Tour of Britain 2014 cycling into Bristol in September
Posted on: 02 Apr 2014The route of the 2014 Tour of Britain was, yesterday, unveiled at Canary Wharf in London. It was announced by organisers that eight-day race round the country will take in Bristol along the way!
Stage 4, on Wednesday 10th September, will see the riders cycle from Worcester to Bristol and with three hours of live TV coverage every day on ITV, Bristol will be showcased to the world on TV.
Race director Mick Bennett says: "With our toughest summit finish yet, an individual time trial in London and several longer stages, this year's Tour of Britain has a varied and testing route that will present opportunities to a variety of riders.
"The route will again showcase some fantastic scenery, and combine major British cities with charming and picturesque towns and villages, as well as testing climbs, all of which will make for a memorable Tour.”
Jonny Clay, director of cyclesport at British Cycling, added: "This year's Tour of Britain is set to be the biggest and best yet and is a fantastic way to showcase the event's new, upgraded 2.HC status.
"The Tour of Britain will not only deliver on every level for cycling fans, giving them the opportunity to see the best teams and riders in the world competing on their door step, but it is also a great day out for people of all ages. Watching the race from the roadside is free, allowing thousands of spectators to get caught up in the excitement of the event passing through their city, town or village.”
The Tour of Britain will finish in London on Sunday 14th September.
Tour of Britain Route:
Stage 1 Sun 7 Sep Liverpool
Stage 2 Mon 8 Sep Knowsley to Llandudno
Stage 3 Tue 9 Sep Newtown to the Tumble
Stage 4 Wed 10 Sep Worcester to Bristol
Stage 5 Thu 11 Sep Exmouth to Exeter
Stage 6 Fri 12 Sep Bath to Hemel Hempstead
Stage 7 Sat 13 Sep Camberley to Brighton
Stage 8a Sun 14 Sep London individual time trial, presented by TfL
Stage 8b Sun 14 Sep London circuit race, presented by TfL