Tour of Britain to Gateshead: Route, timings and road closures
Here is everything you need to know as stage 6 of the cycling event gets underway
Last updated 10th Sep 2021
The big day has finally arrived and stage 6 of the Tour of Britain is set to arrive in Gateshead.
The event will begin at 10:45 today (10th September) and the route will take the riders from Carlisle to Gateshead's Angel of the North, via Prudhoe and the North Pennines.
This is the fourth time Gateshead is hosting a section of the event, they were the 2008 stage six finish, 2009 stage two finish, 2019 stage four start, and now 2021 stage six finish.
Here are all the details you need to know:
ROAD CLOSURES - Junction 66 of the A1 (Gateshead South) will be closed to all traffic on race day. Vehicles should use junction 67 to access the finish.
COVID - Spectators should note that, owing to the COVID-19 protocols in place at the 2021 Tour of Britain, there is no spectator access to the team paddock at stage starts and finishes
LISTEN There will be an advance vehicle 15 minutes ahead of the race, keeping you up to date with what is happening in The Tour of Britain.
CAUTION Please keep children back from the edge of the road and animals on a lead, away from the roadside. Riders pass by very fast, and while we encourage support, please keep flags, objects, and photography equipment out of the road. Remember, taking selfies is fun, but turning your back on the race is never a good idea. Please always face the oncoming riders and race convoy.
POLICE The Tour of Britain is escorted along the route by trained police officers and escort motorcyclists. If you are asked to stop by an officer, please listen carefully and obey their instructions.
You can see what happened last time round:
SUPPORT Don’t forget, this is a major international race and Britain’s largest free sporting event. So, show your support for the British heroes and the international stars who will be taking part and leave them with positive memories of the support at the Tour of Britain!
RESPECT THE RIDERS We encourage everyone to get behind the riders, but please remember this is their race. Please don’t block their route, run alongside them, or impede their progress.
FRIDAY 10th September 2021 – Estimated Timings:
Devonshire Walk, Carlisle 10:45am
B5299 Dalston Road 11:00am
Motherby 11:48am
Penrith 12:30pm
Hartside (category 1) 1:03pm
Killhope Cross (category 1) 1:30pm
Burtree Fell (category 1) 1:44pm
Prudhoe 2:55pm
Angel of the North (A167 Durham Road), Gateshead 3:42pm