be broadcast live on ITV4 in the UK.

Which Gloucestershire roads will be closed for the Tour of Britain?

More than a dozen road closures will be in place for Stage Six of the Tour of Britain - but most of them will only remain closed for around 30 minutes.

Full road closures will be in operation at the start in Tewkesbury and the finish in Gloucester.

The below road closures will be in place from 0.01am to 2pm in Tewkesbury:

Post Office Lane – Full road closure along its entire length

St Marys Lane – Full road closure from Church Street to Church Street

St Marys Road – Full road closure from Mill Street to St Marys Lane

Mill Street – Full road closure from Church Street to St Marys Road

Gander Lane – Full road closure from Church Street to Swilgate Road

Church Street – Full road closure from Barton Street to Gloucester Road

The below road closures will be in place from 0.01am to 11.59pm in Gloucester:

Severn Road – Full road closure from Commercial Road to Llanthony Road

The Quay – Full road closure from Commercial Road to Westgate Street

Ladybellgate Street – Full road closure from Longsmith Street to Commercial Road

Longsmith Street – Full road closure from Southgate Street to Ladybellgate Street

Commercial Road – Full road closure from Kimbrose Way to Southgate Street

Southgate Street – Full road closure from Kimbrose Way to Longsmith Street

Parliament Street – Full road closure from Southgate Street to Brunswick Road

Commercial Road – Full road closure from Kimbrose Way to The Quay

Kimbrose Way – Full road closure from Southgate Street to Commercial Road

Llanthony Road – Full road closure from Southgate Street to Severn Road

Spa Road – Full road closure from Southgate Street to Brunswick Road

Tour of Britain 2022 Preview - A hilly profile for home favourite Pidcock

Day one summit finish could prove to be GC decider, with mix of sprints and hills throughout the week

The 18th edition of the modern Tour of Britain kicks off with its northernmost start on Sunday, with 108 riders setting off from Aberdeen ahead of eight stages that will culminate in a first-ever visit to the Isle of Wight.

There's no time trial at this year's race but an opening day summit finish, as well as several hilly stages including the final day, look set to determine the destination of the new-look leader's jersey.

Chief among the contenders for that red jersey will be Ineos Grenadiers, the home team who boast what is on paper easily the strongest squad at this year's race. The Tour of Britain marks the final race of Richie Porte 's career. The 37-year-old, who has Paris-Nice, the Tour de Suisse, and the Critérium du Dauphiné among his career palmarès, is part of a powerful lineup this week.

Tom Pidcock will lead the British team. The 23-year-old, who won on L'Alpe d'Huez at the Tour de France, is among the major favourites for the overall win at the race. As well as Porte, he'll be able to rely on Amstel Gold Race winner Michał Kwiatkowski and Brabantse Pijl winner Magnus Sheffield in his bid for glory.

The other major name in contention for the red jersey is Israel-Premier Tech newcomer Dylan Teuns , who undertakes his first stage race for the team since his mid-season transfer. The Belgian, who won Le Flèche Wallonne this spring, has three race days under his belt since the August 5 move.

Having won the Tour de Pologne, Tour de Wallonie, and Arctic Race of Norway in the past, Teuns is well-suited to this style of race and will be a major contender for the win. Climber Michael Woods is also on the ISN team following his early Vuelta a España abandon, with the duo set to make a formidable pairing as the team searches for valuable UCI points.

Bora-Hansgrohe are the next of the five WorldTour teams lining up at the race. 2019 Tour of Turkey winner Felix Großschartner lines up as the leader at the German squad, the pair also among the favourites for overall glory on the Isle of Man.

Shane Archbold, Jordi Meeus, and Marco Haller will spearhead the team's lead-out train, while Nils Politt is another option to contest for stage victories.

At Team DSM, sprinter Cees Bol will be looking to add to his five-win haul during his time at the squad, which is set to come to a close with him moving on for 2023. The 27-year-old is among the strongest sprinters on the start list and will be confident of a victory, while Chris Hamilton is an option on the hilly stages among a young squad.

Movistar, meanwhile, come equipped with the versatile Matteo Jorgenson , who finished fourth at the Tour de la Provence and was a breakaway staple at the Tour de France. He and Oscar Rodríguez will lead the team's charge as they seek a UCI points haul to stave off the relegation threat.

Bardiani-CSF-Faizanè will be led by the highly rated Filippo Zana, who moves to BikeExchange-Jayco next year, while Sacha Modolo is their man for the sprints. Uno-X have young duo Anthon Charmig and Anders Halland Johannessen to rely on for an overall bid. Trinity Racing, meanwhile, will be led by Thomas Gloag , the young British climber soon to turn pro with Jumbo-Visma.

Walls, Bol, and Modolo are among the top sprinters at the race, look out too for Jake Stewart (Great Britain), Kenneth Van Rooy (Sport Vlaanderen-Baloise), and Eduard Prades (Caja Rural-Seguros SGA) in the bid for the blue points jersey.

With red and blue taken, those hoping to compete for the mountain classification will be taking aim at green, while the white intermediate sprint jersey is something extra for the breakaway men to fight for.

Those riders and the rest of the peloton will be doing battle on a varied terrain over the next week, starting with the queen stage of the race in a bold move from the organisers. The opener, 181.3km from 2021 finish host Aberdeen to the Glenshee Ski Centre, will take in three smaller hills before a long drag towards the final climb.

There, the GC hopefuls should do battle on the 8.3km, 3.1% slopes. The toughest test of the day, though, and likely the best place to watch the riders suffer, is the Suie Hill climb at 82.5km. The peloton will be taking on double-digit gradients on the 1.9km, 8.6% hill.

Stage 2 brings more hills, with a cluster of them coming towards the end of the 175.2km run from Hawick to Duns in the Scottish Borders. The day will be marked by rolling roads for the most part, before packing three third-category climbs into the final 25km, the last of which comes just 6km from the line. A day for punchy sprinters and the hilly specialists.

The next day brings the peloton into England for the first time as the race loops around the north-east from Durham to Sunderland. The first-category climb of Chapel Fell (4.1km at 7.8%) is the biggest challenge of the day, but the 163.6km stage is set to be one for the sprinters with a rolling run to the line.

Stage 4 moves further down the North Sea coast as the peloton heads 149.5km from Redcar to Duncombe Park. Despite two first-category climbs along the way – including the Robin Hood's Bay climb lifted from the Tour de Yorkshire – before a downhill run over the last 10km which could suit any late attackers who jump away on the road to the late final intermediate sprint of the day.

The race's fifth stage to Mansfield is set to play host to another sprint finish, with just two third-category climbs dotted along the route of the 186.8km stage. Once again, there are some small lumps and rises in the final kilometres, but not enough to provoke any race-altering attacks.

The peloton races around the south-west of England on stage 6 as they head 170.9km from Tewkesbury to Gloucester. Three small classified climbs are placed throughout the stage but none are close enough to the finish to launch any major attacks. One unclassified 2.2km, 5.7% climb lies 10km from the line, though, which is a chance for someone to disrupt the sprinters.

It's another day, another sprint on stage 7. The race to Ferndown near Bournemouth on the south coast. Again, there are three classified climbs on the route, but none look set to affect the finish, which features the flattest run-in of the race ahead of an uphill dash to the line.

As the race started with a summit finish, it's only right that it concludes with another uphill test. Though not as tough as the Glenshee Ski Centre climb, there are some harsh double-digit gradients on the 400-metre uphill run to The Needles on the Isle of Wight.

The 148.9km stage on the historic first visit to the island criss-crosses all over the Isle of Wight and brings two first-category and two second-category hills (including the finish) as the race draws to a close. The mountain classification could be decided on this final day and, if the GC race is close, that could be settled on the challenging finish at The Needles, too.

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Tour of Britain 2022: Stages & Training Guide

September 02, 2022 5 min read

Wattbike HQ At The Centre Of The Tour Of Britain

The Tour of Britain is the UK's most prestigious cycle race, a multi-stage event held annually in September. It brings together the best cyclists and teams in the world to battle it out on the roads of Great Britain, all the way from Scotland through to the Isle of Wight. Now, the countdown is on for one of the most spectacular and prestigious cycle races in the UK which will commence on Sunday 4 September 2022.

Tour of Britain: Background

The Tour of Britain first developed just after the Second World War through a dispute between cyclists and the British administrative body, the National Cyclists' Union (NCU). The NCU was wary of a mass-participation cycle race being held on open roads, but cyclists wanted a British version of the Tour de France and to bring mass cycle racing to British roads.

Event Evolution

Several iterations of the race followed in the subsequent decades. These included The Milk Race, sponsored by a sales monopoly for dairy farmers; the Kellogg’s Tour of Britain, which ran from the late 80s to the early 90s; and the PruTour which ran for two seasons in the late 90s. The Tour suffered bad publicity after multiple safety incidents, and took a five-year hiatus as a result before being reborn in the form we know it today in 2004.

Previous Winners

The Tour of Britain is now an internationally renowned and respected race, attracting teams from all over the world to race the roads of the UK. British riders have won twice since the new format launched in 2004: Bradley Wiggins for Team Sky in 2013 and Steve Cummings for Team Dimension Data in 2016.

Tour of Britain: 2022 Route

The Tour of Britain 2022 route is set to be history-making, with the most northerly Grand Depart to date and the first-ever opening day summit finish in modern race history. Many of the stages are being held in counties never to host a stage for the modern race before - including Gloucestershire and Dorset.

The 2022 race will begin in Scotland, before moving through the Scottish borders, northern England, southern England, and finishing in sensational style on the Isle of Wight. The total route length of the Tour of Britain 2022 will see riders cover 1,204km over eight stages.

Tour of Britain: 2022 Stages

Stage 1 - grand depart from aberdeen.

The Grand Depart for the Tour of Britain 2022 will commence in the heart of Aberdeen city centre. The first stage is 181.3km (112.7m) and will be the most northerly start in the Tour of Britain’s history.

Got a Wattbike Atom? You can take on the first summit finish 'The Old Military Road' on the Wattbike Hub (in the Summer Sessions category) which has a distance of 9.16km and an average gradient of 2.9%.

Stage 2 - Elevation through the Scottish Borders

Stage 2 will see the teams cycle from Hawick to Duns in the Scottish borders. This stage will be 175.2km in length and see the riders battling it out over a total elevation gain of 2,457m throughout the stage.

Stage 3 - Durham makes Tour of Britain Debut

The third stage of the 2022 route begins in Durham. Although this city has never hosted a modern Tour of Britain stage before, it was the setting of multiple editions of The Milk Race. The total distance for Stage 3 will be 163.6km.

Stage 4 - Ups & Downs in Yorkshire

Stage 4 is when the race will really begin to heat up, as the brutal final 30km of this 149.5km stage features the climbs of Carlton Bank (2km long, 9.8% average gradient) and Newgate Bank (2km long, 6% average gradient). The riders will at least be able to enjoy a downhill finish as they descend into Duncombe Park, one of Yorkshire’s finest historic houses and estates.

Why not test your Wattbiker stamina and conquer Carlton Bank climb on the Wattbike Hub app in the Summer Sessions x ToB category.

Stage 5 - Iconic Landmarks & Iconic Climbs

Stage 5 is the only stage in the Tour of Britain 2022 with less than 2,000m of climbing. The route will take in iconic landmarks in this part of Britain, such as Clumber Park and Sherwood Forest, as well as passing by Wattbike HQ in Nottingham!

Stage 6 - The Fan Favourite

Gloucestershire will be host to stage 6 of the Tour of Britain 2022, the first time this county has hosted a stage for the prestigious race. This stage is set to be a fan-favourite, with the start and finish only 10 miles apart and the route winding its way through the iconic Cotswolds area of outstanding natural beauty.

Stage 7 - The beauty of Dorset

The penultimate stage of the race showcases the beauty of Dorset and West Bay's golden cliffs, running parallel with the West Dorset Heritage coast to Ferndown. Riders will complete 175.9km featuring two Category 2 climbs and one Category 3 climb.

Stage 8 - Isle of Wight Showdown

The final stage of the Tour of Britain will be an epic showdown on the Isle of Wight, and is set to be the largest ever sporting event to take place on the island. The spectacular 148.9km route will take the cyclists from Ryde to the iconic Needles and is sure to captivate the entire island. Not only that, the final 400 metres of the race average a gradient of 9.6%, making it the toughest ending to any Tour of Britain in modern history.

Feeling brave? You can finish the final climb of the Tour with the pros on the Wattbike Hub. Head to the Summer Sessions category and select 'Needles Battery' climb!

How to Train for the Tour of Britain

To train for the Tour of Britain, riders will need to work on both endurance and power. Distance training is a must, as are tough climbs.

The Wattbike Atom smart bike, perfect for climbs

The electromagnetic resistance system allows the Wattbike Atom to instantly react to elevation changes when climbing, and with a choice of preset gearing options, riders can personalise their setup to mimic the feeling of riding outdoors.

Training plans are essential to your progress

Wattbike has essential training plans expertly designed for cyclists looking to emulate Grand Tour riding. One of the best is the Haute Road Training Plan , a training plan designed to prepare you for a multi-day event with lots of climbing. There are also 50-mile and 100-mile sportive training plans , which will help prepare you for the distance covered during the Tour’s route and major stages.

Wattbike Hub: Home to 100+ Workouts

Finally, the Wattbike Hub App has over 100 workouts from HIIT and sprints to climbs and event simulations, providing everything you need to train for the Tour of Britain, ride like a pro, and improve your endurance and power.

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Tour of Britain live stream: how to watch all cycling stages online from anywhere – route, schedule, start time, Day 3

The riders are all set for the 18th edition of this cycling spectacular

It's Day 3 of the 18th edition of the Tour of Britain with the cyclists starting on the road from Durham to Sunderland at 11.30am BST. Corbin Strong still leads the field by a narrow margin after a tight finish yesterday. Britain's Tom Pidcock is 14 seconds behind. The UK's biggest cycle race this year sees the peloton tackle a 1,352km journey from Aberdeen down to the Isle of Wight. Join us for a spin as we explain how to get a 2022 Tour of Britain live stream and watch UCI WorldTour cycling online from anywhere.

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The race begins with two stages in Scotland before working its way south through England. By the time the riders make the finish line at The Needles they will have endured 18,572m of climbing.

Along with a series of medium mountain stages, and flat city circuits, this year's event returns to Yorkshire and also features its first ever full stages in the counties of Dorset and Gloucestershire.

Last year's event saw Belgium's Wout van Aert win the final stage in thrilling style to pip Great Britain's Ethan Hayter to overall victory. Read on for everything you need to know to watch a 2022 Tour of Britain live stream from anywhere.

How to watch a FREE Tour of Britain live stream in the UK

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2022 Tour of Britain, route, schedule and start times

• Stage 1 - Sunday, September 4 at 10.45am BST, 5.45am ET, 7.45pm AEST
• Stage 2 - Monday, September 5 at 10.45am BST, 5.45am ET, 7.45pm AEST
• Stage 3 - Tuesday, September 6 at 11am BST, 6am ET, 8pm AEST
• Stage 4 - Wednesday, September 7 at 11.15am BST, 6.15am ET, 8.15pm AEST
• Stage 5 - Thursday, September 8 at 10.30am BST, 5.30am ET, 7.30pm AEST
• Stage 6 - Friday, September 9 at 10.45am BST, 5.45am ET, 7.45pm AEST
• Stage 7 - Saturday, September 10 at 10.45am BST, 5.45am ET, 7.45pm AEST
• Stage 8 - Sunday, September 11 at 10.45am BST, 5.45am ET, 7.45pm AEST

How to watch Tour of Britain 2022: US cycling live stream details

US-based cycling fans can live stream the Tour of Britain with a GCN+ subscription, which costs $8.99 per month or $49.99 annually.

Start times vary, but you'll need to prepare for some sleepy loss, as most of the stages begin at 6am ET / 3am PT or earlier. You can find the schedule higher up the page.

And if you're currently out of the US but want to watch the race, then don't forget to explore the VPN route set out above.

How to watch Tour of Britain 2022: live stream cycling in Australia

You can tune into the Tour of Britain Down Under with a GCN+ subscription, which costs $12.99 per month or $64.99 annually.

Start times vary, but most of the stages get underway at around 7.30pm AEST. You can find the schedule above.

If you're not currently in Oz, you can download a VPN to tune into your home coverage of the race from anywhere. 

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How to watch the 2022 Tour of Britain: live stream cycling in Canada

You know the score by now. Canadians can also tune into the Tour of Britain live via GCN+, which costs $11.99 per month or $59.99 annually.

Start times vary, but you'll need to prepare for some sleep loss, as most of the stages begin at 6am ET / 3am PT or earlier. You can find the Tour of Britain schedule nearer the top of this article.

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Tour de France 2024 stage-by-stage guide: Route maps and profiles for all 21 days

This year’s tour de france will take the peloton from florence to a time-trial finish in nice via some epic climbs in the pyrenees and the alps, article bookmarked.

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The 2024 Tour de France is a truly unique race beginning in Florence and ending – for the first time in its 121-year history – outside Paris .

This year’s Tour will wrap up without the usual procession to the Champs-Elysees, where security resources will be focused on the Paris Olympics starting five days later. Instead, organisers have opted to end the race with an individual time-trial in Nice, adding the possibility of the yellow jersey changing hands on a dramatic final day.

Before that, riders face a typically gruelling challenge, with a hilly start in Italy before crossing to France where a perilous gravel stage awaits in Troyes. Week two leads the peloton south to the Pryenees and the monstrous Col du Tourmalet, before a series of days in the Alps including a particularly brutal stage 19 with a summit finish in Isola.

It all concludes in Nice on Sunday 21 July, where the race winner will be crowned.

Stage 1: Florence to Rimini (hilly, 206km) | Saturday 29 June

The opening stage of the 2024 Tour de France will be a beautiful ride, starting with the Grand Depart on the banks of the Arno river in the centre of Florence before heading through Tuscany to the finish line on Italy’s east coast, on the beachfront of Rimini. The route also takes in San Marino, the Tour’s 13th country. But it will be tough on what is the most hilly first stage in the race’s history with 3,600m of climbing to conquer. It could be a day for Tadej Pogacar to immediately make his mark, or for an outstanding classics rider like Mathieu van der Poel to target, while young puncheurs like Ireland’s Ben Healy and Belgium’s Maxim Van Gils could be outside bets.

• Stage 1: Romain Bardet shakes off peloton to finally claim yellow jersey

Stage 2: Cesenatico to Bologna, (hilly, 199km) | Sunday 30 June

The second day throws up a more gentle ride, though it still contains six categorised climbs to test the legs. The purest sprinters will get left behind but the small ascents are unlikely to put off the more hardy fast men, like Wout van Aert , who will like the look of the fast finish in Bologna.

• Stage 2: Kevin Vauquelin earns debut win as Tadej Pogacar assumes yellow

Stage 3: Plaisance to Turin (flat, 231km) | Monday 1 July

The long third stage will be the first opportunity for a bunch sprint to the finish line. Expect Alpecin-Deceuninck to try and control the final kilometres in an effort to position Jasper Philipsen for the win, but there is a stacked list of sprinters ready to challenge him including Arnaud de Lie, Dylan Groenewegen, Sam Bennett, Wout van Aert and Mark Cavendish, chasing a record 35th stage win to finally eclipse the great Eddy Merckx.

• Stage 3: Biniam Girmay makes history as first black African to win a Tour stage

Stage 4: Pinerolo to Valloire (mountainous, 140km) | Tuesday 2 July

A tough fourth stage takes the riders into France via a couple of testing category-two climbs and to the foot of the Col du Galibier – the first hors categorie ascent of the race. The gradient averages only 5.3% but at 23km long, it is a draining slog of a climb to the top and the strongest climbers will come to the fore. Expect some attacks among the big hitters like Tadej Pogacar and Jonas Vingegaard as we get our first real sense of the battle for overall victory.

• Stage 4: Tadej Pogacar makes statement with dominant win to regain yellow

Stage 5: Saint-Jean-de-Maurienne to Saint-Vulbas (flat, 177km) | Wednesday 3 July

The second sprint finish of this year’s Tour contains some small hills but nothing that should disrupt the power riders from reaching the finish near the front, where they will expect to battle for victory.

• Stage 5: Mark Cavendish makes history with record-breaking 35th win

Stage 6: Macon to Dijon (flat, 163km) | Thursday 4 July

An even flatter day looks ripe for a bunch sprint on the streets of Dijon. One small categorised climb early in the stage precedes an intermediate sprint which might be targeted by those hunting the green jersey, and a breakaway will almost certainly then take to the front of the race. But it is likely to be caught by the sprinters’ teams before the finish as the peloton’s power riders fight for the stage win.

• Stage 6: Dylan Groenewegen wins photo finish in Dijon

Stage 7: Nuits-Saint-Georges to Gevrey-Chambertin, (ITT, 25km) | Friday 5 July

The first individual time-trial of this year’s Tour de France sweeps through thick forest before opening out into the picturesque vineyards of Burgundy. The only climb is the short Cote de Curtil-Vergy (1.6km at 6.1%), followed by a descent into Gevrey-Chambertin, and here Remco Evenepoel – the reigning time-trial world champion – will plan to take some time from his general classification rivals who are less adept against the clock.

• Stage 7: Remco Evenepoel claims ‘crazy’ time trial win

Stage 8: Semur-en-Auxois to Colombey-les-Deux-Eglises (flat, 176km) | Saturday 6 July

It may be officially listed as a flat day, but stage eight contains five categorised climbs and plenty more undulation, along with an uphill drag to the finish which should be enough to shake out some of the pure sprinters from contention. This could be a bunch sprint, a day for the breakaway or even a bold solo attack if the situation presents itself for an opportunist near the front of the race.

• Stage 8: Biniam Girmay secures second stage win in sprint finish

Stage 9: Troyes to Troyes (hilly, 199km) | Sunday 7 July

The Tour de France takes on the gravel roads of the Champagne region to see out the first week, and the white dusty terrain could take down a few unfortunate victims. The 14 sections of gravel span 32km in all, and they are similar to the roads of the iconic Italian race, Strade-Bianche. The past winners of Strade-Bianche – Tom Pidcock, Mathieu van der Poel, Wout van Aert and Tadej Pogacar – will fancy their chances here.

• Stage 9: Frustrated Tom Pidcock narrowly beaten on chaotic and dusty day

Rest day: Orleans | Monday 8 July

Stage 10: orleans to saint-amand-montrond (flat, 187km) | tuesday 9 july.

The Tour heads down to the centre of France, where on paper it is a nice-looking day for the sprinters, but they will need to stay alert to winds which could split the pack along this twisting route south to Saint-Amand-Montrond in the Loire Valley. A short, sharp climb 8km from the finish could be the launchpad for a brave attack, though the muscle men of the peloton will hope to fight it out against each other at the finish in Saint-Amand-Montrond.

• Stage 10: Jasper Philipsen capitalises on Mathieu van der Poel leadout for stage win

Stage 11: Evaux-les-Bains to Le Lioran, (mountainous, 211km) | Wednesday 10 July

Six categorised climbs pepper a hard up-and-down day through the Massif Central. The third-from-last ascent is the toughest, the Puy Mary Pas de Peyrol (5.4km at 8.1%), with a painfully steep final 2km to conquer, and strong climbing legs will be needed to win the stage. A good day for a breakaway to escape and potentially stay away to the end.

• Stage 11: Tearful Jonas Vingegaard battles back to pip Tadej Pogacar

Stage 12: Aurillac to Villeneuve-sur-Lot, (flat, 204km) | Thursday 11 July

The ‘flat’ categorisation disguises the numerous small hills dotted through this picturesque route to Villeneuve which will drain legs if the pace is high. Expect a determined breakaway to make it difficult for those teams hoping to set up a bunch sprint at the finish – twice before, the day has been won by a rider in the breakaway here.

• Stage 12: Biniam Girmay seals hat-trick of sprint stage wins

Stage 13: Agen to Pau, (flat, 165km) | Friday 12 July

Pau is a staple of the Tour de France over the years, acting as the gateway to the Pyrenees mountains. The hilly finish to the stage might slow down some of the pure sprinters but they will be determined to reel in a breakaway – especially if they failed to do so a day earlier, and with so much hard climbing to come.

• Stage 13: Jasper Philipsen pips Wout van Aert as Primoz Roglic abandons

Stage 14: Pau to Saint-Lary-Soulan Pla d’Adet, (mountainous, 152km) | Saturday 13 July

The iconic Col du Tourmalet stands in the middle of this mountain stage, with the road peaking at 2,115m above sea level. The 19km climb averages 7.4% gradient and once it’s conquered, two more big climbs await including a summit finish at Pla d’Adet. The GC contenders will surely trade blows on this brutal day.

• Stage 14: Tadej Pogacar wins wild stage after fan throws crisps in leader’s face

Stage 15: Loudenvielle to Plateau de Beille (mountainous, 198km) | Sunday 14 July

A nice relaxing weekend in the Pyrenees is rounded off with five climbs over a 200km route, all rated category one or harder. Expect fireworks among the yellow jersey contenders as they race to the finish atop Plateau de Beille.

Rest day: Gruissan | Monday 15 July

Stage 16: Gruissan to Nimes (flat, 189km) | Tuesday 16 July

This is the final chance for the sprinters to bag a stage before the road kicks up into the mountains once more. Those in contention for the win will need to keep their composure as roundabouts punctuate the long final strip into the line in Nimes.

Stage 17: Saint-Paul-Trois-Chateaux to Superdevoluy (mountainous, 178km) | Wednesday 17 July

The peloton reaches the Alps for a day that will be draining as the road tilts from the start. There are bonus seconds to be collected at the top of the category-one Col du Noyer, before a fast descent to a small summit finish which caps a tough second half to this stage.

Stage 18: Gap to Barcelonnette (hilly, 180km) | Thursday 18 July

A breakaway will certainly have a go at escaping up the road to clinch this stage, and they should be able to make it stick. The five official climbs are all category-three ascents which might mean some of the well-rounded sprinters, like Wout van Aert, can clamber over them and be a threat at the finish.

Stage 19: Embrun to Isola 2000 (mountainous, 145km) | Friday 19 July

Perhaps the most eye-catching stage when the 2014 route was unveiled was this one: three monstrous Alpine climbs, back to back, with a summit finish at Isola. The middle climb of the trio is the giant Cime de la Bonette (22.9km at 6.9%), the highest road in France at 2,802m. If the fight for the yellow jersey is still alive at this point in the race, this will be a thrilling stage for the story to unfold.

Stage 20: Nice to Col de la Couillole (mountainous, 133km) | Saturday 20 July

It may be a little shorter at only 133km, but this is another brutally tough mountain stage featuring four climbs and another summit finish, atop the Col de la Couillole, and it is another day when the yellow jersey could be won or lost.

Stage 21: Monaco to Nice (ITT, 34km) | Sunday 21 July

The race will finish without the usual procession through Paris and instead see the riders contest an individual time-trial from Monaco to Nice that could decide the outcome of the Tour. The last time-trial finale saw Greg Lemond pinch the yellow jersey on the Champs-Elysees, beating Laurent Fignon by eight seconds. This route is longer than the stage-seven time-trial, and a little more hilly too, so there is potential for some significant time gaps.

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Lloyds Bank Tour of Britain Men 2024 route revealed

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• Published on July 10, 2024
• in Men's Cycling

The Lloyds Bank Tour of Britain Men 2024 has announced its host venues, promising six thrilling stages from Kelso in the Scottish Borders to Felixstowe on the Suffolk coast. This 20th edition of Britain’s premier national tour will traverse regions including the Scottish Borders, Tees Valley, South Yorkshire, West Northamptonshire, and East Suffolk.

2024 Lloyds Bank Tour of Britain Men Route

Stage 1: Scottish Borders

The race kicks off on Tuesday 3rd September in the scenic Scottish Borders, with an opening stage starting and finishing in Kelso’s cobbled market square. This stage will feature a finishing circuit, providing spectators a chance to witness the action unfold. Councillor Scott Hamilton expressed pride in hosting the event, recognising its impact on the community and local economy.

Stage 2: Tees Valley

On Wednesday 4th September, the race moves to Tees Valley, starting in Darlington. This area has become familiar to cycling fans, having hosted various races, including the Lloyds Bank National Circuit Race Championships. The route includes a challenging climb of Saltburn Bank, ending on the Redcar seafront. Tees Valley Mayor Ben Houchen commented, “It is fantastic news that our area will be hosting a stage of the Tour of Britain and we look forward to welcoming some of the world’s best riders.”

Stage 3: South Yorkshire

Thursday 5th September sees the race return to South Yorkshire for the first time since 2007. The stage starts in Sheffield and finishes in Barnsley, a town well-versed in professional cycling events. South Yorkshire’s Mayor Oliver Coppard noted the region’s enthusiasm for cycling, saying, “South Yorkshire is a place that loves a bike race, and even more, loves to welcome the world.”

Stage 4: West Northamptonshire

Details for stage four, set for Friday 6th September, will be announced soon. However, West Northamptonshire Council’s Cllr Daniel Lister is already excited, stating, “Events like this play an important role in bringing communities together and inspiring people to take up sport and live a more active and healthier lifestyle.”

Stage 5: Northampton

The penultimate stage on Saturday 7th September takes place in Northampton, marking the men’s Tour’s first visit. The town has previously hosted stages of the women’s race, drawing record spectator numbers. The excitement is palpable as the council looks forward to another successful event, with Cllr Lister highlighting the positive impact on local communities and economies.

Stage 6: East Suffolk

The final stage on Sunday 8th September starts and finishes in East Suffolk, beginning from Lowestoft’s promenade and ending on Sea Road in Felixstowe. East Suffolk Council’s Cllr Sarah Whitelock shared her enthusiasm, stating, “We are thrilled to see the return of the Lloyds Bank Tour of Britain Men this year, which is especially exciting as the entire final stage will be held within East Suffolk.”

British Cycling Events Managing Director, Jonathan Day, expressed gratitude towards local partners and communities supporting the race. He said, “We’re delighted to be bringing top-level racing and the joy of cycling to communities across the country in September.”

More details, including route maps and detailed timings for all six stages, will be announced in the coming weeks.

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Stage hosts announced for 2024 Lloyds Bank Tour of Britain Men

Today we can announce the host venues for this year’s lloyds bank tour of britain men, as britain’s national tour heads from kelso in the scottish borders to felixstowe on the suffolk coast, over six scintillating stages of racing..

The Tour will take in the Scottish Borders, Tees Valley, South Yorkshire, West Northamptonshire and East Suffolk for its 20th edition, with hundreds of thousands expected to line the streets for Britain’s biggest free-to-attend sporting spectacle.

Three new venues will join the route map for the Lloyds Bank Tour of Britain Men – Barnsley, Northampton, and Lowestoft – alongside the return of five popular host venues, Kelso, Redcar, Felixstowe, Darlington, and Sheffield, the latter two of which have not featured on the route of the Tour for more than 15 years.

Taking place between Tuesday 3 and Sunday 8 September, riders will get underway in the picturesque Scottish Borders, which welcomes its tenth edition of the modern Lloyds Bank Tour of Britain Men. An opening leg will both start and finish in the cobbled market square of Kelso, which has twice before seen memorable stage finishes, with spectators due to be treated to a finishing circuit on this stage, giving the opportunity to watch the stage unfold.

The race then crosses into England for stage two in the Tees Valley on Wednesday 4 September. An area becoming very familiar to cycling fans over the past few years, the stage will begin in Darlington, host of this year’s Lloyds Bank National Circuit Race Championships.

It will be the first time that the Lloyds Bank Tour of Britain Men has visited since 2009 when the town hosted its second stage start, while Redcar gets to host a stage finish, having hosted a start during the 2022 race.

The stage will take in some of the popular Lloyds Bank British National Road Race Championship route, including the climb of Saltburn Bank, as it travels through the Tees Valley and North York Moors National Park, before a finish on the seafront in Redcar.

The Lloyds Bank Tour of Britain Men returns to South Yorkshire for the first time since 2007 on stage three on Thursday 5 September. Having hosted stage finishes on three occasions, but not since 2006, Sheffield will host the stage start, with the finish of a tough day of racing coming in Barnsley. While the town is a first-time host of the Tour, it is no stranger to pro-cycling, having, like Sheffield, successfully held several rounds of the Lloyds Bank National Circuit Series.

Details of the start and finish venues for stage four, which will see another new host venue for the Lloyds Bank Tour of Britain Men, will be announced in the coming weeks.

The penultimate stage of the Lloyds Bank Tour of Britain Men takes place in West Northamptonshire for a stage starting and finishing in the town of Northampton on Saturday 7 September. While the town has twice hosted stage finishes in the women’s race, this will be the first time that the men’s Tour has visited Northampton.

Having hosted the opening stage of the Lloyds Bank Tour of Britain Men in 2012, this year sees Suffolk having the chance to host the final stage of the race for the first time, with the last stage, on Sunday 8 September, starting and finishing in East Suffolk.

Starting from the promenade in Lowestoft – the UK’s most easterly settlement and the final new venue for the 2024 race – stage six will take in some of the roads familiar to the peloton from the Tour’s previous six visits to Suffolk.

Sea Road in Felixstowe will hold the stage finish, the scene of an audacious stage victory by Wout van Aert 12 months ago which set him up for the overall race victory.

Commenting on the announcement, British Cycling Events Managing Director, Jonathan Day, said: “We’re delighted to be bringing top-level racing and the joy of cycling to communities across the country in September, with six stages to showcase the very best of Britain’s character and terrain.

“We’re enormously thankful to the local partners who are supporting the delivery of this year’s race, as we look to build on the momentum of June’s successful Lloyds Bank Tour of Britain Women. I’ve no doubt that their communities will be out in force to welcome the riders, and make it another memorable week of racing to cap off a huge summer of cycling.”

Councillor Scott Hamilton, Scottish Borders Council’s Executive Member for Community and Business Development, said: “I am delighted that we will once again be welcoming the Lloyds Bank Tour of Britain back to the Scottish Borders and I’m incredibly proud that we’ll be hosting the first stage, entirely within our area.

“The South of Scotland was recognised as a UCI Bike Region last year and also hosted various events as part of the 2023 UCI Cycling World Championships. We continue to do all we can along with our partners to maximise the power of the bike for the benefit of everyone in the region, and the Lloyds Bank Tour of Britain can help play its part.”

Tees Valley Mayor Ben Houchen said: “It is fantastic news that our area will be hosting a stage of the Tour of Britain and we look forward to welcoming some of the world’s best riders.

“This event will further grow our reputation as a great destination for cycling and showcase the amazing locations we have to offer such as Saltburn Bank.”

South Yorkshire’s Mayor Oliver Coppard, said: “South Yorkshire is a place that loves a bike race, and even more, loves to welcome the world. We did it when we hosted the Grand Depart in 2014 and with the Tour de Yorkshire in 2017. So I know we will be out in force to cheer on the riders in the Tour of Britain, with thousands of people on the streets cheering the riders on across South Yorkshire.

“From Redmires to Roche Abbey, Conisbrough to Cubley, the South Yorkshire leg will pass through our incredible cities, towns and villages, taking in some of our most beautiful landscapes. The Tour of Britain coming to South Yorkshire is another sign of confidence in our ability to big, exciting things, and in can't wait for us to be part of it.”

Cllr Daniel Lister, Cabinet Member for Local Economy, Culture and Leisure at West Northamptonshire Council, said: “We are extremely excited to be hosting the world-class Tour of Britain race for the first time this September.

“Events like this play an important role in bringing communities together and inspiring people to take up sport and live a more active and healthier lifestyle. They also provide a significant boost to our local economy and showcase our wonderful area to a global audience.

“When previously hosting the Women’s Tour we saw a record number of spectators visiting West Northamptonshire and lining the route to show their support and we very much hope to witness that again this year as we celebrate all those taking part in the race.

“As a Council we are committed to providing opportunities to get involved in sports and physical activity and by hosting this international event showcasing prominent cyclists we hope to inspire the next generation of budding athletes right here in West Northants.”

Cllr Sarah Whitelock, East Suffolk Council’s cabinet member for Communities, Culture, Leisure and Tourism said: “We are thrilled to see the return of the Lloyds Bank Tour of Britain Men this year, which is especially exciting as the entire final stage will be held within East Suffolk.

“National sporting events such as the Tour of Britain bring huge benefits to the area, attracting visitors to the district and providing a real boost for local businesses and communities. We are looking forward to September and seeing this amazing sporting spectacle in our district.”

More details of all six stages of the Lloyds Bank Tour of Britain Men, including route maps and detailed timings, will be announcing in the coming weeks.

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Tour of Britain returns to Scotland

The Scottish Borders will host the opening stage of this year’s Lloyds Bank Tour of Britain Men, as the 20th edition of the modern race gets underway in Kelso on Tuesday 3 September.

Details of the exact route that the world’s top professional cyclists will follow is to be announced in the coming weeks, but will include a passage of the finish line in Kelso during the stage.

This will give spectators a third chance to see the action in the free-to-attend event, as well as popular climbs at Scott’s View and in the Eildon Hills above Melrose.

The South of Scotland was recognised in 2023 as being a UCI Bike Region, due to the commitment to not just elite cycling but cycling for all, and this will be the tenth time in 15 years that the area has held a stage start or finish of the Tour of Britain.

On the back of hosting events as part of the 2023 UCI Cycling World Championships, I am delighted that we have been able to work with British Cycling to bring some of the world’s top cyclists back to the Borders for the Tour of Britain. This will be yet another opportunity for us to showcase the region to a worldwide television audience and drive significant economic benefits to Kelso and the wider area. We will be working closely with British Cycling and our partners over the coming months to prepare for the event, including engaging with the Kelso community to ensure that together we maximise the benefits for everyone. Councillor Scott Hamilton, Scottish Borders Council’s Executive Member for Community and Business Development

The Scottish Borders has been a regular host of the Lloyds Bank Tour of Britain Men since 2011.

Full stages of the race took place the area in 2019 and 2022.

The latter was the most recent visit to the area, with Dutchman Cees Bol winning a stage from Hawick to Duns in September 2022.

Past stage winners on Kelso’s cobbled market square are Caleb Ewan (2017) and Matteo Trentin (2019).

The latter having held off a memorable last ditch attack by Britain’s Alex Dowsett.

In 2015, Italian sprinter Elia Viviani took a win at nearby Floors Castle.

Kelso hosting the Tour of Britain in 2019. Credit: SWpix.com

EventScotland is proud to be supporting the return of the Lloyds Bank Tour of Britain to Scotland where Kelso and the Scottish Borders will provide the perfect stage for the opening stage of this year’s race. Building on the success of previous editions of the Tour of Britain and last year’s highly successful inaugural UCI Cycling World Championships, this year’s event will reinforce the country’s reputation as a world leading cycling destination. With our wide range of trails, tracks and routes to explore, Scotland is made for cycling. Paul Bush OBE, VisitScotland Director of Events

Following the Scottish Borders stage the Lloyds Bank Tour of Britain heads to the Tees Valley, South Yorkshire, and West Northamptonshire. The race will conclude in Suffolk on Sunday 8 September after six stages of racing.

  More details of the Lloyds Bank Tour of Britain Men, including the stage one route map, detailed stage timings, and competing teams will be announced in the coming weeks.

We’re delighted to be bringing top-level racing and the joy of cycling to communities across the country in September, with six stages to showcase the very best of Britain’s character and terrain. We’re enormously thankful to the local partners who are supporting the delivery of this year’s race, as we look to build on the momentum of June’s successful Lloyds Bank Tour of Britain Women. I’ve no doubt that their communities will be out in force to welcome the riders, and make it another memorable week of racing to cap off a huge summer of cycling. Jonathan Day, British Cycling Events Managing Director

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Tour de France 2024: Pogacar reigns at Plateau de Beille

Results 15th stage 2024 Tour de France

1. Tadej Pogacar (slo) 2. Jonas Vingegaard (den) + 1.08 3. Remco Evenepoel (bel) + 2.51 4. Mikel Landa (spa) + 3.54 5. João Almeida (por) + 4.43 6. Adam Yates (gbr) + 4.56 7. Santiago Buitrago (col) + 5.08 8. Carlos Rodriguez (spa) s.t. 9. Richard Carapaz (ecu) + 5.41 10. Felix Gall (aut) + 5.57

GC after stage 15 1. Tadej Pogacar (slo) 2. Jonas Vingegaard (den) + 3.09 3. Remco Evenepoel (bel) + 5.19 4. João Almeida (por) + 10.54 5. Mikel Landa (spa) + 11.21 6. Carlos Rodriguez (spa) + 11.27 7. Adam Yates (gbr) + 13.38 8. Giulio Ciccone (ita) + 15.48 9. Derek Gee (can) + 16.12 10. Santiago Buitrago (col) + 16.32

Race report The riders tackle the Col de Peyresourde from the start. David Gaudu is the first rider at the summit, Oier Lazkano second, Romain Bardet third.

Back in the valley, the attackers are caught. Then a huge group with Michał Kwiatkowski, Julien Bernard, Nico Denz, Jai Hindley, Davide Formolo, Bob Jungels, Alex Aranburu, Oier Lazkano, Louis Meintjes, Biniam Girmay, Michael Matthews, Nans Peters, Lenny Martinez, Rui Costa, Jakob Fuglsang, Guillaume Martin, Enric Mas, Gregor Mühlberger, Tobias Halland Johannessen, Mathieu Bugaudeau, Jordan Jegat, and Magnus Cort give it a go.

Richard Carapaz rejoins the lead group – which is down to Hindley, Jungels, Martinez, Fuglsang, Martin, Mas, Aranburu, Meintjes, Cort, and Johannessen – on the Col de Menté. Simon Yates, Laurens De Plus, Oscar Onley, Javier Romo, Matteo Sobrero, and Ben Healy also make it across, while Cort loses contact.

The peloton crests the summit 1.30 minutes behind the lead group, which is still the gap on the Col de Portet-d’Aspet. Louis Meintjes punctures and loses contact.

The lead of the attackers extends to 3.30 minutes in the valley.

The breakaway splits in two in the run-up to the Col d’Agnes. De Plus, Hindley, Jungels, Sobrero, Mas, and Romo are at the front, while Healy quickly jumps across.

De Plus, Mas and Hindley remain at the front on the climb, while Healy waits for his team mate Carapaz. He escorts the Olympic Champion for awhile until Carapaz continues on his own to regain contact with the leaders 3 kilometres from the summit.

Johannessen rejoins the attackers in the descent of the Port de Lers .

The peloton hits the final climb 2.20 minutes behind the lead group. It goes down fast as Matteo Jorgenson sets the pace. Only Jonas Vingegaard, Tadej Pogacar, Remco Evenepoel, Carlos Rodriguez, Santiago Buitrago, Mikel Landa, and Adam Yates remain in the GC group.

Mas attacks within the last 11.6 kilometres and Johannessen follows his move right away, Carapaz al little later. Buitrago and Rodriguez lose contact on the lower slopes.

Then Vingegaard strikes with Pogacar on his wheel. The two gobble up the attackers and power on together.

The yellow jersey distances the title defender with 5.5 kilometres remaining and continues to pull away. He finishes more than a minute ahead of the defending champion, while Evenepoel crosses the line nearly 3 minutes later as the best of the rest.

Another interesting read: route 15th stage 2024 Tour de France.

Tour de France 2024 stage 15: video, routes, profiles

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Tour de France Stage 6 Preview: Another Chance for Mark Cavendish

The Manx Missile broke the stage wins record on Wednesday—a day later he could be poised his 36th career stage.

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Stage 6 - Mâcon to Dijon (163.5km) - Thursday, July 4

How to watch stage 6 of the tour de france.

You can stream Stage 6 of the 2024 Tour de France on NBC’s Peacock ($5.99/month or $59.99/year). If you’re looking for ad-free coverage, you’ll need a subscription to Peacock Premium Plus, which runs $11.99 per month or $119.99 for the year.

Unless you’re up early to watch the Intermediate Sprint (at about 8:30 a.m. EDT), Stage 6 could be a bit of a snoozer–at least until about 20km from the end of the stage in Dijon. The stage is expected to finish around 11:25 a.m. EDT, and we’ll be tuning in around 11:00 a.m. EDT to check on their progress–and just in case those crosswinds are strong enough to cause some splits in the peloton.

The stage begins in Mâcon, which hosts the Tour de France for the seventh time, and then begins winding its way north loosely following the path of the Saône, a tributary of the Rhône. The day’s only categorized climb, the Category 4 Col du Bois Clair, comes just 10km into the stage, making it the perfect launchpad for a breakaway to pull away from the bunch.

The Stage Profile

With just one point available at the summit of this climb, Norway’s Jonas Abrahamsen (Uno-X Mobility)–who has a 4-point lead in the Tour’s King of the Mountains competition–won’t have to worry about losing the polka dot jersey that he’ll wear as the leader of the classification.

The day’s Intermediate Sprint comes soon after–in Cormatin, 31km into the stage. With several sprinters bunched at the top of the Tour’s Points Classification–which is currently led by Eritrea’s Biniam Girmay (Intermarché-Wanty)–we could see an exciting battle to take whatever points are left after the breakaway passes through.

And with the Intermediate Sprint coming so early, it wouldn’t be a surprise to see the sprinters’ teams keep the race together to maximize the points available on the line in Cormatin–and only then let a small group of riders head up the road soon after.

Whenever the breakaway does form, it won’t be given a long leash. The rest of the stage is super-flat, and the sprinters’ teams won’t want to waste what could be their last chance to win a stage before the Tour’s first Rest Day.

The finish is in Dijon, which first hosted the Tour de France back in 1906. The run-in to the finish line is flat, with a left-hand corner just before 3km to go as the riders approach the center of town. The road narrows just inside 2km to go and there’s a wide roundabout just inside the red kite indicating the final kilometer. Once through this roundabout–which the riders will take on the right side of the road–it’s a straight, 800m shot to the finish line.

The start of the stage should be sunny and warm, but another cool, cloudy day is expected at the finish, with showers passing through Dijon in the morning but hopefully ending by the afternoon. The riders could have some crosswinds to deal with on the 15km heading into Dijon–and perhaps a cross-tailwind in the final 2km, which means a fast sprint to the finish line.

With the sprinters and their teams the center of attention, Stage 6 should be another easy day for the Tour’s GC contenders. So Slovenia’s Tadej Pogačar (UAE Team Emirates) should have no issues defending his 45-second lead over Belgium’s Remco Evenepoel (Soudal-Quick Step) on the Tour’s General Classification.

Riders to Watch

Why not make it 36? After setting a new Tour de France record by taking his 35th stage victory on Stage 5–and Cavendish is the favorite to score his 36th on Thursday in Dijon. The 39-year-old–who’s now the second-oldest stage winner in Tour history–usually gets faster as the Tour progresses; he tends to win stages in bunches; and he and his team are clearly locked-in at the moment. While he’ll certainly be a bit tired after a night filled with press conferences, interviews, and perhaps a few glasses of champagne, he’s still the favorite for Stage 6.

Other riders to watch include Girmay, who could extend his lead in the Tour’s Points competition with his second stage victory; Denmark’s Mads Pedersen (Lidl-Trek), who’s eight points behind Girmay but crashed at the end of Stage 5; and Belgium’s Jasper Philipsen (Alpecin-Deceuninck), who’s probably starting to get frustrated after going winless so far in this Tour.

Ireland’s Sam Bennett (Decathlon AG2R La Mondiale); Belgium’s Arnaud De Lie (Lotto Dstny); and the Netherlands’ Fabio Jakobsen (dsm-firmenich PostNL) and Dylan Groenewegen (Jayco AlUla) are worth keeping an eye on as well.

One last interesting bit of trivia: Mâcon has twice hosted the start of a Tour de France stage and both were eventually won by riders named Thomas. That said, with a field sprint expected in Dijon, we won’t be putting any money on Great Britain’s Thomas Pidcock (INEOS Grenadiers), France’s Thomas Gachignard (TotalEnergies), or Latvia's Toms Skujiņš (Lidl-Trek).

Since getting hooked on pro cycling while watching Lance Armstrong win the 1993 U.S. Pro Championship in Philadelphia, longtime Bicycling contributor Whit Yost has raced on Belgian cobbles, helped build a European pro team, and piloted that team from Malaysia to Mont Ventoux as an assistant director sportif. These days, he lives with his wife and son in Pennsylvania, spending his days serving as an assistant middle school principal and his nights playing Dungeons & Dragons.

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