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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.

Sport - Cycling - OVO Energy Tour of Britain 2019 - Stage 1: Glasgow to Kirkcudbright, Scotland - The peloton out on the roads.

3, January 2020·3 min read

Isle of Wight could host start and finish of 2021 Tour of Britain cycle race

Hosting the start and finish of the Tour of Britain could be a major coup for the Isle of Wight, but it's dependent on raising £340,000 of sponsorship

OVO Energy Tour of Britain 2019 - Stage 2: Kelso to Kelso, Scotland

9, January 2020·2 min read

Isle of Wight council make decision on Tour of Britain cycle race plans

The tour regularly attracts the world’s top cyclists, including Olympic and world champions and Tour de France winners, who compete over eight days each September in the UCI ProSeries event

3, February 2020·1 min read

Isle of Wight route of Tour of Britain Route finale revealed (should it be agreed)

Negotiations are still ongoing, but if successful the finale could take place on the Isle of Wight. The leader of the council revealed the route at a recent IWALC meeting

Cyclists and councillors standing by Hovercraft

4, July 2020·3 min read

Tour of Britain: Final leg of prestigious cycling event to be held on the Isle of Wight

In September 2022 the Isle of Wight will host the final leg of the prestigious Tour of Britain cycling event, expecting to attract 150,000 spectators, and being shown on TV across the globe

Tour of Britain cycling race going through narrow streets

2, February 2022·3 min read

Tour of Britain: More news about Isle of Wight hosting final stage of prestigious cycle race (updated)

Read the latest update about the final stage of the prestigious Tour of Britain cycling event which is taking place on the Isle of Wight later this year

Cyclists on the Tour of Britain cycling up a hill

10, February 2022·2 min read

Tour of Britain 2022: Isle of Wight stage: Location revealed for start of final leg in national cycling race

The Isle of Wight will host the final leg of the 2022 Tour of Britain and details have emerged about where the final leg will begin

15, February 2022·1 min read

Isle of Wight stage Tour of Britain 2022: Parts of the route now revealed

Part of the route for Tour of Britain cycle race taking place on the Isle of Wight later this year were revealed at last night's Newport and Carisbrooke Community Council meeting

Cyclists passing the Tour of Britain finish line

6, April 2022·4 min read

Tour of Britain 2022: Isle of Wight route map finally revealed

Much of the Island will get a chance to watch Tour of Britain cyclists zipping around the 150km Isle of Wight route

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

22, June 2022·2 min read

Tour of Britain: Wightlink signed as an official sponsor for cycle race’s final stage

More than 100 of the world’s top cyclists will be racing from Ryde to a thrilling uphill finish at The Needles in a 150-kilometre (93-mile) stage

Tour of Britain cyclists climbing the hill

30, June 2022·4 min read

Tour of Britain 2022: First confirmed squads announced

The race begins in Aberdeen on Sunday 4th September with the final leg stretching across the Isle of Wight on Sunday 11th September

Tour of Britain cyclists with Mountbatten message

6, July 2022·2 min read

Tour of Britain chooses Mountbatten as official charity of final stage of prestigious cycle race

This treasured charity will be the official charity of the final stage of the Tour of Britain cycle race - providing them with a platform to highlight their vital work

Tour of Britain race on a hill in the countryside

20, July 2022·2 min read

Tour of Britain: Isle of Wight hubs created to keep Islanders informed

The Isle of Wight council share more information about the upcoming Tour of Britain cycle race, taking place on the Island in September

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