Central Bedfordshire will be hosting a stage of Britain’s biggest professional cycling race – the Lloyds Tour of Britain Men, for the very first time!
Date: Thursday, 4 September
Stage: Milton Keynes to Ampthill
Finish line: Woburn Street, Ampthill
It’s the UK’s largest free-to-spectate live sporting event – this is a fantastic opportunity for our communities to enjoy world-class sport right on their doorstep.
We’ll be welcoming international cycling teams and fans from across the country as riders race through our towns, villages and stunning countryside. Whether you're a seasoned cyclist or a casual supporter, it's sure to be an unforgettable day for residents and visitors alike.
What you need to know:
- the event is completely free to attend
- expect national TV coverage and global interest
- plan ahead: traffic and travel updates will follow soon
- a great opportunity to get together with your community
Route
Our stage will begin in Milton Keynes, travel through many of our communities, and finish on Woburn Street in Ampthill.
The route will enter Central Bedfordshire via Woburn and Aspley Heath, head south past Toddington, through Barton-le-Clay, then across to Broom and circle Old Warden, before continuing past Haynes, on its way to what is predicted to be an exciting sprint finish in Ampthill.
You can view the detailed route, including an interactive map and likely timings on the British Cycling website.
Road closures
To support the safe running of the event, there will be a rolling road closure as the race moves through our area.
In addition, there will be hard closures in place on:
- Woburn Street and Woburn Road in Ampthill from 5am to 6pm
- the A6 from Chapel End Road (Houghton Conquest) to the A507, from 11am to 3pm
Get involved
If you are an organisation or community group that want to get involved, please contact us at tour@centralbedfordshire.gov.uk.
Find out more
Find further announcements and information on the British Cycling website.
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