Londoners will get the chance to relive the Tour de France when the Tour
of Britain starts in London for the first time on 9 September.

Click on map to see bigger (The small Tuesday circuit is at top right)

A 2.5km time trial in Crystal Palace park will kick off this year’s Tour
of Britain.  The UK’s biggest road cycle race is an entirely free
to view event, sponsored by Transport for London.  After leaving the Capital
the race will cover around 800kms of Britain in six tough stages, finishing
in Glasgow on Sunday 16 September.

Sunday will be bursting with cycle races from 10.30am and will include the Transport
for London Grand Prix, Women’s Grand Prix and Junior race.  From
3pm 96
of the world’s best professionals will compete in the first ever Prologue
time trial for the Tour of Britain.  The day is set to be a fun-packed
and entertaining outing for cyclists and non-cyclists alike. 

Transport for London supports the Tour of Britain as part of its work to encourage
more Londoners to take to two wheels.  Since 2000 the number of people
cycling in the Capital has increased by 83 per cent.

Throughout the day, spectators keen on learning more about cycling in the Capital
will be able to get advice.  Go Ride, the Cycling Programme for young people
and Bikeability, the Cycling Proficiency Test for the 21st century, will be
available to provide information about taking to two wheels in London.

Mayor of London, Ken Livingstone, said:
“The Tour de France brought enjoyment to millions of people, many of whom
were able to watch the race on London’s streets and I am sure it will have further
inspired people to travel by bike. 

"The number of people taking to two wheels has soared by 83 per cent over
the last seven years, as our record investment in cycling, expansion of the
network of cycle and bus lanes, and the confidence given to cyclists through
tackling congestion in central London, has transformed the experience of cycling
in the capital.

"Now Londoners have a second chance to experience the thrill of seeing
the world’s top cyclists racing on London’s streets. The Tour of Britain has
gone from strength to strength since its relaunch four years ago and it would
be great to see the Tour of Britain become as much a fixture in London’s summer
programme as the Tour de France is in Paris."
Peter Hendy, Commissioner, Transport for London, said:  “After the
Tour de France’s huge success, the start of the Tour of Britain promises
to be a fun day out for everyone.  The number of Londoners cycling is growing
all the time and we want the Tour of Britain to build on that success.”

After London
After the London Prologue the Tour of Britain will continue with six stages
around the UK which include: Reading to Southampton (140km), Yeovilton to Taunton
(170km), Worcester to Wolverhampton (150km), Rotherham to Bradford (160km),
Liverpool to Kendal (180km) and Dumfries to Glasgow (150km).

Cycle parking
There is cycle parking at the event.

Websites
Tour of Britain – www.tourofbritain.co.uk

TFL – www.tfl.gov.uk
Surrey League – www.surreyleague.co.uk

Support races
Entries are still being taken and there is entry on the line – contact Glyn
Durrant, [email protected]

With the weather looking good there should be no problems on the ‘long’ Palace
circuit.

London Youth Grand Prix
Starting at 09:30 – Youth A Girls & Boys – Entry fee £10. Now with
a £360 prize list.

TfL Junior Grand Prix
Starting at 10:00 – Entry fee £12. Now with a £370 prize list.

TfL Women’s Grand Prix
Starting at 10:00 – Entry fee £12. Now with a £370 prize list.

London Cat. 3 Grand Prix
Starting at 10:40 – 3rds – Entry fee £20. Now with a £745 prize
list.

Prize Presentation
Starting at 12:30 – Youth, Juniors, Women & 3rds

Bob Chicken London Grand Prix
Starting at 13:00 – E/1/2 – Entry fee £20. Now with a £2,730 prize
list.

Prize Presentation
Starting at 14:10 – E/1/2

Signing-on:
– All riders are asked to be at signing-on one hour before your event to sign
on.
– Signing on will close 20 minutes before each event.
– Youths – from 08:30
– Juniors & Women – from 09:00
– 3rds – from 9:30
– E/1/2 – from 11:00

Parking:
In the purple zone.