East Midlands' Tour of Britain route confirmed
Organisers said the flatter route would favour sprint specialists
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The route for the men's Tour of Britain cycle race through the East Midlands has been announced.
Making up stage four of the event on 6 September, competitors will start outside Derby Arena, the first time it has been in Derbyshire since 2015.
Going through Elvaston, West Hallam and Heanor, the course will cross into Nottinghamshire at Eastwood.
Then the competitors will race through Hucknall, Blidworth and Southwell, before finishing in Newark-on-Trent.
The route will also cross the River Trent shortly before reaching Newark
Other places on the 86-mile (138.5km) route include Borrowash, Ravenshead, Tuxford and Devon Park outside Newark.
Tour of Britain Men race director Rod Ellingworth said: "After three tough days of racing, stage four could be the first chance for the sprinters.
"We know it is a route and finish that suits the fast men, and also an area of the country where the race always enjoys great support from the community.
"While the roads of Nottinghamshire will be very familiar to the peloton, we are delighted to be able to showcase the Derby Arena with our start, and then head through parts of Derbyshire and west Nottinghamshire that haven't seen the Lloyds Bank Tour of Britain Men for several years."
East Midlands Mayor Claire Ward said: “Those of us who live and work here know what a superb place the East Midlands is to visit, we need to tell the rest of the country and the world.
"The visitor economy supports local businesses, creates jobs and wealth, but we know we can attract even more visitors, creating more opportunities across our counties, towns, villages and cities for people of all ages."
The Tour of Britain Men begins in the Scottish Borders on 3 September followed by stages in the Tees Valley and South Yorkshire before concluding in Suffolk on 8 September.
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- Published18 July
