There are now less than ten days to go until the superstars of world cycling return to South Yorkshire.
The 20th edition of Britain’s biggest professional cycle will race through the region on Thursday 5 September.
Sheffield
The race will start its South Yorkshire leg in Sheffield. Fans will be able to watch the preparations of teams on Tudor Square outside of the Crucible Theatre from 9:30am, with all the riders being presented to the crowd team-by-team on the podium on Arundel Gate from 9:50am, ahead of the stage start at 11am.
Route
Riders will tackle two King of the Mountains climbs before leaving Sheffield, at Long Lane (estimated 11:39am) on Loxley Common and Jawbone Hill above Oughtibridge (estimated 11:46am), that are both sure to be popular with cycling fans wanting to see the riders tested by the South Yorkshire gradients.
The riders will then pass into Rotherham at Harley (estimated 11:57) before racing to Wentworth (estimated 12pm), West Melton (estimated 12:10pm), Wath (estimated 12:12pm), Swinton and Kilnhurst (estimated 12:16pm), Hooten Roberts (estimated 12:21pm), Ravenfield (estimated 12:27pm), Bramley (estimated 12:29pm), Carr (estimated 12:36pm) and Maltby (estimated 12:42pm).
Spectators are advised to get to their viewing spot at least 15 minutes before the estimated time to ensure you don’t miss the riders.
The village of Tickhill, near Doncaster, will host the stage’s intermediate sprint (estimated 12:55pm) while the final King of the Mountains climb is at Hound Hill on the outskirts of Barnsley (estimated 15:06pm), with an extra incentive for riders being the special time bonus’ available for the first four riders over the summit.
Barnsley
Barnsley will host the finish of the stage on County Way at The Seam, Barnsley’s digital campus, coming at the end of an 800 metre drag along Old Mill Lane, averaging a 7% incline.
Rotherham Council’s Cabinet Member for Social Inclusion and Neighbourhoods, Cllr David Sheppard, said: “With just over a week before the Tour of Britain arrives in the borough, communities across Rotherham are preparing a proper welcome for riders. I know that many residents will be excited to come along to wave on the riders as they pass.”
About the Tour of Britain
18 of the world’s top cycling teams, including the likes of double Olympic gold medallist Remco Evenepoel and double world road race champion Julian Alaphilippe (both Soudal Quick-Step), will be on the start line on Arundel Gate in Sheffield city centre for the Lloyds Bank Tour of Britain Men stage through South Yorkshire.
For the full route and spectator information head to www.tourofbritain.co.uk or visit the South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority website here.
Fans wanting to see Remco Evenepoel, Julian Alaphilippe, and more in action firsthand at the Lloyds Bank Tour of Britain Men can now book and enjoy a range of premium hospitality opportunities and experiences, available via Sportive Breaks here.
Further information about the Tour of Britain, including road closures and changes to public transport, is available on the Rotherham Council website.