STAGE  THREE : HULL TO BEVERLEY WILL INCLUDE PRESTON  

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The Lloyds Tour of Britain, the UK's premier professional cycling race, returns to the East Riding in September 2026. Stage 3 will start in Hull and finish in Beverley, offering residents and visitors the opportunity to experience world-class sport on their doorstep.

The race will showcase the region to a national and international audience, while providing opportunities for communities to celebrate and get involved through local events and activities.

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Race start – Hull

The stage will begin from East Park, Hull with the cyclists departing at 10.15am.    

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Race route

Following departure from East Park, riders will complete a neutralised section through Bilton before reaching the official kilometre zero (0km) start. From there, the route heads towards Preston before travelling along the coast through Withernsea, Hornsea and Skipsea.

WE  ENCOURAGE RESIDENTS TO  LINE THE ROUTE AND SUPPORT  THE RIDERS AS  THEY PASS  THROUGH PRESTON.  (They'll be fast so be out early).  

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Residents living on the route may wish to decorate their property or front garden to welcome the cyclists.   The children whilst on their school holidays are encouraged to make welcoming and supportive signs/ banners or decorate their own bikes and have them on display to add a bit of community spirit to the event.   Lloyds Tour of Britain school packs - Lloyds Tour of Britain

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                The Community Hall will be open for refreshments - all welcome.

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The route then turns inland through Burton Agnes and Driffield before heading into Beverley. A series of climbs in the latter stages of the route are expected to create an exciting finale before the riders reach Beverley.

Once in Beverley, competitors will complete three circuits around Beverley Westwood, Walkington, Bishop Burton and Cherry Burton, crossing the finish line at Beverley Racecourse before the final sprint finish on the final lap.

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Race Finish – Beverley

The stage will finish on Beverley Westwood near Beverley Racecourse.

Residents and visitors will be able to watch the riders arrive and enjoy the podium presentation and Tour Village activities following the race.

The Tour Village will feature free family entertainment, including:

• A live freestyle mountain bike show featuring world-class riders, BMX stunts and aerial displays

• Family cycle try-out sessions, offering a wide range of bikes and adapted cycles suitable for all ages and abilities

• A supervised cycling skills track featuring ramps, balance beams, slalom sections and other obstacles, designed to help children build confidence, balance and bike-handling skills in a fun, safe group environment

• The dirt factory pump track course and a freestyle airbag landing, giving riders a fun and safe way to develop cycling skills, confidence and technique.

• Plus, lots of cycling-themed activities and opportunities to learn more about cycling in the East Riding.

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• Parking suspensions

• There will be some parking suspensions along the route especially in built up areas where the road narrows. Advanced signage will go out to inform residents and businesses nearer the time.

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• Road closures

• During each stage of the Lloyds Tour of Britain, road closures are put in place for a short amount of time ahead of when the race passes through, minimising any dangers to the professional athletes, officials, spectators and communities along the route.

• The organisers operate a ‘rolling road closure’ system rather than a full road closure to minimise disruption to the local community as much as possible. Therefore, the roads will only be closed for a short window - approximately 30-40 minutes - while the race passes through.

• York Road and Newbald Road in Beverley will be closed for the day to facilitate the set up and operation of the finish line and the Tour Village.

• To check the route visit Stage Three: Hull to Beverley - Lloyds Tour of Britain

• To find out more about road closures visit ToB Road Closures - ToB Road Closures

• Traffic diversions

• Some diversions will be put in place around Beverley. Traffic will be diverted away from the closures. More information can be found on Causeway one.network

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• Further information

• If you have any queries, please email ParishOpenDoor@eastriding.gov.uk

• More information about the race can be found at: Lloyds Tour of Britain Men – www.britishcycling.org.uk/tourofbritain

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