The dates for the 2022 edition of the AJ Bell Tour of Britain have today been confirmed, with the 18th edition of Britain’s biggest professional cycle race scheduled for Sunday 4th to Sunday 11th September.
Already confirmed for the 2022 route is an overall start hosted by Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire, following the success of the final stage of this year’s race, and a final stage on the Isle of Wight for the first time.
Jones-Evans: Great for everyone’s health and wellbeing
Isle of Wight councillor, Julie Jones-Evans, Member for regeneration and tourism, said,
“This is a great opportunity to showcase the Island and everything we have to offer on live national and international TV through the power of sport.
“The Isle of Wight is well known for its sailing heritage and it’s also a brilliant place to ride a bike thanks to the unique and distinctive coastline and scenery.
“As well as providing a welcome boost to the local economy, the Tour of Britain is a fantastic sports event that inspires more people to get out on their own bikes, which is great for everyone’s health and wellbeing.
“We will be working closely with the Tour organisers and other partners over the coming months to prepare for the event.”
Bennett: First ever Isle of Wight stage
Commenting on the news, Mick Bennett, Race Director of organisers SweetSpot said,
“This year’s race will live long in the memory but work is already well underway on the 2022 Tour.
“With the overall start in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire and our first ever Isle of Wight stage to conclude the race it will be another memorable edition of the AJ Bell Tour of Britain.”
Day: Showing off the very best of our sport
British Cycling’s Head of Sport and Major Events, Jonathan Day, said,
“This year’s AJ Bell Tour of Britain will be fondly remembered for many years to come, with its fantastic route, buoyant crowds and a nail-biting GC battle showing off the very best of our sport.
“We’re incredibly excited to work alongside the team at SweetSpot to make the 2022 race even better still, taking it to more of Britain’s communities, supporting our ambition to lead the sport and inspiring the next generation.”
You can watch a recap of the 2021 AJ Bell Tour of Britain, won by Wout van Aert, here.
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The AJ Bell Tour of Britain is sponsored by AJ Bell, one of the UK’s leading online investment platforms, helping people invest for the long term via ISAs, pensions and general investment accounts.
It has a rich history of supporting elite level sport including badminton, cricket, rugby, squash and triathlon.
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