Revealed: the winning jersey designs for the Suffolk stage of the Tour of Britain
The winners of the stage will win specially designed jerseys
Last updated 31st Aug 2023
Three winners have been chosen - as part of a competition to design a jersey for the visit of the Tour of Britain cyclist race to Felixstowe next week.
Entries were shortlisted before submission to a panel of judges including Dan Martin, a former Grand Tour stage victor and Race Ambassador for the Tour of Britain.
Reflecting on his involvement in the judging process, Martin said: “It was an honour to be involved in the judging of this competition and to see just how well the tour has captured the imagination of people.”
In the Under 12s category, Ayla Tuffaha was chosen as the winner.
She said: “I'm super happy that my design got chosen. I love art and sport, so I am very excited to be able to watch the cyclists up close and see my design as a real jersey."
Rebecca Sinden, winner in the 12-17 age group enjoyed the opportunity to combine her loves of art and design and sport: “This competition was a great way to incorporate both, which is why I’m glad I entered and my design was chosen”.
Paul Calvesbert-Rearden, a teacher at SET Ixworth School in Bury, clinched victory in the over 18s category with his design chosen with the help of his students.
“I am so happy to have won in this category” Paul said, “my students were really keen to help me finalise my submission so they are going to be equally thrilled with the outcome”.
The winners will be presented with their professionally produced jerseys on the finish-line podium in Felixstowe on 7th September.