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British Cycling says first two stages of Tour of Britain will be most 'challenging' in race's history

Ethan Hayter.

British Cycling believe that the first two stages of this September’s Lloyds Bank Tour of Britain Men will be the toughest in the race’s history. 

In a press release detailing the full routes of the opening two stages, it was revealed that the peloton will face 5,000 metres of elevation gain in the Scottish borders and northern England. 

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