Tour of Britain cycle event

Road closure locations

The second stage of the Tour of Britain passes through North Yorkshire on Wednesday 4 September 2024 and as a result there will be a number of road closures in place. The race will take the world's top cyclists through the following locations:

Location Time of expected road closure Race estimated time of arrival 
Middleton in Leven 11.10am to 11.50am 11.35am to 11.39am
Seamer 11.10am to 11.50am 11.38am to 11.43am
Tame Bridge 11.15am to 12 midday 11.44am to 11.51am
Stokesley (Sprint point) 11.15am to 12.05pm 11.46am to 11.53am
Kirkby in Cleveland 11.20am to 12.10pm 11.49am to 11.57am
Great Broughton 11.20am to 12.10pm 11.51am to 12 midday
Ingleby Greenhow 11.25am to 12.15pm 11.56am to 12.05pm
Battersby 11.30am to 12.20pm 12 midday to 12.10pm
Kildale 11.35am to 12.25pm 12.03pm to 12.14pm
Commondale 11.40am to 12.35pm 12.11pm to 12.23pm
Castleton 11.45am to 12.45pm 12.16pm to 12.30pm
Danby 11.50am to 12.50pm 12.20pm to 12.35pm
Lealholm Side 12 midday to 1pm 12.32pm to 12.49pm
A171 / Egton Road junction 12 midday to 1pm 12.33pm to 12.51pm
A169 / A171 roundabout 12.15pm to 1.15pm 12.43pm to 1.03pm
Sleights 12.15pm to 1.20pm 12.46pm to 1.08pm
Ugglebarnby (KOM point) 12.20pm to 1.30pm 12.50pm to 1.12pm
Woodsmith Mine 12.20pm to 1.30pm 12.51pm to 1.13pm
A171 / B1416 12.35pm to 1.35pm 12.57pm to 1.20pm
A171 Sledgates 12.40pm to 1.40pm 1pm to 1.23pm
Robin Hoods Bay (KOM point) 12.40pm to 1.40pm 1.03pm to 1.27pm
Hawsker 12.45pm to 1.45pm 1.07pm to 1.32pm
A171 12.45pm to 1.45pm 1.08pm to 1.33pm
Whitby Abbey 12.45pm to 2pm 1.13pm to 1.39pm
Whitby Swing Bridge 12.45pm to 2pm 1.15pm to 1.42pm
Whitby Upgang Lane 12.45pm to 2pm 1.16pm to 1.43pm
Sandsend 12.45pm to 2pm 1.21pm to 1.49pm
Lythe village 12.55pm to 2.10pm 1.27pm to 1.57pm
Hinderwell 1pm to 2.15pm 1.33pm to 2.04pm
Staithes 1pm to 2.15pm 1.36pm to 2.07pm

Please note that race timings may vary slightly depending on the speed of the race on the day. 

Road closures and parking restrictions

  • rolling road closures will be in place across the race route as shown in the above table - these will be managed by the police and civilian marshal motorbikes
  • road closures will typically be in place for up to 30 minutes
  • parking restrictions will be in place across the race route to make sure the event is safe - restrictions will be in place from 7am on Wednesday 4 September until the last race vehicle has passed

Schools 

Given the timings of the race we do not expect there to be any impact on home to school transport.

Public transport

We will be working with public transport operators to ensure that they are aware of the event and any potential impact it might have on their services.

Emergency services

As with previous events, we will be working with emergency service partners to make sure that they are able to deliver services as needed on the race day.

How to watch the race on TV

If you would like to watch the race from the comfort of your home, the race will be broadcast as follows:

  • live on ITV 4 (timings to be confirmed) - highlights will also be shown on the evening of 4 September
  • live on Eurosport