Final preparations are being put in place for Warwickshire to host the final stage of the Lloyds Tour of Britain 2026.
Elite cyclists will take part in the fifth and final leg of the tour tomorrow (Sunday, August 23) where the overall winner of the race will be crowned.
It is set to attract thousands to the south of the county as the cyclists take on a 77 mile long scenic circular route, starting and ending in Leamington and taking in parts of Kenilworth, Wellesbourne, Shipston-on-Stour and Southam.
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The local leg of the be streamed live on TNT Sports, with daily highlights also available for free on ITV4 and ITVX.
For those who want to see the action first hand, CoventryLive has reported the full list of road closures as well as the timings, ahead of the event.
We have also listed the full route of the tour, including key places to watch it, in our story here
Key timings and locations
The start time is 11am in Leamington
Wellesbourne/Friz Hill -12.38m
Burton Dassett Hills Country Park – 1.43pm
3km to Race Finish – A425 Leamington Road – 2.25pm
Newbold Terrace – Royal Leamington Spa – finish – 2.30pm
Spectators advice
As the riders are set to pass quickly, spectators are being urged to note the following:
There will be an advance vehicle 15 minutes ahead of the race, keeping you updated with what is happening, including when you can expect the race to pass through.
The race itself is escorted along the route by trained police officers and escort motorcyclists. If you’re asked to stop by an officer, please listen carefully and obey their instructions.
Stay back away from the edge of the road and remember that turning your back on the race is never a good idea – please always face the ongoing riders and race convoy.
Keep flags, objects and photography equipment out of the road, and any animals on a short lead, well away from the roadside.
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