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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.

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"

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

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

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"

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

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

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

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 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

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

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

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

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