Stage four of the showpiece event will start at Forest Corner in Edwinstowe
Nottinghamshire’s Sherwood Forest will provide the backdrop to the Tour of Britain cycle race when it returns to the county later this year. – a short distance away from the Major Oak and RSPB Sherwood Forest Visitor Centre – before finishing in Newark-on-Trent on Wednesday September 6.
“We enjoyed three incredible days when the race came to the county in 2017, 2018 and last year, with the 2022 stage boosting our local economy by more than £4 million and hailed for having the best crowds of the whole race by organisers. He said: “Our wonderful county is known across the globe for its sporting heritage and hosting the race for a fourth time in seven years is recognition that we have what it takes to successfully stage major sporting events.
Councillor Paul Peacock, Leader of Newark and Sherwood District Council, added: “I’m delighted to see that the Tour of Britain is returning to the district, we have some amazing communities who really embrace the tour, villages such as Edwinstowe, Farnsfield and Blidworth have really made the effort to decorate the village and welcome the race previously.
“I hope that the opportunity to watch some of the world’s best cyclists and cycling teams will inspire people to become more active and healthy.
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