Less than a month before the inaugural Tour of Britain Women, British Cycling has revealed the route for stage 3 of the four-stage Women’s WorldTour event.
Details of the opening two stages emerged last week. They promise two days of . exhilarating racing through Wales, covering over 280 kilometres and climbing 3,800 metres. Stage 3 will take the peloton into England, bringing the race to flatter terrain around of Warrington on Saturday 8 June, and an expected bunch sprint.
“After two tough days of climbing in stages one and two in Wales, stage three will offer riders and fans something a little different with what we are expecting to be the first bunch sprint finish of this year’s race,” said Race Director Rod Ellingworth.
Stage 3 | Warrington to Warrington | Sat 8 June
A relatively short stage at 106.8 km, stage 3 should favour the sprinters. It promises to be a stark contrast to the hilly opening stages, with only 792 metres of ascent it will be the flattest stage of the race.
The route begins at the iconic Golden Gates of Warrington Town Hall. Heading south, the course takes the competitors across the River Mersey and through picturesque landscapes including Walton Hall and Gardens, and charming villages like Higher Whitley and Great Budworth.
Despite being the flattest stage, riders will face two main climbs offering Queen of the Mountains (QOM) points, adding a competitive edge to the seemingly serene route. The first significant ascent stretches over 5.66 kilometres from Pexhill Road to Broken Cross, followed by a scenic descent into Prestbury.
The route’s second climb towards Pott Shrigley offers more points for those vying for the QOM title, before the race then heads towards an intermediate sprint at Mere.
As they loop back to Warrington, riders will encounter a few short but sharp inclines, setting the stage for what promises to be a bunch finish back at the Golden Gates.
After Warrington, the Tour of Britain Women moves north to Greater Manchester for its grand finale.
Less than a month before the inaugural Tour of Britain Women, British Cycling has revealed the route for stage 3 of the four-stage Women’s WorldTour event.
Details of the opening two stages emerged last week. They promise two days of . exhilarating racing through Wales, covering over 280 kilometres and climbing 3,800 metres. Stage 3 will take the peloton into England, bringing the race to flatter terrain around of Warrington on Saturday 8 June, and an expected bunch sprint.
“After two tough days of climbing in stages one and two in Wales, stage three will offer riders and fans something a little different with what we are expecting to be the first bunch sprint finish of this year’s race,” said Race Director Rod Ellingworth.
Stage 3 | Warrington to Warrington | Sat 8 June
A relatively short stage at 106.8 km, stage 3 should favour the sprinters. It promises to be a stark contrast to the hilly opening stages, with only 792 metres of ascent it will be the flattest stage of the race.
The route begins at the iconic Golden Gates of Warrington Town Hall. Heading south, the course takes the competitors across the River Mersey and through picturesque landscapes including Walton Hall and Gardens, and charming villages like Higher Whitley and Great Budworth.
Despite being the flattest stage, riders will face two main climbs offering Queen of the Mountains (QOM) points, adding a competitive edge to the seemingly serene route. The first significant ascent stretches over 5.66 kilometres from Pexhill Road to Broken Cross, followed by a scenic descent into Prestbury.
The route’s second climb towards Pott Shrigley offers more points for those vying for the QOM title, before the race then heads towards an intermediate sprint at Mere.
As they loop back to Warrington, riders will encounter a few short but sharp inclines, setting the stage for what promises to be a bunch finish back at the Golden Gates.
After Warrington, the Tour of Britain Women moves north to Greater Manchester for its grand finale.
Featured image: Simon Wilkinson/SWpix.com
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