This is a stage for one-day classic specialists and strong sprinters, so expect those riders to come to the fore. British rider Stephen Cummings of team BMC leads a breakaway group of riders during the final stage of the Tour of Britain cycle race in central London. The day’s efforts culminate in the slightly uphill finish on High Street in front of Colchester Castle. When it comes to route planning for a bicycle tour though, make use of the incredible resources from online mapping tools. It’s here that the terrain changes to flat, fast and open roads which could be marked by strong winds for the riders to contend with – and it’s possibly here that echelons will form as they race towards Colchester. The Queen of the Mountains (QoM) category will also spice up this stage, with three QoM sprints all having bonus seconds and QoM points for the overall race and climbing classifications.Īs the riders contest the final intermediate sprint of the day in Mistley, which sits on the banks of the River Stour, they will have only 25km ahead of them. However, the terrain is constantly up and down with twists and turns and very few flat sections – some climbs are tough, others less so.
The stage then follows the northern Essex boundary, coursing through some beautiful scenery. This will be the first of three sprints (including the finish) in Stage One, contributing valuable bonus seconds and points for the overall race and Sprints classification. Starting in Saffron Walden, the peloton will head southwest on a loop over undulating roads before returning to Saffron Walden for the first sprint of the race on Hill Street. See Londons must-see and lesser-known attractions and hear wacky details of the citys history on two cycle tours.
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