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Route for North East and North Yorkshire stages of Tour of Britain 2022 announced

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• Wednesday 6 April 2022 at 7:00am

The Tour of Britain returns in September and this year the route will take in much of the ITV Tyne Tees region.

Starting up in Aberdeen, it heads to the North East for Stage Three and North Yorkshire for Stage Four before heading down south and coming to a close on the Isle of Wight.

It is believed last year’s race generated £29.96m of net economic benefit for the UK economy, according to research by Frontline. 

The first place in the region it will hit is the historic city of Durham.

Stage Three: Durham to Sunderland

A scenic start to Stage Three on Tuesday 6 September: the riders will roll out in the shadow of Durham’s famous cathedral and castle on Owengate. The announcement comes as County Durham’s bid to be UK City of Culture 2025 made the shortlist last month.

The race will then initially head west to Stanhope and into the North Pennines. Among the challenges is the ascent of Chapel Fell, a four-kilometre climb located near the County Durham and Cumbria border.

Barnard Castle marks the most southerly point of the route, as the peloton will then head up through Bishop Auckland, Hetton-le-Hole and Houghton le Spring.

Then, the route will weave through Sunderland to the finish line outside of Sunderland’s new City Hall, which forms part of a £500m development in the city.

Stage Four: Redcar to Helmsley

On Wednesday 7 September, racers will set off on an unforgiving uphill route through North Yorkshire - returning to the county for the first time in 13 years.

This stage of the race will take place between Redcar and Duncombe Park in Helmsley.

It will kick off on Redcar’s Esplanade, then travel along its Coast Road, before turning up through Marske High Street and on towards Saltburn.

Once in Saltburn it will head down Hilda Place and onto Marine Parade, along Glenside and Victoria Terrace. A cut through Marske Mill Lane will take the cyclists to Hob Hill Lane and Four Lane Ends, where they will be going down Apple Orchard Bank, up Marske Lane and onto Skelton High Street.

Then through North Skelton and across the A174, Brotton is the next destination, where the riders will travel up through the high street and out towards Carlin How, down Loftus Bank, then through Loftus itself, the village of Easington and along the A174, passing the Redcar and Cleveland boundary at Staithes and heading on towards Whitby.

The route runs through the seaside town of Whitby before heading into the North York Moors National Park. The final 30km will feature the demanding climbs of Carlton Bank and Newgate Bank - both two-kilometres long - before descending into the finish at Duncombe Park. 

Brothers Harry and Charlie Tanfield from Great Ayton will be competing in this year’s Tour of Britain.

This year is the first time Charlie has taken part in the Tour of Britain. He said: "As local riders it’ll be good to race through our local villages and see some friends and family on the route cheering us on. It’ll be massive for the area to put on a big race like this so it’s very exciting."

Harry added: "We are very excited for the Tour of Britain to be coming to our local roads in North Yorkshire. We have been training abroad in the likes of Spain but, as summer approaches, why would you go anywhere else? Yorkshire is a great place to train and race as we have some of the best roads in the country, with both hilly and flat stretches."

This year’s full Tour of Britain comprises the following stages: 

Stage One        Sunday 4 September              Aberdeen to Glenshee Ski Centre

Stage Two        Monday 5 September             Hawick to Duns

Stage Three     Tuesday 6 September            Durham to Sunderland

Stage Four       Wednesday 7 September       Redcar to Duncombe Park, Helmsley

Stage Five        Thursday 8 September           West Bridgford to Mansfield

Stage Six         Friday 9 September                Tewkesbury to Gloucester

Stage Seven    Saturday 10 September          West Bay to Ferndown

Stage Eight      Sunday 11 September            Ryde to The Needles

Mick Bennett, Tour of Britain Race Director, said: "Creating a route that encourages aggressive racing and brave tactics from day one will enhance the reputation of the race, leave the one million plus spectators watching on in person for free with long-lasting memories, showcase the stunning beauty of our host venues, and repeatedly entertain a worldwide audience."

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Tour of Britain 2022 route

The 18th edition of the modern Tour of Britain set to take place between September 4 - 11

Tour of Britain 2022 Route

The Tour of Britain returns September 4, after a one-year hiatus due to COVID-19, for eight days of racing as a UCI ProSeries event, making it one of the most prestigious sporting events of Great Britain.

Now in its 18th edition, 18 teams, five of them WorldTour level, will begin on the first Sunday of September in the city centre of Aberdeen and travel southward to the finale on September 11 in the historic Needles on the Isle of Wight.

First four days

Stage 1 opens in Scotland for 181.3 kilometres from Aberdeen, which is the most northerly overall start for the Tour of Britain. Last year Aberdeen hosted the race finale. It becomes the third Scottish city to host the start of the race, while Glenshee Ski Centre becomes the first-ever opening day summit finish. A trio of intermediate sprints and KOM climbs sprinkle the route to reach the approach to the final climb, which is uncategorised. To reach the finish line, the route will follow the 9.1km Old Military Road from Auchallater, facing an average gradient of 4.8% on the final five kilometres.

The second day of racing rolls south of Edinburgh across the rolling hills and rural areas of Scottish Borders, which hosts a full stage for the second time in three editions. From Hawick, the route will cover 175.2km to a first-time finish in Duns. The middle section of the route offers two intermediate sprints - Morebattle and Coldstream - as the roads skirt the North Sea at Eyemouth. Then the final intermediate sprint at Reston leads to a succession of three categorised climbs in the final 30 kilometres - Wanside Rigg (2.1km at 5.7%), Mainslaughter Law (1.7km at 5.9%) and Hardens Hill (1.9km at 4.7%). From the summit of Hardens Hill, the route descends 5.5km to the finish in Duns. 

Stage 3 takes on 163.6km on English soil with a first-time start in Durham and winding in a counter-clockwise direction to Sunderland. The route heads west through the North Pennines AONB, with two categorised climbs in the area - first-category Chapel Fell (4.1km at 7.8%) followed by second-category Billy Lane (1.8km at 7.1%). There is one intermediate sprint in the opening 29km, at Stanhope, and then a pair on the road back toward Sunderland, Bishop Auckland and Ferryhill, only 9.5km between the two sprint points. A small category 3 climb at High Moorsley (1.2km at 5.3%) stands in the way to the fast finish outside Sunderland’s new City Hall.

Just a short distance south on the coast will be the start for stage 4 at Redcar, an inaugural host borough. The149.5km route goes through the popular sea-side town of Whitby, which will stage the first intermediate sprint of the day. Following are two short classified climbs at Robin Hood’s Bay and Egton Bank. Once through the next sprint line at Stokesley, with 33km to go, the route heads into the North York Moors National Park with two climbs, opening with the cat 1 Carlton Bank (1.9km at 10.2%). There next climb offers intermediate sprint points at the top, not KOM points, at Newgate Bank (1.3km at 7.3%). The final 85.km descent into Duncombe Park in Helmsley, one of Yorkshire’s finest estates.

Second four days

The longest day of the Tour of Britain is Thursday, September 8 on stage 5 with 186.8km in Nottinghamshire. Like the race did four years ago, the start will be in West Bridgford and the finish is set for the Civic Centre in Mansfield, but the route has changed. From West Bridgford, this year’s route takes in Cotgrave, Gedling, Southwell, Retford and Worksop before heading into Mansfield via Clumber Park and Sherwood Forest. It is a flat day with a trio of intermediate sprints - Edingley, Retford and Clumber Park - and two small classified climbs - at Keyworth (1km at 3.4%) and Sparken Hill (.4km at 8.5%). 

All 170.9km on stage 6 roll through Gloucestershire, beginning in the mediaeval market town of Tewkesbury. Only 10km separate this town from the cathedral city of Gloucester, but the route takes the peloton in a clockwise direction into the Cotswolds. In the first 45km there are KOM points at round Hill (1.8km at 9.4%) and Withington Hill (1.5km at 6.9%). A trio of intermediate sprints unfold at Cirencester, Rangeworhty and Dursley before the final categorised climb at Crawley Hill (1.7km at 8.1%). The peloton will then have 25km to go and approach the finish by the historic Gloucester Docks, the country’s most inland port, from South Gloucestershire.

The race reaches the English Channel for stage 7, with a start in West Bay. The route run parallel with the West Dorset Heritage coast as it winds 175.9km on mainly inland roads towards Dorchester, Wareham and Knowlton, all with intermediate sprints. The classified climbs at Daggers Gate (1km at 3.1%) and Whiteways HIll (1.5km at 7.1%) strike as a tandem after the first 55km, the two separated by 8.5km. The final stiff climb comes with 46km to go at Okeford Hill (1.7km at 7.1%). The stage concludes with finishing circuits in Ferndown.

The Isle of Wight hosts the final day of racing, 148.9km from Ryde to The Needles. In between are a sequence of tourist towns - Sandown, Yarmouth and Cowes with intermediate sprints. Scattered among those are three classified climbs - Brading Down (1.9km at 5.8%), Cowleaze Hill (1.7km at 6.1%) and Zig Zag Road (1.4km at 6.3%). 

The final 20 kilometres will take the peloton along Military Road, which offers stunning panoramic views out across the English Channel, towards The Needles Landmark Attraction. This year’s race culminates with a two-kilometre climb up to Tennyson Down, the final 400 metres averaging 9.6%, making it the toughest ending to any Tour of Britain in modern history.

• Stage 1 - Aberdeen to Glenshee Ski Centre, 181.3km
• Stage 2 - Hawick to Duns, 175.2km
• Stage 3 - Durham to Sunderland, 163.6km
• Stage 4 - Redcar to Duncombe Park, Helmsley, 149.5km
• Stage 5 - West Bridgford to Mansfield, 186.8km
• Stage 6 - Tewkesbury to Gloucester, 170.9km
• Stage 7 - West Bay to Ferndown, 175.9km
• Stage 8 - Ryde to The Needles, 148.9km

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The routes for the final pair of stages of this year’s Men’s Tour of Britain have been announced, to complete the stage details for September’s 20th edition of Britain’s biggest professional cycle race.

Men’s Tour of Britain Route Revealed (Stages 5 & 6)

Stages five and six of the race will see the men’s peloton visit West Northamptonshire for the first time, for a 147-kilometre (91-mile) stage starting out from the University of Northampton’s Waterside Campus and finishing on Derngate in Northampton town centre, before concluding a day later on familiar roads in East Suffolk with a 158-kilometre (98.5-mile) leg from Lowestoft to Felixstowe.

Three intermediate sprints, each with time bonuses, on the final leg at Beccles, Aldeburgh, and Grundisburgh, will ensure riders are fighting for the bonus seconds right down to the finish line on Sea Road in Felixstowe.

Commenting on the route announcement, Men’s Tour of Britain Race Director Rod Ellingworth, said: “The penultimate stage of this year’s race is in area new to the Men’s Tour of Britain, which is always exciting as it means that the majority of the peloton will be unfamiliar with the roads that we will be using.”

“With the stage being on a Saturday and its central location, we are expecting a lot of fans to be at the roadside to cheer the riders on. With the start on the University of Northampton’s Waterside Campus so close to the finish line in the town centre, it will make for a great location for fans of all ages to come down and see the start and finish of the stage and to make a day out of it.

Looking ahead to the final stage, Ellingworth added: “This year’s final stage of the Men’s Tour of Britain is deceptive, with plenty of challenges to overcome before our 2024 champion can be crowned on Sea Road in Felixstowe. Suffolk has always provided great racing in the Tour, and this year will be no different, with sections along the exposed coastline that will be a real challenge if the wind blows, while the three intermediate sprints will ensure competitive racing thanks to the time bonuses on offer, which could become very important if the overall lead is slender going into the last day.

“Our thanks go to our partners at East Suffolk Council, and in both Lowestoft and Felixstowe, for hosting the final stage of this year’s Lloyds Bank Tour of Britain Men.”

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The stage will get underway at 11:00 from the University of Northampton’s Waterside Campus, where a full day of activities and entertainment is planned, including race coverage on big screens, just a short walk away from the town centre finish location.

During the stage riders will tackle the final pair of categorised King of the Mountains climbs of the 2024 race, at Newnham Hill and Bullshill, just south of Daventry, and an intermediate sprint at Holcot, at the eastern end of the Pitsford Water causeway.

Leaving the Waterside Campus the stage heads west from Northampton, through Daventry, and then onto a loop south of the town over the two King of the Mountains climbs and through Abthorpe, Wappenham, Helmdon, Culworth, Byfield and Hellidon, before looping around Northampton via Watford, West Haddon, Naseby, Kelmarsh and Brixworth for the approach to the finish via Sywell and Ecton.

The stage is expected to finish with a sprint in Northampton town centre between 14:23 and 15:05.

While it is the first time that the men’s Tour has come to Northampton, the town’s Derngate hosted the first ever stage finish of the women’s Tour, won by Swedish rider Emma Johansson, in May 2014, and Daventry in West Northamptonshire has twice also hosted the women’s race, with a start in 2017 and a stage finish in 2018, won by Coryn Labecki.

STAGE SIX East Suffolk will hold the final stage of Britain’s biggest professional cycle race on Sunday 8 September for the first time, with a 158-kilometre (98.5-mile) stage between Lowestoft and Felixstowe.

Stage six will get underway at 10:30 from Lowestoft’s Promenade, the first time that the town has hosted the Men’s Tour of Britain, with the stage heading inland via Beccles and Bungay, and then south through Halesworth, Framlingham, and Saxmundham, before racing along the Suffolk coast between Thorpeness and Aldeburgh.

The second half of the route takes in Snape, Wickham Market, Kesgrave, and Martlesham, before a run in and finish on Sea Road in Felixstowe familiar to riders from 12-months ago, when Wout van Aert took a stage win in Suffolk. The stage is expected to finish between 14:08 and 14:53.

The stage will feature three intermediate sprints – each with time bonuses – at Beccles, Aldeburgh, and Grundisburgh, that will help shape the outcome of who follows in the wheel tracks of Wout van Aert as Men’s Tour of Britain champion.

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Tour of Britain: Stage four preview!

Staying in the north-east for stage four, it’s time for a trip to the seaside as Redcar plays host to the Tour of Britain for the first time ever. The route will see the riders take in popular coastal towns such as Saltburn and Whitby, although stage four promises to be far from a breeze.

The riders will take on a category one climb in both the first and second half of the race, before descending to the finish at the grand Duncombe Park estate in Helmsley.

Duncombe Park, Helmsley, the stately home in North Yorkshire and the finishing like for stage four of the Tour of Britain 2022 / Image: Tour of Britain

What is the route?

Starting along Redcar beach, the riders head south for a loop around Saltburn before exiting westwards and down towards Skelton-in-Cleveland. From here, the race meanders around the coast for around 35km without putting too much strain on the peloton, before the riders hit the first sprint stage at Whitby. Following that, stage four really gathers pace as the pack hit the first category one climb at Robin’s Hood Bay (7% average gradient, 2.5km). After criss-crossing the River Esk, the peloton then mark the halfway point of stage four by tackling the second mountain stage at Egton Bank. Heading briefly out of the North York Moors, the riders fly into a sprint stage outside of Stokesley, before tackling the second category one climb at Carlton Bank (9.8% average gradient, 2km long).

Another 2km climb then follows at Newgate Bank, which leads directly into the final sprint stage in what promises to be a thrilling finish before a descent down to the finish line at the stately home of Duncombe Park.

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Tour of Britain returns to the North York Moors

The Tour of Britain is returning to the North York Moors, for the first time since the dramatic finish in Duncombe Park, Helmsley in 2022 where Tom Pidcock was pipped at the line. Stage two on Wednesday 4 September of the Lloyds Bank Tour of Britain 2024 will depart from Darlington, winding its way through the North York Moors National Park before heading north at Whitby skirting the coast to the finish line in Redcar. The Tour of Britain is the UK's biggest professional bike race and a UCI ProSeries event.

Within the National Park there will be a series of unclassified climbs around Commondale, Castleton, and Danby, before the first King of the Mountains climb above Ugglebarnby, averaging over 8% across its one-kilometre length.

The race then drops down to Robin Hood’s Bay, climbs back out before heading north past Whitby Abbey to descend into the famous North Yorkshire seaside town.

Stage two’s final categorised climb is the 1.7 kilometres of Lythe Bank, averaging 7.7% as it ascends from Sandsend, ultimately taking the race past Staithes into Redcar & Cleveland, where it will tackle a lap made up of many of the roads used in June’s Lloyds Bank British National Road Race Championships.

After over 2,500 metres of ascent in the stage, the final few kilometres alongside the North Sea between Marske-by-the-Sea and Redcar will offer some respite, but the exposed nature of coast road means that the wind could pose a final challenge to overcome in the home stretch to Zetland Park.

Tom Pidcock (INEOS Grenadiers) will race in the Tour of Britain, becoming the second gold medallist from the Paris 2024 Olympic Games to confirm his participation in the race.

The 25-year-old joins the likes of double Olympic champion Remco Evenepoel, and former race winner Julian Alaphilippe (both Soudal Quick-Step) on the provisional start list for the 20 th edition of Britain’s biggest professional cycle race.

Planning ahead for the day

Some of the best viewing will be in the Esk Valley, given the challenging climbs the race pace will be relatively slower. Danby Lodge National Park Centre in the heart of the Esk Valley will be a great place to base yourself, with activities, walks and a café – the route will past right behind the building before heading up the climb towards Danby Beacon. Have a look at the new accessible adventure playground, Danby Den.

British Cycling provide a detailed route guide for the stage, including elevation profiles.

If travelling by car, please park sensibility, not blocking the race route or access to property.  Parking restrictions will be in place across the race route to ensure the safety of the riders, support vehicles, spectators and other road users.

Rolling road closures along the race route will generally last no more than 30-45 minutes within, apart from at the start and finish, up-to-date details on predicted road closures are available from   North Yorkshire Council and Redcar and Cleveland 's website

Police motorcycles will close off the race route before the riders are expected. Roads will reopen after the last support vehicles have passed.

Fast rail and travel options make the National Park an easy place to get to - options for travel via fast rail on the Esk Valley Rail line , between Middlesborough and Whitby or North Yorkshire Moors Railway between Pickering and Whitby.

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A family focussed event with a variety of route options - including road, gravel and family mountain bike ride, including feed stations and medal on completion. Taking place on Sunday 29 September at Sutton Bank National Park Centre. Sign up here.

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Explore our various  cycling routes across the North York Moors. If you're looking for a challenge or several days worth of road cycling then check out the  North York Moors Cycleway . It covers 170 miles in a figure of eight loop and takes in the very best of National Park scenery.

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2024 Lloyds Bank Tour of Britain Men: a guide to stages 3 and 4

A detailed look at the routes for stages 3 and 4 of the 2024 Tour of Britain Men

A week after revealing route details for the opening stages of the 20th edition of the Lloyds Bank Tour of Britain Men , British Cycling has now published the routes for stages three and four, which will bring the race to South Yorkshire and the East Midlands this September.

Here’s a detailed look at what to expect.

Stage 3 | Sheffield to Barnsley | Thu 5 September

On Thursday, 5 September, the city of Sheffield will host the start of stage three of the Tour of Britain Men, 17 years since the city of steel last hosted the race. The stage is 166 km length and features over 2700 m of elevation.

From the moment the race kicks off, the riders will face a series of stiff challenges. The route heads west, skirting the edge of the Peak District National Park. The first major test comes 20 km into the start with the King of the Mountains (KOM) climb on Long Lane above Loxley. This one kilometre ascent, averaging almost 9%, marks the start of a tough beginning to the stage.

Just a short descent later, the peloton will tackle the stage’s second KMO climb, Oughtibridge Lane, affectionately known as Jawbone Hill. This 1.7 km climb, with its 9% gradient, was featured in the Tour de France in 2014, and it’s sure to test the riders’ mettle once again.

The terrain settles down as the race winds through Chapeltown, Wath upon Dearne, Swinton, and Maltby, leading to the sole intermediate sprint in the charming market town of Tickhill. This marks the halfway point of the stage.

Skirting Doncaster, the route loops around the north of Barnsley, passing through Royston and Darton. The excitement builds as the riders approach Penistone and the series of short climbs that culminate in the ascent of the final categorised climb, Hound Hill. This 1.5-kilometre climb, averaging nearly 7%, tops out with just four kilometers remaining, which should make it a pivotal moment in the stage.

The finale awaits then in Barnsley. As the riders tackle the final 800 metres, they’ll face an uphill drag along Old Mill Lane and into County Way. With a 7% incline, this last stretch is set to provide a dramatic and challenging finish, ensuring a thrilling end to a grueling stage.

Lloyds Bank Tour of Britain Men Race Director Rod Ellingworth said: “For the return of the Lloyds Bank Tour of Britain Men to South Yorkshire we wanted to create a memorable and tough stage, and we are sure that with the route chosen we have done just that. There is a lot of climbing early on in the stage as we skirt the edge of the Pennines, and then what should be a really exciting finale, with the climb of Hound Hill and the drag up to the finish in Barnsley town centre combining for a tough end to the day’s racing.”

Stage 4 | Derby to Newark-on-Trent | Fri 6 September

The following day, the city of Derby will host the start of stage four, marking a historic moment as it welcomes the Tour of Britain for the first time in its 20-year history. The race will commence outside the iconic Derby Arena, setting the stage for a likely day for the sprinters.

As the riders set off, they will navigate through the picturesque roads of Derbyshire, passing through Elvaston, Borrowash, West Hallam, and Heanor. This marks the first time the national tour has graced Derbyshire roads since 2015.

Crossing into Nottinghamshire at Eastwood, the race continues through Hucknall, Ravenshead, Blidworth, Southwell, and Tuxford, before the race approaches the intermediate sprint at Collingham, where valuable time bonuses and points for the sprints jersey are up for grabs.

The final leg of the stage takes the riders southward, crossing the River Trent and heading towards the finish line alongside Sconce and Devon Park in Newark-on-Trent. This town has a rich history with the Tour of Britain, having hosted stage finishes before. In 2017, Fernando Gaviria claimed victory here, followed by Olav Kooij in 2023. A sprint finale seems likely again in 2024.

Ellingworth says: “After three tough days of racing, stage four could be the first chance for the sprinters, and having seen the likes of Fernando Gaviria and Olav Kooij win in Newark-on-Trent in the past, we know it is a route and finish that suits the fast men.”

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Lloyds Bank Tour of Britain Men 2024 route revealed

Mathew Mitchell

• Published on July 10, 2024
• in Men's Cycling

The Lloyds Bank Tour of Britain Men 2024 has announced its host venues, promising six thrilling stages from Kelso in the Scottish Borders to Felixstowe on the Suffolk coast. This 20th edition of Britain’s premier national tour will traverse regions including the Scottish Borders, Tees Valley, South Yorkshire, West Northamptonshire, and East Suffolk.

2024 Lloyds Bank Tour of Britain Men Route

Stage 1: Scottish Borders

The race kicks off on Tuesday 3rd September in the scenic Scottish Borders, with an opening stage starting and finishing in Kelso’s cobbled market square. This stage will feature a finishing circuit, providing spectators a chance to witness the action unfold. Councillor Scott Hamilton expressed pride in hosting the event, recognising its impact on the community and local economy.

Stage 2: Tees Valley

On Wednesday 4th September, the race moves to Tees Valley, starting in Darlington. This area has become familiar to cycling fans, having hosted various races, including the Lloyds Bank National Circuit Race Championships. The route includes a challenging climb of Saltburn Bank, ending on the Redcar seafront. Tees Valley Mayor Ben Houchen commented, “It is fantastic news that our area will be hosting a stage of the Tour of Britain and we look forward to welcoming some of the world’s best riders.”

Stage 3: South Yorkshire

Thursday 5th September sees the race return to South Yorkshire for the first time since 2007. The stage starts in Sheffield and finishes in Barnsley, a town well-versed in professional cycling events. South Yorkshire’s Mayor Oliver Coppard noted the region’s enthusiasm for cycling, saying, “South Yorkshire is a place that loves a bike race, and even more, loves to welcome the world.”

Stage 4: West Northamptonshire

Details for stage four, set for Friday 6th September, will be announced soon. However, West Northamptonshire Council’s Cllr Daniel Lister is already excited, stating, “Events like this play an important role in bringing communities together and inspiring people to take up sport and live a more active and healthier lifestyle.”

Stage 5: Northampton

The penultimate stage on Saturday 7th September takes place in Northampton, marking the men’s Tour’s first visit. The town has previously hosted stages of the women’s race, drawing record spectator numbers. The excitement is palpable as the council looks forward to another successful event, with Cllr Lister highlighting the positive impact on local communities and economies.

Stage 6: East Suffolk

The final stage on Sunday 8th September starts and finishes in East Suffolk, beginning from Lowestoft’s promenade and ending on Sea Road in Felixstowe. East Suffolk Council’s Cllr Sarah Whitelock shared her enthusiasm, stating, “We are thrilled to see the return of the Lloyds Bank Tour of Britain Men this year, which is especially exciting as the entire final stage will be held within East Suffolk.”

British Cycling Events Managing Director, Jonathan Day, expressed gratitude towards local partners and communities supporting the race. He said, “We’re delighted to be bringing top-level racing and the joy of cycling to communities across the country in September.”

More details, including route maps and detailed timings for all six stages, will be announced in the coming weeks.

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Tour of Britain 2024

We're gearing up for an exciting day of cycling! The South Yorkshire stage finishes in Barnsley on Thursday 5 September 2024. 

The Tour of Britain cycling race is one of country’s most spectacular and prestigious sporting events – and it’s coming to Barnsley this autumn.

Thousands of residents and visitors will be able to catch the cream of men’s cycling talent racing through the borough on Thursday 5 September against the backdrop of our stunning countryside and attractive towns and villages. 

BARNSLEY STAGE INFORMATION

Barnsley will be the perfect place to experience the Tour of Britain as the route shows off our impressive local heritage and stunning landscape.  

The Barnsley leg of the route travels 58km (36 miles) through many of our villages and past major visitor attractions such as Cannon Hall Farm, Cannon Hall Museum, Wentworth Castle Gardens and Locke Park. 

Elite riders will race into Barnsley at Thurnscoe before heading towards Great Houghton, Grimethorpe, Cudworth and Royston, where they turn west and head through Staincross, Darton and Kexborough.

After crossing the M1, the route becomes more rural, with sweeping landscapes awaiting the racers on the way to Penistone. They will pedal back towards the town centre via Stainborough – passing the spectacular Wentworth Castle – and dig deep to conquer the steep Hound Hill Road, before turning past Locke Park and sprinting for the town centre.

The cyclists are due to enter Barnsley at about 1.30pm and will finish in Barnsley town centre on County Way at approximately 3pm, however these race times are subject to change.  

Why not make a day of it by exploring one of our bustling, welcoming high streets and village centres alongside enjoying the atmosphere of one of Britain’s biggest sporting spectacles? 

Find out more details about the route and the race.

GET INVOLVED

Opportunities to watch the race .

The cyclists are due to enter Barnsley at about 1.30pm and will finish in Barnsley town centre on County Way at approximately 3pm. You can find out more information and view the full route map at on the British Cycling website . 

Barnsley’s Fan Zone

Hosted at County Way car park, the Fan Zone will be open from 11am to 5pm with a big screen showing ITV4's coverage of the entire leg as well as plenty of stalls and activities providing entertainment for visitors of all ages.

Stall holders include Alé, a cycling clothing company and the official jersey suppliers for the race, JE James Cycles and Barnsley College amongst others, while local entertainers will be on hand delivering live performances throughout the day's proceedings.

Many council services, including the Employment and Skills, Fostering, Adoption and Libraries teams, will be there along with the How's Thi' Ticker team, who are offering free blood pressure tests.

Food and drink offerings will feature the Pro Pig Hog Roast, which also has vegan and vegetarian alternatives; the Argentinian steak restaurant Gaucho and Kettle Chips. Our wonderful town centre is also just a short walk away and offers an array of options which cater for all dietary requirements.

Secure bike parking is available for those who want to come along on their own two wheels, with free bike safety checks available from British Cycling partner Shimano.

Meanwhile, Barnsley Council's Sport and Physical Activity team are hosting a RampUP session, where children and young people can ride around the RampUP Zone on bikes, scooters or skateboards, and you can also get involved in Everybody's Cycling Pedal-Powered Arcade too.

Activity pack and art competition 

Our  activity pack  is full of facts about the race. It also has an art competition for children and young people, and give you ideas for how to decorate your local community. Get creative and help us put Barnsley on the map. 

Get involved in cycling this summer 

You can find more information about how to get involved with cycling at  barnsley.gov.uk/Cycling   

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Where will the race go .

The race will pass through our towns and local centres before finishing in the town centre. Find out more about the British Cycling Tour of Britain route here.

What roads will be closed? 

Road closures will be supplied on our website as soon as they are finalised. Parked cars will need to be moved from the route prior to and during the race. 

How will a rolling road closure work? 

A rolling road closure will mean the race route will be closed up to an hour before the race passes. The roads will remain closed until as soon it is safe to reopen them after the riders go past. Traffic may be held at junctions for up to 30 minutes and there will be no diversion route. Please plan your journey carefully on the day. 

Will I need to move my car if I live on the route? 

Yes. Before the race arrives, you will need to move your car until after the race has finished. No on-street parking will be allowed on the race route. We will be informing residents with advanced warning signage, letter and window screen drops. We’d like to ask all residents living on the route to park legally and courteously off the route.  

Where can I park my car? 

During the race, County Way will be closed from Tuesday 3 September evening. It will reopen as soon as possible after the race ends. No on-street parking will be allowed on Eastgate and Regent Street, and the wider race route.

You can use any other of our car parks and on-street parking across the borough. Find out more on the council's parking page . 

Car parking and on street parking restrictions 

You won’t be able to access the Upper and Lower Seam (County Way car parks) from the evening of Tuesday 3 September, until the evening of the Thursday 5 September. 

You will not be able to use the on-street parking bays on Regent Street and Eastgate from 6pm on Wednesday 4 September. We’ll reopen them as soon as possible on Thursday 5 September, after the race has finished. 

If you have access to a private parking facility which will be affected by the event, you must review alternative arrangements for parking on Thursday 5 September. 

What if I have an appointment? 

If you have an appointment on the day of the race, please make sure you set off early enough, before the road closures come into effect. 

If you have an appointment that is situated on the route, please contact the place you are attending to make sure your appointment is still going ahead or whether it needs to be re-arranged. Street access will only be given in emergencies.  

Will public transport be affected? 

Roads on and connected to the route will be affected throughout the day on Thursday 5 September as the race speeds through South Yorkshire, and some bus services will be diverted or suspended according to road closures. Full information about affected bus services is available at travelsouthyorkshire.com/tob2024 .

Journeys may take longer than usual, and you're encouraged to plan ahead and check before you travel. 

Will it affect school finish times? 

Please speak to your school for more information on how they are affected. 

What benefits will hosting the Tour of Britain bring? 

The Tour of Britain is more than just a race; it is an opportunity to inspire a healthier, more active, and sustainable community, while boosting our local economy. This prestigious event allows Barnsley to shine on a global stage. It’s an opportunity to tell our story, showcase our rich industrial heritage, cultural landmarks, and the warm, welcoming nature of our people. 

The event promises to be memorable and exciting to watch, whether you choose to come into town or pick a spot along the route, and whether you’re visiting Barnsley to make a weekend of it or just popping out of work for an hour to cheer on the riders.   

Who should I contact if I need more information?

Please email [email protected] .

INFORMATION FOR BUSINESSES

Please read the FAQs above, for some information about car park and on-street parking closures on Tuesday 3 to Thursday 5 September. 

More information will be released soon on any impacts on businesses on the route.

ON YOUR BIKE! GET INVOLVED IN CYCLING IN BARNSLEY

Barnsley bike works.

Barnsley Bike Works is our rebranded and improved Active Travel Hub offer.   Currently operating a mobile hub which is taking the service around our communities, a physical hub will be situated in Barnsley Interchange and is currently undergoing refurbishment work.   Barnsley Bike Works will offer a range of services, including free bike checks, a bike donation and recycle scheme, fix it classes and much more.  Find out more on our Barnsley Bike Works website .  

GETTING OUT ON YOUR BIKE

As well as being an enjoyable activity, cycling is also one of the easiest ways to fit exercise into your daily routine. It’s also a great form of transport.   Cycling is a low-impact exercise so it’s easier on your joints than running or other high-impact aerobic activities. It can help you to get, and stay, in shape.  Whether you're a keen cyclist looking for a cycle club, looking to get to work or school, or would simply like to learn to ride a bike for fun, Barnsley has a range of cycle services to help. 

FIND ROUTES IN AND AROUND BARNSLEY

Barnsley has many cycle lanes and routes designed to allow cyclists to travel safely while encouraging more people to make their journey by bike.   You can find national and regional cycle routes on the national cycle network map on our website . 

LEARN TO RIDE

We have cycling training courses available to both children and adults to learn to ride a bike. It’s never too late!   The training programme will give you the skills and confidence to ride safely, especially on roads.   Find out more on our Learn to Ride webpage .

HIRE A BIKE

Don’t have a bike or want to give it a go before taking the plunge and buying one? No problem! Barnsley Bike Works allows you to borrow from their fleet of e-bikes for a month, providing the bike, a helmet, a pannier bag and a lock. 

CYCLING HERITAGE

Cycling has deep roots in Barnsley with a history stretching back more than a century. The town has a passionate cycling community, supported by numerous local clubs and events that celebrate the sport year-round.   Hosting the Tour of Britain here is a testament to our commitment to promoting cycling at all levels, from grassroots to elite. It's an opportunity for our residents to see their cycling heroes up close and be inspired to take up the sport themselves. The Tour of Britain is more than just a race; it is an opportunity to inspire a healthier, more active, and sustainable community while boosting our local economy.  This prestigious event allows Barnsley to shine on a global stage. It’s an opportunity to tell our story, showcase our rich industrial heritage, cultural landmarks, and the warm, welcoming nature of our people.

The event promises to be memorable and exciting to watch, whether you choose to come into town or pick a spot along the route, and whether you’re visiting Barnsley to make a weekend of it or just popping out of work for an hour to cheer on the riders.   Let's come together to celebrate this momentous event in Barnsley, the place of possibilities, and create a lasting legacy for future generations. 

BRITISH CYCLING

The Tour of Britain is organised by British Cycling . It’s a multi-stage cycling race, on British roads, in which cyclists race across Great Britain to complete the race in the fastest time. The event dates back to the first British stage races held just after the Second World War.  This year’s men’s race for Tour of Britain is being held on Sunday 1 to Sunday 8 September 2024.  

SOUTH YORKSHIRE MAYORAL COMBINED AUTHORITY (SYMCA)

Active Travel which means walking or cycling to get about, is a priority area for SYMCA. In February 2023, triple Olympic cycling champion Ed Clancy OBE was appointed as South Yorkshire's new Active Travel Commissioner. 

Find out more about SYMCA and Active Travel on their website . 

VISITING BARNSLEY

Barnsley is a hidden gem in yorkshire.

A reinvented historic market town, with rolling countryside, free award-winning galleries and museums, and the most friendly of welcomes. Described as the “the blueprint for the regeneration of town centres” by The Yorkshire Post, you’ll be amazed by our flagship Glass Works development. It features a relaxing public square, the famous Barnsley Markets, a tantalising food hall with rooftop bar at Market Kitchen, a 13-screen Cineworld, Superbowl UK, shopping, dining and entertainment.  Outside the town centre, you can discover Grade I-listed landscapes, a 100+ year old cinema, a 17th century working water mill, reservoirs, nature reserves and wetlands, miles of Trans Pennine Trails, a medieval priory, and coal, glass and iron heritage.  

WHERE TO STAY

Want to make a trip to Barnsley for the Tour of Britain stage? We’ve got lots of convenient, comfortable places to lay your head after an exciting day of cycling! Head to our Places To Stay page to discover venues across the borough. 

HOW TO GET HERE

Whether you're driving, taking the bus, or catching the train, getting here is easy. Barnsley is where you can celebrate, experience, and enjoy some of the best that Yorkshire has to offer.   Barnsley is located halfway between Sheffield and Leeds, making it accessible from different directions. Find out more on our Getting Here page . 

WHERE TO EAT AND VISIT

Once you’ve revelled in the cycling exhilaration, there’s so much more to discover in Barnsley ! If you’re staying over and enjoying a few days in Barnsley, we’ve got loads of food, drink, culture, shopping and independents to explore.    Whether in a family group, with your partner, or travelling solo, you’re sure to find something to suit your tastes.    For the foodies, we’ve compiled a list of recommendations of food and drink favourites . For the culture vultures, families, or those just looking for rest and relaxation, get inspired with our pre-made itineraries .  

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Eyes on Yorkshire as Tour of Britain cycle race returns after Scotland start

It is that time of the year again when all eyes are on the route for this year's Tour of Britain cycle race.

With less than 40 days to go, details have been announced of the 20th anniversary - with its starting location in Scotland.

Stage one will begin on Tuesday, September 3 in the Scottish Borders, will be a 181.9-kilometre (113.1-mile) spectator friendly route, starting and finishing in Kelso, passing through Coldstream, Gordon, Melrose, Denholm, Jedburgh and St Boswells.

The route also features two loops, enabling spectators in Kelso and Melrose, and on the categorised King of the Mountains climbs at Scott’s View and Dingleton, to see the race in action twice, with the final climb coming 23 kilometres from the finish of the stage.

READ MORE Tour of Britain Yorkshire route confirmed with all race locations

A day later (Wednesday, September 4), the Lloyds Bank Tour of Britain Men heads to Darlington for the first time since 2009, for a 152-kilometre (94 miles) stage through the Tees Valley and North Yorkshire to Redcar. The stage crosses the Cleveland Hills and heads through the North York Moors National Park to the coast at Robin Hood’s Bay via a series of short, sharp climbs.

Bikers will then turn north via Whitby, the stage climbs Lythe Bank and the peloton will tackle the iconic Saltburn Bank twice, the latter ascent coming within the final ten kilometres of racing. In the first few stages there will be almost 5,000 metres of climbing across the first two stages await the peloton, in what will be one of the hardest openings to the race in Lloyds Bank Tour of Britain history.

Commenting on the route, Lloyds Bank Tour of Britain Men Race Director Rod Ellingworth said: "The Scottish Borders has a long history with the Lloyds Bank Tour of Britain Men and so we are delighted to have worked with our partners at Scottish Borders Council to come up with this spectator friendly, and challenging route, for the riders.

"With five categorised climbs this will be a tough opening stage, and is by no means certain to end in a sprint, so should set up a thrilling battle between the sprinters and those riders who believe the final climb at Dingleton can be a launchpad to victory in Kelso.”

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Tour of Britain 2024 Stages and Routes

The first details of the 20th edition of the modern race will be revealed in the coming weeks.

Following the cancellation of the 2021 edition owing to the death of Her Majesty The Queen, organisers SweetSpot will continue to work with the local authorities who were due to host stages to explore opportunities to host the race in the future.

One of the most highly anticipated professional cycling events in the United Kingdom is all set to kick off in the first week of September. The Tour of Britain is gearing up for its 2021 edition, which will also be the 14th edition since the reincarnation of the event with several changes in 2004. The cycling Tour of Britain route was unveiled back in February 2021 with the addition of a time trial stage. It now means that the Tour of Britain 2021 has nine stages compared to 8 in recent years. Even those eight Tour of Britain stages were a bump up from the five stages the event used to have in 2004.

The Surprising Route

Tour of Britain 2021 race director Mick Bennett unveiled the cycling Tour of Britain route in the hope of keeping up with the recent momentum of popularity gathered by the event. Several changes to the Tour of Britain stages over the last few years have made it more competitive and brought it to the levels of Tour de France or Vuelta a Espana. Attracting the best riders in the world to the United Kingdom is one of the sole objectives of this event.

George Square in Glasgow will form the location for the start of the 2021 edition. The nine Tour of Britain stages will see riders cover just over 1300 km from September 4 to September 11. This will certainly take its toll on the riders, but there is a consensus that the 2021 edition will be slightly easier than the 2015 edition. Furthermore, there is an opportunity for riders to make use of every Tour of Britain stage to prepare well for the upcoming World Championships in Qatar. This reason alone is expected to increase general interest amongst riders in the competition.

Tour of Britain 2021 – Challenging Parts

The upcoming competition brings a lot of aspects like challenging races and sprint finishes. These are aspects which will have a lot to do at the World Championships. Glasgow last played host to the start of the event back in 2008. It provides a sprint finish to the Castle Douglas since there is no prominent climbs along the way. Stage two goes through various sections of the enchanting Lake District, which may not offer anything out of the blue for experienced riders. The Lake District has been a standard fare of the Tour of Britain in recent years. Even though much of the route will be familiar, riders will have to be prepared for the climb from Ambleside towards the end of the stage.

Stage three at the Congleton marks the beginning of the tough stages. As expected, the stage four takes its toll since it is the longest. As the competition enters into the final stages, riders go through Wales and Bath before a time trial event near London. The final stage will be a replica of the final stage in 2015, which received a lot of rave reviews. Each stage is tough and this will be on the minds of punters when it comes to Tour of Britain bet online.

The growing popularity of the event has also resulted in a number of punters looking for good Tour of Britain bet online opportunities. These opportunities are presented because of the Tour of Britain 2021 odds, which are once again leaning towards the favourites like Alberto Contador. Even though it makes a lot of sense to make an early judgement, Tour of Britain 2021 odds at a later stage will provide a more accurate picture about the favourites for the title.

Nine days to go until the Lloyds Bank Tour of Britain Men arrives in Sheffield

In just over a week, stars of world cycling will return to South Yorkshire, as the third stage of Britain’s biggest professional cycle race is set to kick off in Sheffield on Thursday 5 September.

18 of the world’s top cycling teams, including the likes of double Olympic gold medallists Remco Evenepoel and Tom Pidcock and double world road race champion Julian Alaphilippe, will be on the start line on Arundel Gate in Sheffield city centre for the Lloyds Bank Tour of Britain Men stage through South Yorkshire.

Ahead of stage three Sheffield will be hosting a community cycling festival at Forge Valley School cycling track, from 4pm to 8pm on Wednesday 4 September.

Turn up and have a go sessions on the 1km route will be available for all ages and skill levels, along with Learn to Ride sessions, bike maintenance workshops and refreshments and entertainment to make it a free, family fun event. For more details, visit the Welcome to Sheffield site .

On the Thursday (5 September), fans will be able to watch the preparations of teams on Tudor Square outside of the Crucible Theatre from 09:30, with all the riders being presented to the crowd team-by-team on the podium on Arundel Gate from 09:50, ahead of the stage start at 11:00.

Race day will also see school cycling teams, comprising boys and girls of different ages, from across Sheffield competing at Parkwood Springs in races, time trials, and obstacle course challenges, where the next generation of Lloyds Bank Tour of Britain stars will be honing their skills in celebration of the national Tour coming to Sheffield.

Councillor Martin Smith, Chair of the Economic Development and Skills Committee at Sheffield City Council, said:

“Sheffield is known as the Outdoor City. We pride ourselves on our green space and the wealth of outdoor activities we have on offer, including our vast cycling trails.

“We have a huge amount to offer cycling enthusiasts. From a one-of-a-kind inner-city mountain biking trail to our very own annual city centre cycling race, the Sheffield Grand Prix, which has just celebrated its 10 th ever event.

“We are really looking forward to hosting the start of the third stage of the Tour of Britain Men, next week, and welcoming not only some of the world’s best cyclists, but also cycling enthusiasts from across the region who will be spectating.”

Cycling in Sheffield

There is a currently a huge amount of work taking place across Sheffield to create cycling infrastructure to connect the whole city and beyond.

Over the next two years, more than 10km of segregated or improved cycle route will be built across the city, with the aim of connecting the entire South Yorkshire region.

Sheffield is also home to one of the only inner-city mountain biking trails at Parkwood Springs. The area is currently being regenerated and will include huge expansions of the trails making this a regional destination for mountain biking in the future. 

Find out more about Sheffield’s cycling offer, on the Welcome to Sheffield website.

Tour of Britain Men: Route

Riders will tackle two King of the Mountains climbs before leaving Sheffield, at Long Lane ( estimated 11:39 ) on Loxley Common and Jawbone Hill above Oughtibridge ( estimated 11:46 ), that are both sure to be popular with cycling fans wanting to see the riders tested by the South Yorkshire gradients.

Riders will then pass across the border into Rotherham where they will race through countryside and urban areas, including the scenic Wentworth, the South Yorkshire Navigation Canal at Kilnhurst, and former mining town Maltby.

The village of Tickhill, near Doncaster, will host the stage’s intermediate sprint ( estimated 12:55 ) while the final King of the Mountains climb is at Hound Hill on the outskirts of Barnsley ( estimated 15:06 ), with an extra incentive for riders being the special time bonus’ available for the first four riders over the summit.

Oliver Coppard, South Yorkshire’s Mayor said:

“The Tour of Britain coming back to South Yorkshire is not just exciting, it will help inspire the next generation of cyclists.

“Together we can make the South Yorkshire leg of the Tour of Britain Men’s race one to remember, by getting out to support the riders, by enjoying the spectacle and excitement of the race and by taking part in the brilliant community events.”

Stage three on Thursday 5 September gets underway at 11:00 from Sheffield, and is expected to finish in Barnsley between 14:48 and 15:35 with all of the action broadcast live on ITV4.

For information on road closures, please check the Welcome to Sheffield website .

For details on travel disruption, please check the Travel for South Yorkshire website .

For the full route and spectator information head to the Tour of Britain website  or visit the South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority website here.

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Tour of Britain 2024 : 5 September 2024

South Yorkshire will host stage three of Britain’s biggest cycle race which spans 103 miles across the region, taking in some of the region’s most beautiful landscapes, iconic sites, and hardest climbs.

Starting from Arundel Gate in Sheffield in the morning and finishing at Barnsley Town Centre in the afternoon, there are a series of planned diversions and disruptions across Barnsley, Doncaster, Rotherham, and Sheffield to allow the race to take place.

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The Money blog is a hub for personal finance and consumer news and tips. Today's posts include consumer champion Scott Dixon calling for a probe into dynamic pricing at hotels. Listen to a Daily podcast episode on the winter fuel allowance as you scroll.

Thursday 29 August 2024 07:42, UK

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For Savings Guide this week, Savings Champion co-founder Anna Bowes looks at the top regular saver accounts this month...

If you don't have a lump sum to invest, one of the best ways you can get into the savings habit is to open a regular saver account and deposit the amount you can afford the day after you are paid, so it becomes like another bill - but one that you can benefit from in the future.

Regular savings accounts pay some of the top rates available as you are normally restricted by the amount you can deposit and you may not be able to dip into the cash very often, if at all over a given term.

In fact, there are usually a number of terms and conditions to keep an eye on to make sure you earn the interest you are expecting. 

And some of the top accounts are only accessible if you hold a current account with the provider. But normally you won't need to transfer your primary current account. 

Regular savings accounts normally offer a fixed rate of interest for a set term, but there are also many variable rate accounts around, so keep your eyes peeled.

The top regular saver rates on offer have been unaffected by the base rate cut and we have even seen a newcomer to the market recently. 

Virgin Money has jumped straight to the top of the table, offering its current account holders' access to a fixed rate of 10% gross/10.38% AER on deposits of up to £250 a month until maturity on 31 July 2025.

The requirement for a current account is pretty common for the top regular savings accounts, but not all accounts have this requirement.

The Progressive Building Society is paying 7% gross/AER, fixed for 12 months - on deposits of up to £300 a month - and you do not need to have a current account with the provider.

Bottom line is that it's important to check whether opening a new current account just to have access to the regular saver is a good idea.

A consumer champion has called for the Competition and Markets Authority to intervene on dynamic pricing used by hotels - as more Sky News readers got in touch to say they've had their hotel bookings cancelled by a prominent chain on nights when Oasis are playing.

Maldron Hotels says a "technical error" meant more people booked rooms than they had capacity for in Manchester on nights of the concert - and that the same error meant that, after people's bookings were cancelled, rooms were advertised at an inflated price.

It denied it was an attempt to "resell rooms at inflated prices" ( see 11.07 post yesterday ) after some accused the firm of attempted profiteering.

Scott Dixon, AKA  The Complaints Resolver , says trying to enforce a booking legally is very problematic.

He described dynamic pricing - or "price gouging" - as "insidious".

"We need the Competition and Markets Authority to clamp down on this practice," he said.

Lots of you have got in touch over the last 24 hours saying you've been affected by the cancellation of bookings at Maldron Hotels' Manchester sites after Oasis's major comeback tour was announced.

Your stories

Craig Davies, from Nantwich , says he booked rooms priced at £136.20 each for him, his partner and four friends to stay at Maldron Hotels in Manchester city centre for an "anniversary treat" on 12 July next year.

He says he made the booking at 4.30am on Tuesday morning - before the 8am announcement by Oasis that they'd be heading to the city that night as part of their comeback tour.

Mr Davies was among many people later contacted by the hotel asking to cancel the booking.

"Six unhappy folk now who cannot afford their revised rates. Hotel don't seem too bothered, sadly," Craig says. "This is clearly a joke, right?"

Ian Bittel from Sunderland says he promptly booked a room for 13 July 2025 at Maldron Hotels as the announcement came on Tuesday morning, but at 9pm he received the email to cancel.

He says his daughter also booked a room there for 20 July 2025 a little later on Tuesday and received a cancellation email just before 10.45am on Wednesday.

"It's frustrating as now hotel prices have tripled," Ian says.

Meanwhile, Colin McMillan, from Glasgow, says the seemingly mass cancellation of bookings by Maldron Hotels in Manchester is a "poor look for the city" and the hotel industry.

He says he booked two rooms on Monday - the day before the reunion announcement - one for two nights from 11 to 13 July 2025 for £303 and another from 19 to 21 July for £316.50.

He was also asked to cancel despite receiving a booking confirmation.

"I haven't accepted the cancellation request but when I explained that to the staff member on the phone, she said it didn't matter as it wasn't an optional request and the stays would be cancelled anyway," Colin tells us.

He says he spoke to Maldron Hotels' reservation department for 10 minutes and was directed to booking.com - the company he reserved the rooms through - when he asked about an escalation process.

"It's a really poor look for the city and the industry that a hotel would look for short-term gain through gouging like this and alienate existing customers forever," Colin says.

He adds that he'll now have to rethink trying to get tickets for the gigs as no similar hotels are available.

Ross Jordan, who is also from Glasgow , says he and three other guests who are due to attend a family wedding during the first run of Oasis's dates at Heaton Park had booked rooms at the Manchester hotel.

"They have requested me to cancel which I have not done," he says. "This will cost us hundreds of pounds as we have booked flights etc."

What has the hotel chain said?

Maldron Hotels said in a statement to the Money blog that a technical error on Monday and Tuesday led to "substantially more" rooms being booked at its two Manchester hotels than were available for the nights of the four Oasis concerts.

It said it would be unable to honour bookings made on these dates as a result, and no bookings are currently being taken while the issue is investigated.

"This is not an attempt to resell rooms at inflated prices, rather an overbooking issue due to a technical error with our booking systems," the hotel said.

"Additionally, due to the same technical error, a small number of customers were able to book the rooms at a higher price later that evening. We will also be unable to accommodate these bookings.

"We will be honouring all bookings made prior to 26 August. 

"We sincerely apologise for any inconvenience caused."

It's taking sellers over twice as long on average to sell their homes when they have to reduce the price than when there's no reduction, according to Zoopla.

The property portal said its latest research shows sellers should be realistic when it comes to pricing up their property if they're serious about moving.

According to Zoopla, it takes 28 days on average to agree a sale where the asking price hasn't been slashed.

But for sellers who've had to lower the price by 5% or more, the typical time to sell goes up to a whopping 73 days.

Around a fifth of homes put up for sale this month had their price cut by 5% or more, Zoopla said.

Executive director Richard Donnell said a rise in the supply of homes meant buyers had greater choice and prices would be kept in check.

But with mortgage rates still high, "buyers have less purchasing power than two to three years ago and remain price sensitive, meaning sellers can't afford to get ahead of themselves on where to set the right price for their home", he said.

Around 10 million people in England and Wales will not receive winter fuel payments this winter.  

Under Chancellor Rachel Reeves' plan, only those who receive pension credit or other means-tested benefits will still get the £200-£300 towards the cost of their energy bills.   

Critics, including Labour MPs, have said the payments will put even more pressure on elderly people as the cap on energy prices rises again in October.   

On today's episode of the Daily podcast, host Liz Bates gets a breakdown of Labour's plan from our political correspondent Serena Barker-Singh and hears from one of its critics, Labour back-bencher Rachael Maskell.   

Plus, could there be an alternative that could keep everyone happy? We hear from the Social Market Foundation's Sam Robinson about its proposal for an alternative to the winter fuel allowance. 

Listen by pressing play at the top of this page - and  tap here to follow the Daily podcast - 20 minutes on the biggest stories every day .

Prezzo restaurants will undergo a major revamp in the next few years after dozens of its sites were closed in a restructuring programme.

The high street restaurant chain announced the closure of 46 loss-making restaurants - more than a third of its sites - last year after it struggled with soaring energy and food costs.

The move put hundreds of workers at risk of redundancy.

Earlier this year, Prezzo bosses said the company had returned to profitability after the business restructure.

It is now planning to invest in restaurant refurbishments across the rest of this year, and in 2025 and 2026.

Chief executive Dean Challenger has said the outlook for the restaurant group is "positive".

The water industry has warned that firms will be unable to deliver reforms such as stopping sewage outflows without even greater bill rises, with crisis-hit Thames seeking more cash from customers than it originally proposed.

Britain's biggest supplier had initially sought a 44% rise to bills across the five-year period but is now proposing a 52% increase by 2030.

That could rise to a 59% hike, taking the average annual bill to £696, if it is given extra spending allowances by the regulator.

Ofwat has proposed water  bills can only rise an average 21% .

Now, a letter from industry trade association Water UK to Ofwat, seen by Sky News, has set the bodies on a collision course.

Read our full story here ...

More employers are offering sabbaticals as a way to boost employee wellbeing and improve staff retention, according to experts.

A new poll shared with The Guardian by the Chartered Management Institute (CMI) reveals that more than half (53%) of managers said their firm offered sabbatical leave, compared with 29% who said they did not. 

In the public or charity sector, the leave was more likely to be available (62% of managers said it was offered) compared with the private sector (44%).

Some 80% of younger managers under 55 said sabbatical leave was important for employers to offer, compared with 72% of people over this age.

Sabbaticals offer benefits to employees and employers alike, said CMI director of policy Anthony Painter.

He said companies were "doubling their efforts to boost staff retention" in a "competitive job market".

Taxpayers should prepare for Labour to hike the rate of capital gains tax (CGT) in its autumn budget, a leading tax firm has said.

Blick Rothenberg chief executive Nimesh Shah said Sir Keir Starmer has "clearly signposted" that the budget will be "painful" for higher earners and wealthier taxpayers.

The bleak picture painted by the prime minister in a news conference yesterday came after chancellor Rachel Reeves accused the previous government of leaving a £22bn "black hole" in the nation's finances. 

"One obvious option to [fix] this without breaking Labour's election promises is by raising CGT," Mr Shah said.

"The prime minister and chancellor seem to be acting with urgency when it comes to tax changes, so taxpayers will need to prepare now for a likely mid-year CGT rise."

The tax firm boss said the potential changes to capital gains tax - which is essentially a levy on any profit you make when you sell or "dispose of" an asset - could "encourage individuals to leave the UK and become a non-UK tax resident".

"Currently CGT raises less than 2% of the total tax take – it raised £14.5bn in 2022-23, and this is £2.5bn down from the previous tax year. 

"To improve that tax take the chancellor could potentially increase the rate of CGT to 25%-30%, and apply a lower rate, of say 20%, for sales of business assets to support entrepreneurial growth."

A hotel chain in Manchester has been accused of cancelling bookings from customers on nights Oasis is planning to play in the city in 2025 - and relisting them for a higher price.

Sacha Lord, night time economy adviser for Greater Manchester, wrote on X last night that he'd been contacted by "several people" who were told their rooms had been cancelled by Maldron Hotels after a "computer error".

He claimed they were later "back up for three times the price".

Several users have replied saying they have been affected by the issue.

Oasis fan Mark Slinger, 36, who lives on the Isle of Man, told Sky News he booked a room at Maldron Hotels in Manchester city centre for 20 July - the final night of Oasis's run of shows at Heaton Park.

He made the £90 reservation through booking.com yesterday morning when the band announced their major reunion tour.

However, he was contacted by the hotel that evening asking him to cancel the booking.

The email says: "We are writing to inform you of an issue with your booking at Maldron Hotel Manchester City Centre. Due to a technical error, you have received a confirmation for a booking that was not successfully made. Unfortunately we are unable to accommodate your booking at this time."

It said a cancellation request had been sent, which Mark was asked to "accept promptly".

He told Sky News he hasn't accepted the request and "won't be doing". He also doesn't believe the issue was down to a "technical error".

"They realised they can cancel and re-sell at four times the price due to the Oasis gig," he said.

Hotels operate dynamic pricing so that rates go up along with demand - so it's not unusual for prices to increase substantially around big events.

Yesterday, we reported that hotel prices for Oasis's first night at Wembley were already as much as three times as expensive as the week before.

"I had a quick look at a Holiday Inn a couple of miles away the week before the concert, it's £195 a night. The first night of the concert, it's £594 a night," said correspondent Matthew Thompson.

"So already people are getting on the hotel rooms even before the tickets go on sale. That gives you some sense of just how much demand there is for these tickets."

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