TEN DAYS TO GO UNTIL LLOYDS BANK TOUR OF BRITAIN ARRIVES IN SOUTH YORKSHIRE

Published 27 August 2024 at 11:42am

There are now less than ten days to go until the superstars of world cycling return to South 
Yorkshire, as the 20th edition of Britain’s biggest professional cycle races through the region 
on Thursday 5 September.

18 of the world’s top cycling teams, including the likes of double Olympic gold medallists
Remco Evenepoel and Tom Pidcock and double world road race champion Julian Alaphilippe, 
will be on the start line on Arundel Gate in Sheffield city centre for the Lloyds Bank Tour of 
Britain Men stage through South Yorkshire.

Sheffield

Ahead of stage three Sheffield will be hosting a community cycling festival at Forge Valley 
School cycling track, from 4pm to 8pm on Wednesday 4 September.
Turn up and have a go sessions on the 1km route will be available for all ages and skill levels, 
along with Learn to Ride sessions, bike maintenance workshops and refreshments and 
entertainment to make it a free, family fun event. For more details, click here.

On the Thursday (5 September) morning fans will be able to watch the preparations of teams 
on Tudor Square outside of the Crucible Theatre from 09:30, with all the riders being presented 
to the crowd team-by-team on the podium on Arundel Gate from 09:50, ahead of the stage 
start at 11:00. 

Race day will also see school cycling teams, comprising boys and girls of different ages, from 
across Sheffield competing at Parkwood Springs in races, time trials, and obstacle course 
challenges, where the next generation of Lloyds Bank Tour of Britain stars will be honing their 
skills in celebration of the national Tour coming to Sheffield.

Route

Riders will tackle two King of the Mountains climbs before leaving Sheffield, at Long Lane 
(estimated 11:39) on Loxley Common and Jawbone Hill above Oughtibridge (estimated 11:46), 
that are both sure to be popular with cycling fans wanting to see the riders tested by the South 
Yorkshire gradients.

Riders will then pass across the border into Rotherham where they will race through 
countryside and urban areas, including the scenic Wentworth, the South Yorkshire Navigation 
Canal at Kilnhurst, and former mining town Maltby.

The village of Tickhill, near Doncaster, will host the stage’s intermediate sprint (estimated 
12:55) while the final King of the Mountains climb is at Hound Hill on the outskirts of Barnsley 
(estimated 15:06), with an extra incentive for riders being the special time bonus’ available for 
the first four riders over the summit.

Barnsley

Barnsley will host the finish of the stage on County Way at The Seam, Barnsley’s digital 
campus, coming at the end of an 800 metre drag along Old Mill Lane, averaging a 7% incline
Alongside the finish line will be the fan zone, including a big screen so spectators in Barnsley 
can follow all of the action via the ITV4 coverage, while enjoying the events and entertainment, 
and secure bike parking for those riding to the event on two wheels.

Local entertainers will be on hand delivering live performances throughout the day's 
proceedings, including RampUP sessions where children and young people can ride around 
the RampUP Zone on bikes, scooters or skateboards, and the Everybody's Cycling Pedal Powered Arcade too.

The fan village will also include a presence from Alé, the official jersey suppliers for the race, 
as well as British Cycling partner’s Vittoria, Ridgeback, and Shimano, with the latter providing 
free bike safety checks for fans, plus the chance to try food from Lloyds Bank Tour of Britain 
Men hospitality partners Gaucho.

There will also be a live performance of a cycling themed dance created by a group from 
Community Integrated Care, one of the UK’s largest health and social care charities. The 
dance has been filmed to be shown on the big screens at every stage start, but the group will 
be coming to Barnsley for a special live performance of the routine.

Looking ahead to the race, Oliver Coppard, South Yorkshire’s Mayor said:
“The Tour of  Britain coming back to South Yorkshire is not just exciting, it will help inspire the next 
generation of cyclists.

“Together we can make the South Yorkshire leg of the Tour of Britain Men’s race one to 
remember, by getting out to support the riders, by enjoying the spectacle and excitement of 
the race and by taking part in the brilliant community events.”

Stage three on Thursday 5 September gets underway at 11:00 from Sheffield, and is expected 
to finish in Barnsley between 14:48 and 15:35 with all of the action broadcast live on ITV4.
For the full route and spectator information head to www.tourofbritain.co.uk or visit our dedicated website here.