Tour of Britain 2022
Latest News from the Race
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Tour of Britain cancelled following the death of Queen Elizabeth II
'We would like to send our deepest condolences to the whole of the Royal Family' says organiser SweetSpot -
Michal Kwiatkowski: It’s been the worst season ever
The Polish former World Champion looks forward to a better 2023 -
Jordi Meeus fastest in reduced sprint to win stage 5 at Tour of Britain
Pidcock picks up time bonus toward GC in Mansfield as part of peloton go wrong way inside one kilometre to go
Tour of Britain 2022 Overview
When is Tour of Britain: 10 stages from September 4 to September 11
How long is Tour of Britain: 1,352.1km
Where does the race start: Aberdeen
Where does it finish: The Needles
The latest results from Tour of Britain
Tour of Britain cancelled following the death of Queen Elizabeth II
The organisers of the Tour of Britain, SweetSpot, announced the cancellation of the final three stages of the race following the death of Queen Elizabeth ll on Thursday, September 8.
SweetSpot issued a first statement upon the conclusion of stage 5 in Mansfield, announcing that it had cancelled stage 6 from Tewkesbury to Gloucester, and later announced the cancellation of stage 7 from West Bay to Ferndown and stage 8 from Ryde to The Needles.
Gonzalo Serrano (Movistar), who was leading the overall classification at the conclusion of stage 5, was announced as the overall winner of the 2022 Tour of Britain. Tom Pidcock and Omar Fraile, both Ineos Grenadiers, finished second and third overall, respectively.
- Stage 5: Jordi Meeus fastest in reduced sprint to win stage 5 at Tour of Britain
- Stage 4: Gonzalo Serrano pips Pidcock to win Tour of Britain stage 4
- Stage 3: Bonneu claims Tour of Britain stage 3 from breakaway
- Stage 2: Cees Bol takes photo finish win in Tour of Britain stage 2
- Stage 1: Corbin Strong wins Tour of Britain opener at Glenshee Ski Centre summit
Tour of Britain 2022 Information
The Tour of Britain kicks off on September 4 offering the peloton a 1,352.1km of racing across eight stages that concludes on September 11 at The Needles.
Rich in history, it is a prominent stage race that has its origins back in 1945. However, the current version of the Tour of Britain, not organised by SweetSpot, began in 2004.
The multi-day event was registered at the 2.1-level but moved up to the 2.HC status in 2014, and then 2.Pro ranks in 2020, though cancelled that year due to COVID-19. While the event has never made the jump up to WorldTour, it remains as one of the most prestigious events of Great Britain.
Champions of the modern Tour of Britain include last year's winner Wout van Aert, Mathieu van der Poel (2019), Julian Alaphilippe (2018), Lars Boom (2011 and 2017), Steven Cummings (2016) and Edvald Boasson Hagen (2009 and 2015), Bradley Wiggins (2013), and Dylan van Baarle (2014).
Tour of Britain Stages
- Stage 1 - Aberdeen to Glenshee Ski Centre, 181.3km
- Stage 2 - Hawick to Duns, 175.2km
- Stage 3 - Durham to Sunderland, 163.6km
- Stage 4 - Redcar to Duncombe Park, Helmsley, 149.5km
- Stage 5 - West Bridgford to Mansfield, 186.8km
- Stage 6 - Tewkesbury to Gloucester, 170.9km
- Stage 7 - West Bay to Ferndown, 175.9km
- Stage 8 - Ryde to The Needles, 148.9km
Tour of Britain Contenders
Positioned annually in September, the Tour of Britain offers many riders an opportunity to contest late-season stage racing and potentially to prepare for the UCI Road World Championships, which are held in Australia from September 17-25.
Defending champion, Wout van Aert and his team Jumbo-Visma are not scheduled to compete in this year's event, however, the eight-day race will feature 18 teams, including five WorldTour teams Ineos Grenadiers, Movistar, Team DSM, Israel-Premier Tech, and Bora-Hansgrohe.
The organisers of the event are yet to confirm the official start list, but they have revealed several key riders that will be participating.
In his final season before retirement, Australia's Richie Porte will lead Ineos Grenadiers at this year's Tour of Britain. Belgium's Dylan Teuns will lead the GC hopes for his team Israel-Premier Tech. British Cycling will also field a national team led by Connor Swift.
Tour of Britain most successful riders
- Edvald Boasson Hagen (2009 and 2015) won more than one edition of the modern Tour of Britain, and Lars Boom won twice (2011 and 2017).
- Wout van Aert won the most recent edition in 2021
- Julian Alaphilippe and Mathieu van der Poel won the race in 2018 and 2019.
- Mark Cavendish (10) has won the most stages of the race, followed by Boasson Hagen (8) and André Greipel (7).
Tour of Britain Teams
- Ineos Grenadiers
- Team DSM
- Israel - Premier Tech
- Ribble Weldtite Pro Cycling
- Bingoal Pauwels Sauces WB
- Caja Rural - Seguros RGA
- Human Powered Health
- BORA - hansgrohe
- WiV SunGod
- Bardiani-CSF-Faizanè
- Movistar Team
- Uno-X Pro Cycling Team
- Saint Piran
- Global 6 Cycling
- Team Qhubeka
- Great Britain
- Sport Vlaanderen - Baloise
- Trinity Racing
Races
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Tour of Britain 20224 September 2022 - 11 September 2022 | Great Britain | 2.Pro
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- Tour of Britain past winners
- Tour of Britain 2022 route
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Stage 6 | Tewkesbury - Gloucester2022-09-09 169km
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Stage 7 | West Bay - Ferndown2022-09-10 180km
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Stage 8 | Ryde - The Needles2022-09-11 150km
Latest Content on the Race
Jake Stewart: Tour of Britain sprint was five metres too far
By Andy McGrath published
News Briton misses out on sprint victory by smallest margin in photo finish
When it rains it pours - A wrong turn for Tour of Britain convoy and field
By Andy McGrath published
News Brexit, World Championships and COVID-19 affected number of WorldTour teams competing, says race director Bennett
Tom Pidcock opts out of Worlds in Australia due to racing and training fatigue
By Andy McGrath published
News Ineos Grenadiers rider still unsure of his winter cyclo-cross goals
Top News on the Race
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Meet Corbin Strong, the surprise of the Tour of Britain
New Zealander neo-pro led race after debut win on opening stage -
Richie Porte: It's the end of an era
'I'm ready for retirement but at the same time, I know it's going to be a big shock and change.' -
Ben Perry takes Tour of Britain lead as commissaires change stage 3 result
Strong ousted by reversal of jury ruling on gap to chasing peloton
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How to watch the 2022 Tour of Britain – live TV and streaming
Pidcock, Teuns, Porte, Woods, Jorgenson among the major names headlining 18th edition -
'There’s a lot more out there than the WorldTour' - Alex Dowsett reveals retirement plans
Gravel racing, a return to the domestic time trial scene and aero clothing development amongst the British rider's plans -
Jake Stewart: Tour of Britain sprint was five metres too far
Briton misses out on sprint victory by smallest margin in photo finish
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When it rains it pours - A wrong turn for Tour of Britain convoy and field
Brexit, World Championships and COVID-19 affected number of WorldTour teams competing, says race director Bennett -
Tom Pidcock opts out of Worlds in Australia due to racing and training fatigue
Ineos Grenadiers rider still unsure of his winter cyclo-cross goals -
2022 Tour of Britain to start and end with hilltop finishes
Aberdeen in Scotland to host start of eight day tour, with the finale on the Isle of Wight
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