Bradley Wiggins taken as he finished second on the Tavistock
Last year’s finish of the Devon Stage at Exmouth, won by Mark Renshaw, with team-mate Mark Cavendish second.
Mayor of Dartmouth, Councillor Paul Allen, added: “We feel privi- leged to host the finish of this year’s Devon Stage of the Tour of Britain cycle race and on behalf of the Com- munity we welcome all visitors and trust that they will enjoy the occa- sion and will take this opportunity to sample all that the Town has to offer.” The Devon stage of Britain’s biggest free-to-watch sporting event includes three Skoda King of the Mountains climbs at South Hill, near Little Tor- rington, as well as Merrivale and Coffin Stone within Dartmoor National Park. There will also be intermediate Yodel Sprints at Great Torrington, Slapton Ley and Kingsbridge. The Tour of Britain attracts spectators from home and abroad and is a mas- sive boost for the local economy. Last year was the first time an entire stage
of The Tour had been held in Devon. Over the past three years, The Tour of Britain is estimated to have brought an additional £14 million into the local economy as well as showcasing the county to a global TV audience. Mick Bennett, Race Director of
The Tour of Britain, said: “In 2011 the Devon Stage was a highlight of what was undoubtedly the best ever Tour of Britain, with huge crowds, exciting racing and two great venues. This year we are looking forward to bringing The Tour to both Barnstaple and Dartmouth, and racing across the length of the county. As the penulti- mate stage, on a tough route, Devon is sure to once again provide The Tour with more memorable moments.” The Grand Depart of The Tour of Britain 2012 will take place in Ipswich on Sunday 9 September, with
Devon Stage - Stage 7 Start – Barnstaple ............................................................... 10.15 Yodel Sprint - Great Torrington ............................................... 10.55 SKODA King of the Mountains – South Hill (Cat.2) .................. 11.02 SKODA King of the Mountains - Merrivale (Cat. 1) .................. 12.38 SKODA King of the Mountains - Coffin Stone (Cat.1) ................ 12.57 Yodel Sprint -Kingsbridge ...................................................... 13.58 Yodel Sprint - Slapton Ley .................................................... 14:12 Finish - Dartmouth .............................................................. 14.33
to Glastonbury stage in 2010.
the final stage in Guildford on Sunday 16 September. Daily highlights of The Tour will again be screened every evening on ITV4.•
Dartmouth will be organising various events on the day including:
Concert by Mad Dog McRae on Friday evening at Royal Avenue Gardens 7.30pm - 10pm On Saturday: Continental Market Market Square: All day Crabbing Competition South Embankment: 10am – 11am DCC Bike event North Embankment: 11am – 12pm Treasure Hunt Shops around the town:10am – 1pm (forms at 50p available from Tourist Information Centre) Fete Coronation Park: 10am – 1.30pm Tea Hut open Royal Avenue Gardens: 10am – 4pm U3A Choir Market Square:10.30am – 11.30am Dartmouth Volunteer Band Station Restaurant/Coronation Park: 12.30pm – 1.30pm
For more information on The Tour of Britain, visit:
www.southwesttourofbritain.co.uk and
www.tourofbritain.co.uk Twitter: @swtourofbritain
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