A charity has moved its annual cycling event after the Tour of Britain announced plans be in south Wales on the same date. St David's Hospice has announced it has taken the "difficult decision" to change new date for the Tour de Gwent because of the clash. The charity ride will now take place on Sunday, September 24..
A statement from the charity said: "Due to the clash in these two massive cycling events in south Wales on the same day, we thought it only fair to make way for the Tour of Britain to give all cycling enthusiasts the opportunity to enjoy both events. Moving the date has been a difficult decision, but we hope that by doing so, even more of you will be able to join us at the Whitehead Tour de Gwent."
The Tour of Britain is the UK’s biggest cycle race and this year will feature its first return to the Caerphilly Mountain climb since 2013 as part of a final stage in South Wales. Stage eight of the Tour will see more than 100 of the world’s best riders race from the picturesque Margam Country Park to the finish line by Caerphilly Castle. The Tour de Gwent was also supposed to be on the same day - September 10.
