A 'huge boost' to Nottinghamshire's economy is expected as the world-famous Tour of Britain returns to the county this year. The route of the cycling race will begin in West Bridgford and make use of the new £49m Colliery Way bypass before it finishes in Mansfield.
The last time the Tour of Britain was hosted in Nottinghamshire was in 2018, when thousands of people turned out in what was described as "the largest sporting event in the county's history". Competitors, visitors and spectators spent an estimated £3.9m in the county on food, accommodation and shopping.
Millions of people are expected to tune in, from all across the world, when the race commences on September 8 this year. In 2018 the Nottinghamshire stage attracted more than 250,000 spectators.
