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The 130km final leg of the 2022 Tour of Britain was due to take place on the Isle of Wight on Sunday 11th September.

More than 100 cyclists were to take part in the Tour of Britain which beginning in Ryde at and finishing at The Needles, West Wight.

The event was cancelled at the last minute due to the death of Queen Elizabeth II. Isle of Wight council lost their £350,000 investment into the event, which was reported to bring £4m to the Island.

Below are articles mentioning the Tour of Britain.

27, March 2024·1 min read

Tour of Britain coming to Isle of Wight: Door still open? (updated)

After setbacks in 2022, there is still an appetite from IWC to host Tour of Britain, claims official from British Cycling

Tour of Britain cyclists climbing the hill

8, August 2023·2 min read

Isle of Wight misses out on hosting 2024 Tour of Britain: Here’s why

The Isle of Wight will not host the Tour of Britain's 2024 event, following the 2022 cancellation, leaving the council financially challenged

Cyclists on the Tour of Britain cycling up a hill

11, January 2023·2 min read

Isle of Wight could still host another Tour of Britain stage, capitalising on money already spent

Isle of Wight council still aims to host a stage of the Tour of Britain, despite losing £350,000 from last year's cancellation. Future plans to host at a lower price will be negotiated with organisers

Cyclists racing at the start of Tour of Britain 2021 by Simon Wilkinson, swpix com

10, January 2023·2 min read

Isle of Wight Tour of Britain: Organiser aims to hold 2024 race here to make up for missed leg

SweetSpot said contingency cover in the event of a senior Royal Family member’s death had been ‘prohibitively expensive and commercially unviable'

Tour of Britain race on a hill in the countryside

9, January 2023·2 min read

Isle of Wight council faces £350,000 loss due to cancelled 2022 Tour of Britain

The contract ensured Isle of Wight council should have been entitled to a refund of host venue fees (£250,000) but they said it was ‘made clear’ by SweetSpot from the outset ‘it would not be in a position to refund any of the money’

Tour of Britain flag and trophy competition finalists and winners

13, October 2022·2 min read

Young creatives recognised in prize-giving for their Tour of Britain-inspired work

Congratulations to all those young people who took part and especially to the winners

9, September 2022·1 min read

Isle of Wight stage of Tour of Britain has been cancelled

The final, which was due to take place on the Isle of Wight on Sunday, has been cancelled

Cascade road closure sign for Tour of Britain

8, September 2022·1 min read

Tour of Britain Isle of Wight: Sat Nav systems could show rolling road closures as all day closures

If you're using a Sat Nav to get around the Island on Sunday don't get caught out by thinking the rolling road closures are all day closures. Details within

IW Pearl land art entry showing cyclist on the grass by Losten Art

7, September 2022·1 min read

Still time to plan, create and enter your land art as part of Tour of Britain celebrations

Winners take home a £50 Wight Gift Card and have the glory of their land art being shown around the world on aerial footage from the Tour of Britain coverage

The 2021 Tour of Britain passes through crowds in the south west of England

6, September 2022·1 min read

Tour of Britain Isle of Wight: Handy guide for spectators

The handy guide produced by Visit Isle of Wight provides info on getting around the Island, parking, good spots for spectating and more

2, September 2022·1 min read

Get into the cycling spirit and book your seat for Ventnor Bicycle Film Festival

Kick of the Tour of Britain festivities with these great cycling-related films being shown at Ventnor Arts Club

1, September 2022·1 min read

Tour of Britain Isle of Wight: Ferry company geared up for prestigious cycle race

The ferry company will be carrying the teams of professional riders, their support vehicles and race infrastructure as well as many amateur cyclists keen to watch their heroes

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