Warwickshire welcomes the Tour of Britain
The UK's biggest cycling race is rolling through Warwickshire today
The UK's biggest cycling race is rolling through Warwickshire today.
The region is to host stage four of The Tour of Britain which will see cyclists racing through five districts in the county.
Crowds will gather at the starting line in Atherstone this morning where cyclists will begin their 116.2 mile route all the way to Burton Dasset Country Park.
Cyclists will travel through North Warwickshire Borough, Nuneaton and Bedworth Borough, Rugby Borough, Warwick District and Stratford-upon-Avon District.
The route also features six categorised king of the mountains climbs which is the most on any stage of the 2025 route.
Cllr George Finch, Leader of Warwickshire County Council, said: “We’re absolutely thrilled that the 2025 Lloyd’s Tour of Britain Men will showcase the whole of Warwickshire, with the route travelling through every district and borough in our county.
"This is a fantastic opportunity to highlight the unique character and beauty of each area, from our vibrant towns to our stunning countryside.
"I’d encourage everyone to put the date in their diaries and come out on the day to cheer on the riders and enjoy the celebrations. Let’s show the world the very best of Warwickshire!”.
The Lloyds Tour of Britain Men began on Tuesday 2 September with a pair of stages in Suffolk, the first from Woodbridge to Southwold, before a leg starting and finishing in Stowmarket, and a third stage between Milton Keynes and Ampthill.
Following the Warwickshire stage the race concludes with a brace of challenging routes in south Wales, the first including a double ascent of The Tumble, before a final stage between the Geraint Thomas National Velodrome of Wales in Newport to the Welsh capital, Cardiff, on Sunday 7 September.