The Women's Tour is Coming to Bedford Borough!
The world's best cyclists will race through the streets of Bedford on Thursday 8th May when The Women's Tour comes to the borough.
The Women's Tour is the country's first ever international stage race for women and will see the world's very best cyclists, including four reigning Olympic Champions, racing wheel to wheel through the streets of Bedford.
Mayor of Bedford Borough Dave Hodgson, Bedfordshire resident and leading female cyclist Helen Wyman, Women's Tour organiser, Guy Elliott and sponsors University of Bedfordshire, the Harpur Trust and BedfordBID, officially unveiled the race route through Bedford - just yards away from the site of the finish line on the 8th May.
Thursday 8th May is the second and longest stage of the 5 day stage race and starts in Hinckley, before travelling south and entering Bedford Borough along Hinwick Road. The cyclists then race past Harrold, Carlton, Turvey and Bromham and into Bedford.
The peloton will then pass some of the best parts of Bedford, offering superb vantage points for spectators including Kimbolton Road, Bedford Park, De Parys Avenue and High Street before a sprint finish along The Embankment.
Lib Dem Mayor of Bedford Borough, Dave Hodgson, said: "The Women's Tour will bring the world's best female cyclists to Bedford Borough this May.
"The sight of elite cyclists racing through the streets of Bedford Borough will provide a tremendous spectacle for people of all ages to enjoy. With a range of activities and events taking place on the day, this is set to be an extremely exciting sporting occasion for the Borough."
Bedford Borough Council is working with a range of partners and the sponsors to make it a really enjoyable and exciting day for people of all ages. Details of all the events and activities taking place, including the route itself, the 'Cycle Marketplace' in St Paul's Square and chances for children and young people to get involved, can be found on the Council's website here: www.bedford.gov.uk/thewomenstour