Worcestershire will be the scene of a potentially race-deciding stage when it hosts an individual time trial on day six (Thursday 12 September) of this year’s Tour of Britain.
![]() |
News: Time Trial for Tour of Britain
Worcestershire will be the scene of a potentially race-deciding stage when it hosts an individual time trial on day six (Thursday 12 September) of this year’s Tour of Britain.
Alex Dowsett in the Tour of Britain in the champion’s stripes when riding for Movistar. This year it will be Katusha on the kit ….
The world’s best riders will tackle a 14.5-kilometre (nine mile) individual time trial that starts and finishes in the market town of Pershore, and passes through Little Comberton and Bricklehampton during a scenic anti-clockwise loop.
This spectator-friendly day of racing will allow fans to see world-class riders competing up close as they tackle the course individually. The stage is the third of its kind to be held in the Tour of Britain since 2016, following equivalent stages in Bristol and Clacton-on-Sea. “Britain’s cycling heritage is built on time trialling, so we’re delighted that the 2019 Tour of Britain will feature such a stage,” said Race Director Mick Bennett.
The stage will suit reigning British time trial champion Alex Dowsett, a former race leader and stage winner in the Tour of Britain, whose KATUSHA ALPECIN team will be among the 20 world-class squads competing in the event. Residents along the route can support the event in a number of ways, from simply lining the course to decorating their homes or entering the Tour of Britain’s National Land Art competition. Full stage timings will be released in August.
2019 Tour of Britain route
Stage 1 Saturday 7 September Glasgow to Kirkcudbright 201.5km
Stage 2 Sunday 8 September The Scottish Borders Stage 166.4km
Stage 3 Monday 9 September Berwick-upon-Tweed to Newcastle-upon-Tyne 182.2km
Stage 4 Tuesday 10 September Gateshead to Kendal 171.5km
Stage 5 Wednesday 11 September The Wirral Stage 174km
Stage 6 Thursday 12 September Pershore Individual Time Trial 14.5km
Stage 7 Friday 13 September Warwick to Burton Dassett Country Park 186.5km
Stage 8 Saturday 14 September Altrincham to Manchester 165km
Cycle Division’s Shop
Send your results as well as club, team & event news here
Other Results on VeloUK (including reports containing results)
- Features, Reports, Results
- Feature Interview: Ian Watson (Brother UK LDN)
- The Way Ahead (domestic road racing): Part 8
- News: Tom Dumoulin Stops Racing
- News: Nottingham Uni Track Team
- Emma Trott & Jenny Gretton join CAMS-Tifosi
- Feature Interview: Tim Elverson (Canyon DHB Sungod)
- News: Wout Van Aert Extends Contract
- News: Star Studded Lineup for UAE Tour
- News: Will Valverde Retire?
- News: Drops to Race on Ribble
- News: GB Team for World CX Championships
- Feature Interview: Imani Pereira-James
- News: Tadej Pogačar to work on his time trial
- News: Fernando Gaviria Hopes for 2021
- News: Julian Alaphilippe to start in Tour de la Provence
- News: Dan Martin Still Learning
- News: Froome after 5th Tour Win
- News: Beeston Race Team
- Team News: Astana – Premier Tech 2021 Goals
- Brits in UCI Teams 2021
- News: British Junior Racing Team Tofauti Everyone Active
- The Way Ahead: Part Seven
- News: Tour of Valencia (3-7 February)
- News: Bernal & the Giro
- News: 2021/22 CX Season British Dates
- News: Fabio Jakobsen Getting Better
- News: Bauke Mollema’s 2021 Season
- News: Tom Pidcock’s aims for 2021
- News: Tim Wellens Focus on Classics
- News: UAE Tour returns in Feb
- News: Deceuninck – Quick-Step Media Day
- Q&A: Lauren Creamer racing for LVIV in 2021
- Feature: Brother UK/LDN Women’s Team
- News: Gilbert uncertain about 2021
- News: Jakob Fuglsang at Ruta del Sol
- Team JRC Shutt Ridley Women’s Team
- Team News: Chris Froome optimistic about 2021
- News: Ambitions for Trek-Segafredo leaders
- News: Tom Dumoulin Programme
- News: Team Bahrain Victorious 2021 Goals
Other News on VeloUK
- Feature Interview: Ian Watson (Brother UK LDN)
- The Way Ahead (domestic road racing): Part 8
- News: Tom Dumoulin Stops Racing
- News: Nottingham Uni Track Team
- Emma Trott & Jenny Gretton join CAMS-Tifosi
- Feature Interview: Tim Elverson (Canyon DHB Sungod)
- News: Wout Van Aert Extends Contract
- News: Star Studded Lineup for UAE Tour
- News: Will Valverde Retire?
- News: Drops to Race on Ribble
- News: GB Team for World CX Championships
- News: Tadej Pogačar to work on his time trial
- News: Fernando Gaviria Hopes for 2021
- News: Julian Alaphilippe to start in Tour de la Provence
- News: Dan Martin Still Learning
- News: Froome after 5th Tour Win
- News: Beeston Race Team
- Team News: Astana – Premier Tech 2021 Goals
- Brits in UCI Teams 2021
- News: British Junior Racing Team Tofauti Everyone Active
- News: Tour of Valencia (3-7 February)
- News: Bernal & the Giro
- News: 2021/22 CX Season British Dates
- News: Fabio Jakobsen Getting Better
- News: Bauke Mollema’s 2021 Season
- News: Tom Pidcock’s aims for 2021
- News: Tim Wellens Focus on Classics
- News: UAE Tour returns in Feb
- News: Deceuninck – Quick-Step Media Day
- News: Gilbert uncertain about 2021
- News: Jakob Fuglsang at Ruta del Sol
- Team JRC Shutt Ridley Women’s Team
- Team News: Chris Froome optimistic about 2021
- News: Ambitions for Trek-Segafredo leaders
- News: Tom Dumoulin Programme
- News: Team Bahrain Victorious 2021 Goals
- News: Busy season ahead for Peter Sagan
- UAE Team Emirates signs Marc Hirschi
- News: WorldTourTeams in Challenge Mallorca
- News: Wout Poels to focus on the Tour de France