Tour of Britain takes to Derbyshire

Tomorrow Derbyshire will see the Tour of Britain’s cyclists take to our roads, with Derby City Centre marking the start point for the race.

This is the first time our city has started the race since it began 20 years ago.

The race will start at Derby Arena, before heading through Elvaston, Borrowash, West Hallam and Heanor. It will then cross into Nottinghamshire at Eastwood continuing through Hucknall, Ravenshead, Blidworth, Southwell and Tuxford, before crossing the River Trent to race south to the finish in Newark-on-Trent.

There will be rolling road closures along the route, and it is expected that there may be short delays for drivers who are in the area.

You can see the full route of the race, and timings for each leg, on the Tour of Britain website: Route (britishcycling.org.uk). 

We look forward to seeing the professional cyclists racing through the county, as we’re sure many cyclists in Derbyshire will be too.

If you’re inspired to get out on a bike this weekend it’s important to remember the highway code and for cyclists and drivers alike to look after each other.

Cyclists have a responsibility to ride with respect and use cycle lanes when available. It can be safer to ride side by side when riding in a group, however you should consider moving into single file when possible, to allow cars to overtake.

Car drivers are reminded to keep an eye out for more vulnerable road users and give at least 1.5m distance between you and the cyclist when overtaking. Give each other space on the road and drive responsibly.

We’d like to wish all those racing in the Tour of Britain the best of luck, a big thank you to our officers who will be out along the route and maintaining the road closures as it travels through the county.