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 Don't miss the East Midlands stage of the Lloyds Bank Tour of Britain Men!
Are you ready for an exciting day of cycling action? The Lloyds Bank Tour of Britain Men, Britain's biggest professional cycle race, is coming to the East Midlands on Friday 6 September and you don't want to miss it! This year it’s being hosted by the East Midlands Combined County Authority and we’re supporting them to bring the race through our fabulous county for a fifth time.
Stage 4: Derbyshire to Nottinghamshire
The Lloyds Bank Tour of Britain Men is a six-day event that starts in the Scottish Borders on Tuesday 3 September and finishes in Suffolk on Sunday 8 September. It will feature some of the world's top teams and riders. In 2017 and 2023, Fernando Gaviria and Olav Kooij were triumphant in Newark-on-Trent. Who will follow their footsteps this year?
The East Midlands stage begins at 11am from the Derby Arena and takes the riders on a scenic journey through Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire. The stage is 86 miles (138.5 kilometres) long and ends in Newark-on-Trent, next to Sconce and Devon Park. Along the way, the riders will compete for time bonuses and points in an intermediate sprint in Collingham.
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Announcing the teams
The race will feature 18 teams from 12 countries, including six from the Tour de France, in its 20th edition this September. The eight-day race will see some of the world’s best riders compete alongside emerging talents and British favourites. The race will also welcome new teams, adding to the diversity and excitement of the event.
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Where can I see the race?
The race will pass through many towns and villages in the East Midlands. Starting from Derby Arena at 11am it will pass Elvaston Castle Country Park, before heading out through Borrowash up to Risley, Dale Abbey, West Hallam, Stanley Common, Smalley and then through Heanor and Langley Mill before crossing the county border into Eastwood, Nottinghamshire. From there the route will travel through Hucknall, Papplewick, Ravenshead, Blidworth, Edingley, Southwell, Caunton, Tuxford and Collingham before finishing in Newark-on-Trent between 2.13pm and 2.52pm, depending on the speed of the riders. You can join the crowds at the finish line or find a spot along the route to see the riders sprint for victory. Don't forget to bring your flags, banners, and whistles to show your support!
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How can I get involved?
Don't just watch the race, celebrate it! Get everyone involved. Transform your town or village for the day. Dress your fences, gardens and windows with bunting and decorations to show the riders your support and the TV cameras just how much community spirit our great county has. The theme doesn’t need to be bicycle related, you can showcase your district heritage, landmarks, famous people or anything you are proud of. Take a look though our photo gallery, video clips and templates for inspiration and tips on making your own decorations and noisemakers to use along the route.
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Land art
Land art is a tradition of the Tour of Britain, where people use natural or man-made materials to create artworks on the ground that can be seen from the air. It can be anything from a giant bike made of hay bales, to a colourful mosaic of flowers, to a message of support for your favourite rider. The only limit is your imagination! Join in the fun and showcase your creativity by creating stunning land art along the route and be part of the Tour of Britain's history! Don’t forget to let us know what you’re planning so the TV cameras can film it on the day.
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