East Yorkshire route announced for Tour of Britain cycle race

Stage Three of the national championship will start in Hull on Friday, September 4 and move into the East Riding, with the finish line in Beverley.

Departing from Hull, the riders will face a 194.1km stage – with 1,612m of ascent – as they head out to the stunning east coast, through Withernsea, up to Hornsea, and on to Skipsea.

As the race heads to Burton Agnes, a series of climbs face the riders as they head around to Driffield before heading downhill into Wetwang as the race gears up for an exciting climax.

Once they reach Beverley, the riders will face a 16km circuit with four passages finishing with a testing uphill drag to the racecourse for its conclusion.

The Lloyds Tour of Britain Men last visited the East Riding in 2023 when the race finished at Beverley Racecourse where Olav Kooij won the sprint to bag his third consecutive stage win in that year’s edition, one of his seven career Tour of Britain victories to date.

The hosting of major cycling events, such as the Lloyds Tour of Britain Men is part of the partnership agreed between British Cycling and Hull and East Yorkshire Combined Authority, working with Hull City Council and East Riding of Yorkshire Council to grow cycling and tourism links in the region.

Volunteers are being sought for all the stage of the race. Go to tinyurl.com/cvdunaby for more details.

Councillor Anne Handley, leader of East Riding of Yorkshire Council said: "We're incredibly proud to be hosting this stage of the Lloyds Tour of Britain.

"The route will highlight the very best of East Yorkshire, from our stunning coastline and beautiful countryside to the Yorkshire Wolds and our historic market towns.

“As the race passes through communities across the East Riding, there will be plenty of opportunities for residents and visitors alike to experience the excitement and celebrate cycling together.

“Major events like this help put East Yorkshire on the map, inspiring people to discover everything our area has to offer, with Beverley providing a fitting backdrop for what promises to be a fantastic finish.”

Go to www.britishcycling.org.uk/tourofbritain/men to find out more about the race.