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Take on the challenge of a Tour of Britain Tour Ride

11/05/2012

Cyclists from across Britain can once again take on the challenge of The Tour of Britain, the UK's biggest cycle race, through five Tour Ride mass participation events.From The Tour's longest stage in East Anglia, which will decide the destination of the first IG Markets Gold Jersey of 2012, to the challenging ŠKODA King of the Mountains climbs of Caerphilly Mountain in Wales and Gun Hill in the Staffordshire Moorlands, amateur cyclists will be able to experience them all in a Tour ...

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Excitement brewing for Tour in East Anglia

10/05/2012

Excitement 'brewing', after photocall in Southwold launches the Norfolk and Suffolk stage of The Tour of Britain.Norfolk and Suffolk's joint stage of The Tour of Britain, this year's Grand Depart, was officially launched, with leading cyclists Russell Hampton (Team Raleigh GAC) and Steve Lampier (Team IG - Sigma Sport) joining event organisers; Sweetspot Group, Norfolk County Council and Suffolk County Council, at the Southwold home of the race stage's main sponsor, ...

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Tour of Britain design competition hits the spot in Surrey

09/05/2012

Surrey students have been set the challenge of designing the famous SKODA King of the Mountains jersey for this year's Tour of Britain. The 'Polka Dot Jersey', as it is often referred to, is awarded to the best climber in the race.Today (9 May), official jersey sponsor SKODA teamed up with Surrey County Council to launch the county-wide competition at The Priory School in Reigate. The youngsters were joined by Cyclist Simon Holt from Team Raleigh-GAC who led them on a cycle sprint around the ...

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Service Graphics appointed Tour of Britain branding partner

08/05/2012

Service Graphics, the large format print and display division of the St Ives Group, has been selected as The Tour of Britain branding partner over the next three years, a contract worth £200,000. Service Graphics will provide a range of printed solutions for The Halfords Tour Series taking place in 11 UK towns and cities during May and June, and the main Tour of Britain event in September. Service Graphics was awarded the contract following a competitive pitch, on the basis of its ...

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Specialized to partner The Tour of Britain

03/05/2012

Specialized are pleased to announce the newly signed a three-year partnership with SweetSpot Group Ltd to become the Official Neutral Service Provider at The Tour of Britain and for The Tour Ride, mass participation events.SweetSpot stated that as “The Tour of Britain continues to attract many of the world's top cyclists, so it is important that we continue to provide a world-class Neutral Service that will support competitors in the race, and participants in our ...

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Yodel continue to sponsor The Tour of Britain

02/05/2012

Yodel, the UK's leading parcel delivery company, today announces that it will continue its sponsorship deal with The Tour of Britain, confirming that it will remain the official logistics partner and sprints sponsor of the country's biggest professional cycle race and largest free-to-watch sporting event in 2012.The Tour, which starts on Sunday 9th September, will see the world's top cyclists taking part in eight challenging stages throughout England, Scotland and Wales, before the thrilling ...

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Race Director speaks on hardest ever Tour of Britain route

30/04/2012

By Matt McGeehan, Press Association Sport
Tour of Britain organisers hope a summer of success for British cycling continues into the autumn after announcing a route which should see the tussle for victory go to the wire.With Team Sky riders Bradley Wiggins and Mark Cavendish seeking Tour de France success in July and Olympic success immediately afterwards, Britain's prospects on two wheels in 2012 are better than ever.And the longest Tour of Britain yet at 1,349.9 kilometres, ...

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Hardest ever Tour of Britain lines up spectacular finale

27/04/2012

The 2012 Tour of Britain will be the hardest yet, with a challenging set of eight stages that will ensure the final destination of the race leader's IG Markets Gold Jersey isn't decided until a spectacular final stage in the Surrey Hills.• Ipswich to host Grand Depart of 2012 Tour of Britain• Race returns to Nottingham and Carlisle for first time since 2005• Riders to tackle fearsome Caerphilly Mountain twice on Welsh stage• Penultimate day's Devon stage to provide final ...

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The Tour of Britain returns to Nottingham

26/04/2012

The Tour of Britain will return to Nottingham this September, for the first stage start of Britain's biggest professional cycle race to be held in the city.Monday 10th September will see Stage Two of the race commence from the city's castle, before heading the 177.8 kilometres across Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire and Cheshire to the finish on Merseyside at Knowsley Safari Park.Cllr Jon Collins, Nottingham City Council's Leader, says: “Nottingham city has a proud ...

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The Tour of Britain returns to Carlisle in 2012

26/04/2012

The Tour of Britain will return to Carlisle this September, as the city hosts the start of Stage Four of the race on Wednesday 12th September.The 156 kilometre leg will take many of the world's leading cyclists, and the best of British, south to Blackpool, with the stage start seeing The Tour return for the first time since 2005.Jason Gooding, Chief Executive, Carlisle City Council, said:“We're delighted to be welcoming back the Tour of Britain. Carlisle will once ...

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