Felixstowe to host final stage of Tour of Britain 2023
This will mark Suffolk’s first appearance in the Tour since 2017
Last updated 21st Apr 2023
A Suffolk seaside town will host the final stage of a men's cycling race, for the first time in 6 years.
The fifth day of the Tour of Britain - the UK's longest running race- will move through Mid Suffolk and Babergh before before ending at Felixstowe on Thursday, September 7th.
This will mark Suffolk’s first appearance in the Tour since 2017. While Felixstowe hosted the end of the women's tour end back in 2021.
The full details of this stage- including the start location, route and timetable- is yet to be announced
"An exceptional opportunity to showcase the county’s natural beauty"
Karen Chapman, Suffolk Growth partnership manager, said:
“The return of the Tour to Suffolk, with a stage finish in Felixstowe, is an exceptional opportunity to showcase the county’s natural beauty and visitor experience to local, national, and international audiences Suffolk Growth are proud to be a partner in this year’s Tour, working closely with race organisers, and local partners to deliver a world-class event, generating direct community and economic impact, and raising the profile of cycling for both elite and leisure participants.”
"I reckon we’re in for a repeat of that come September"
Mick Bennett, Tour of Britain Race Director, said:
“It’s great that the Tour of Britain is returning to Suffolk after six years away! Of course, the whole county has been incredible in its support of the Women’s Tour, which has visited Suffolk four times in that time.
"The crowd – and their noise- for that race’s finale in Felixstowe in 2021 was unbelievable. I reckon we’re in for a repeat of that come September".