The 2012 Tour of Britain cycle race is to return to Caerphilly.
The tour will take place between the September 9 and 16. Caerphilly will form part of stage six being held on September 14 which will see the cyclists race down the length of Wales from Welshpool to Caerphilly.
The stage will feature the Brecon Beacons and Caerphilly Mountain.
Caerphilly Council’s chief executive Anthony O’Sullivan said: “Last year’s event went swimmingly It went particular well and the back-up support we provided was absolutely top drawer.”
The full list of stages of The Tour of Britain 2012 is as follows:
- Sunday September 9, Stage One, Ipswich to Norfolk Showground
- Monday September 10, Stage Two, Nottingham to Knwsley
- Tuesday September 11, Stage Three, Jedburgh to Dumfries
- Wednesday September 12, Stage Four, Carlisle to Blackpool
- Thursday September 13, Stage Five, The Stoke-on-Trent Stage
- Friday September 14, Stage Six, Welshpool to Caerphilly
- Saturday September 15, Stage Seven, Barnstaple to Dartmouth
- Sunday September 16, Stage Eight, Reigate to Guildford
Last year hundreds of people lined the streets of Caerphilly County Borough as it hosted a stage for the first time.
Well what a boost to our fair County Caerffili. I was really surprised to hear this news but elated by the fact that two massive world stage events are again to be staged in Caerffili. Spread the word that Caerffili is becoming the thorn in the side of Cardiff by putting on such spectacular programme of family orientated cultural events throughout the year that everyone can enjoy. It certainly helps to brighten my diary:-)
I also understand the the finish of the Caerphilly stage of the tour will be even tougher than last year with riders having to climb (and decend)Caerphilly Mountain twice before the lung bursting sprint for the finishing line.
Once again we will have the opportunity to see some of the greatest riders in the world up close as they flas past.
Bring it on
Excellent news, last year's event was astounding, the filming of the route in from Merthyr saw Caerphilly Borough for what it is, a beautiful area. My neighbour was watching in the town and struck up a conversation with a lady from England. She was amazed how friendly the people were and that everyone 'spoke' to each other.