A bid to bring the Tour of Britain cycling event to the Cotswolds has been boosted by council funding. The Cotswold District Council has agreed to contribute a large sum of approximately £10,000 to a bid for the Saturday stage of the 2017 Tour of Britain race.

This particular stage will pass through the Cotswolds, parts of Tewkesbury and will finish in the town of Cheltenham. The Tour of Britain dates have been confirmed to be taking place from 3^rd to 10^th September with the Saturday stage taking place on the 9^th September.

Lynden Stowe, Council Leader said “ The Tour of Britain is this country’s premier cycling event and attracts over a million spectators at the roadside and hundreds of thousands following via television and online around the world. I am sure that local residents would be thrilled to see world-class cyclists up close. Additionally, being part of the event could attract a lot of visitors who have not previously sampled the hospitality and attractions of the Cotswolds.”

Here at The Bicycle Hub, we think that the Tour of Britain passing through the Cotswolds and the Saturday stage ending in Cheltenham would be fantastic! If you are interested in getting involved and hiring a bicycle for the day, we have a range of hybrid and mountain bikes available as well as a selection of electric ones too! Visit us at our unit located at the Cheltenham Spa Railway Station or call 01242 231690.