Competitive cycling returns to the district today (September 8) when Nottinghamshire hosts stage five of the Tour of Britain cycle race.
It will run through many Advertiser area communities and we will provide the timings.
The Nottinghamshire leg starts at West Bridgeford, taking cyclists through some of the regions most picturesque places, before finishing up at Mansfield.
A small number of road closures involving the surrounding areas of the start and finish lines are expected, with a rolling road closure system for locations in between.
The length of closure of the rolling road block depends upon how dispersed the riders are. Typically, the lead motorcycle instigating the closure is 15 minutes ahead of the lead rider. The closure then remains in place until all riders and race cars have passed through.
It is hoped that street art will be put up along the route and crowds are urged to line the roads to support the athletes.
A Tour of Britain decorated yellow bike. (58686236)
The race is due to pass through Southwell just before 1pm.
Councilor Martin Stott, chair of Southwell Town Council, said: “Southwell Town Council is delighted that the Tour of Britain will be coming to our neighbourhood.
“We are looking forward to seeing lots of visitors who will be able to park for free and visit our attractions, shops and cafes as well as seeing the celebrity cyclists ride through the center of town.”
Map of stage five of the Tour of Britain. (59003043)
The race will set off from West Bridgford at 10.45am and is expected to finish in Mansfield at around 3.30pm, although times could change depending on the pace of riders.
A complete list of road closures will be published in advance of the race on Nottinghamshire County Council’s website.
Timings for expected arrival are given based on the predicted fastest pace, but this may vary by up to 15 or 20 minutes.
Map showing the start of stage five of the Tour of Britain at West Bridgeford.(59003040)Map showing the end of stage five of the Tour of Britain at Mansfield. (59003037)
Those from the Advertiser area looking to grab a glimpse of the peloton as it rushes past can do so in Cotgrave (approximately 11.36am) Cropwell Bishop (11.42am) and Cropwell Butler (11.45am) before the race heads into Radcliffe at 11.49am where Riders will then pass along Cropwell Road, Main Road and up Shelford Road towards Shelford crossroads (11.53pm).
The route then continues through; Shelford (11.56pm), Gunthorpe (12.00pm), Lowdham (12.03pm), Lambley (12.09pm), Woodborough (12.22pm), Calverton (12.24pm), Farnsfield (12.47pm), Edingley (12.51pm), Halam ( 12.53pm).
The Tour Of Britain passing through Southwell in 2018. (4063335)
For Southwell, lead cars are estimated to arrive at 12.30pm, followed by fast pace cyclists roughly 25 minutes behind them but times may vary.
The route of this year’s tour will pass through Southwell’s streets from Saversick Lane (12.54pm), to Oxton Rd (12.55pm), along Westgate (12.56pm), then wrong way up King Street (12.57pm) and down the Burgage (12.58pm pm) before continuing along Station Road.
There will be no parking on The Burgage and Station Road on the September 8 to allow for this and both King Street and Queen Street will be closed during the morning.
Excitement is building ahead of return of Tour of Britain to Nottinghamshire. (58961482)
After leaving Southwell, the race will then continue to; Hockerton (1.01pm), Caunton (1.07pm), Norwell (1.13pm), Ossington (1.18pm), Moorhouse (1.21pm), Normanton (1.30pm), Fledborough (1.35pm), Upton (1.48pm), and Edwinstowe (2.35pm).
Along the route there will also be three sprint sections at Edingley (12.51pm), Retford (1.57pm) and Clumber Park (2.24pm).
David Lloyd, leader of Newark and Sherwood District Council, said: “To have the Tour of Britain return to Nottinghamshire again is great news for everyone in the county.
“As the world’s best cyclists make their way through Sherwood Forest and our very own towns and villages, the eyes of the world will be upon us and we can’t wait to deliver the best race we possibly can.”
The Tour of Britain 2022 starts in Aberdeen on Sunday, and finishes on the Isle of Wight seven days later.
It will be televised daily on ITV4.