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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.

22, July 2022·1 min read

Exciting land art competition launched: You could win a prize and see your masterpiece on TV

Take take inspiration from what's on your doorstep and come together to create a special and historical masterpiece to help celebrate Tour of Britain coming to the Isle of Wight

27, July 2022·1 min read

Timings for Tour of Britain Isle of Wight leg revealed

If you are planning to watch the Tour of Britain cyclists as they race across the Isle of Wight on 11th September, check out of the timings within to help plan your day

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

1, August 2022·3 min read

GKN Aerospace sign as partners for Tour of Britain cycle race’s Isle of Wight stage

The Cabinet member for regeneration and business development at the Isle of Wight Council said, "The positive support of GKN is most welcome and continues the good news as we build up to the big day"

2, August 2022·2 min read

Tour of Britain’s Isle of Wight stage just six weeks away: How to get involved

Visit Isle of Wight are encouraging Islanders and businesses to help raise awareness of this prestigious cycle race coming to the Isle of Wight next month, which will be shown in more than 150 countries

Cyclists passing the Tour of Britain finish line

3, August 2022·2 min read

Tour of Britain Isle of Wight leg: Details of rolling road closures announced

Island residents are being asked to play their part in ensuring the course is safe and looks the part for the cameras, who will be beaming live pictures of the race around the world

Victoria Avenue, Shanklin from Google Maps

3, August 2022·1 min read

Letter: Let’s hope it won’t be ‘Isle of Wight potholes wreak havoc on Tour of Britain’

This readers says cyclists will be "topping 50mph over a surface that is so uneven and worn that it rivals the cobbles of Paris"

4, August 2022·3 min read

Tour of Britain: Race teams announced for potentially hardest edition of the race to date

As the teams taking part are announced, the Tour of Britain race director says it is going to be potentially the most open, unpredictable and hardest, edition of the race to date

10, August 2022·3 min read

Tour of Britain Isle of Wight: Check out the mountain climbs and sprint points

There'll be three intermediate Sprints on the Isle of Wight course, as well as a finishing uphill climb - a first for the Tour of Britain

Cyclists on the Tour of Britain cycling up a hill

10, August 2022·2 min read

Tour of Britain Isle of Wight stage: Drop-in information sessions for residents and businesses

Find out more in person about the rolling road closures and more at these Tour of Britain Isle of Wight public information sessions

14, August 2022·6 min read

Tour of Britain Isle of Wight: Four Weeks until the Island features on TV screens around the world

Watch retired professional cyclist, former Tour de France competitor and Ambassador for the Tour of Britain ride the final leg of the final stage of the Tour of Britain Isle of Wight course

15, August 2022·3 min read

Tour of Britain Isle of Wight: See details of roads affected and alternative parking arrangements

Cars on the route will need to be removed by 6pm the previous night, otherwise they will be towed away

Jimi Hendrix Statue at Dimbola Museum and Galleries

15, August 2022·1 min read

Dimbola’s Jimi Hendrix statue to get Lycra makeover for Tour of Britain

As well as Jimi getting a makeover, there'll be well-wishers dressed-up as hippies and Victorian gentry to wave on the cyclists

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