Tour of Britain finish line set for Aberdeen

Sunday 13 September will see the world’s top teams and riders starting in Stonehaven and racing through Aberdeenshire to a finish in the heart of Aberdeen city centre, with organisers also confirming that the stage will feature the famous Cairn o’Mount climb, a legendary three-kilometre climb with an average gradient of 10%.

The news was announced on Thursday 27 February, marking 200 days to go until the world’s top riders and teams race into Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire this September.

Paul Bush OBE, VisitScotland’s Director of Events, said: “Stonehaven will provide the perfect stage for the start of the final stage of this year’s Tour of Britain in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire. The Tour is part of a portfolio of world-class cycling events that take place in Scotland and EventScotland is delighted to have worked in partnership with Aberdeen City Council, Aberdeenshire Council and SweetSpot to bring this great event to the region over the next two years.

“Events play a key role in our visitor economy and our long-term partnership with the Tour of Britain is the ideal platform to showcase the many wonderful regions, including Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire, that make up the more than 2,000 miles of National Cycle Network covering the country that visitors can come and enjoy.”