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Gaviria wins as Viviani retakes OVO Energy Green Jersey

Fernando Gaviria stormed to victory in the fourth day of the OVO Energy Tour of Britain in Newark-on-Trent as the sprinters continued to dominate the 2017 edition of the race. Second place behind Gaviria at the finish alongside Sconce and

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Will you be cycling on Saturday too?

Media release 6 September 2017 Extra bike racks available With only 2 days to go until Stage 7 of the OVO Energy Tour of Britain comes through Cheltenham, you may be thinking about how you will travel to one of

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Elia Vivani takes the lead in Blyth

Elia Viviani took his fifth stage win in the OVO Energy Tour of Britain, but not without controversy as Edvald Boasson Hagen was initially declared the winner, before being disqualified for deviating in the sprint. Viviani had crossed the line

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Caleb Ewan wins opening stage of OVO Energy Tour of Britain

Caleb Ewan started the 2017 OVO Energy Tour of Britain off where he ended the previous edition, standing atop the podium as a stage winner, having taken the victory at the end of the 190-kilometre opening leg between Edinburgh and

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Art bikes gear up the excitement in Cheltenham

Art bike - the winning bike

Cycling fever is growing ahead of the Cheltenham Festival of Cycling on Saturday 9 September. Residents and visitors to Cheltenham will have seen nine visual cycle installations springing up across the town. Organised by Niki Whitfield and supported by the

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Competition and fun treasure trail bike hunt for bank holiday weekend

Competition and fun treasure trail bike hunt for bank holiday weekend

The council, supported by volunteers from The Butterfly Garden and Cheltenham residents, have been spraying, painting and placing zingy lime green bikes around the town to signify the Bloor Homes Cheltenham Festival of Cycling featuring Tour of Britain’s stage seven

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Be in it, to win it! Amazing competitions with top prizes as Tour of Britain comes to town

Be in it, to win it! Amazing competitions with top prizes as Tour of Britain comes to town

To celebrate Stage 7 of the OVO Energy Tour of Britain racing through Cheltenham on 9 September, we have some top prizes to give away! All competitions can be found here so enter today and spread the word for the

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Media release: Where you can see Stage 7 Tour of Britain when it races through Cheltenham

Media release: Where you can see Stage 7 Tour of Britain when it races through Cheltenham

Pack a picnic and plan for a fun-filled day with the family when the OVO Energy Tour of Britain races through Cheltenham on Saturday 9 September. The borough’s hugely anticipated Bloor Homes Cheltenham Festival of Cycling will welcome Stage 7

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Keeping Cheltenham moving on Saturday 9 September for cycling extravaganza

Keeping Cheltenham moving on Saturday 9 September for cycling extravaganza

Measures will be put in place to ensure traffic flow runs smoothly on 9 September as OVO Tour of Britain arrives for Bloor Homes Cheltenham Festival of Cycling. Excitement is building for Saturday 9 September when the OVO Tour of

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Golden opportunity for businesses to enjoy the Tour of Britain in Style – Matt Gotrel and Mel Nicholls Confirmed!

Golden opportunity for businesses to enjoy the Tour of Britain in Style – Matt Gotrel and Mel Nicholls Confirmed!

With news that the Tour of Britain is coming to town, businesses are being given a unique opportunity to enjoy the event in style, with an exclusive venue right in the heart of all the action. Combined with lunch from

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