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Tour of Britain final stage gets underway as Caerphilly Castle finish looms

News, Sport | Tom Hicks | Published: 12:02, Sunday September 10th, 2023.
Last updated: 12:02, Sunday September 10th, 2023

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The stage is set for the final leg of the Tour of Britain
The final leg of the Tour of Britain culminates in Caerphilly

The final stage of the Tour of Britain is now underway as the 91 riders make their way to the Caerphilly town centre finishing line.

The cyclists left Margam Park, near Port Talbot, at 11am this morning and are making the 166km journey across south Wales.

They are expected to reach the finishing line near Caerphilly Castle at around 3pm.

The stage is set for the winning cyclist at the Twyn car park
The stage is set for the winning cyclist at the Twyn car park

The event, which is being broadcast in more than 150 countries worldwide, will see riders enter the borough through Nelson, pass through Llanbradach and complete two laps of Caerphilly Mountain, before crossing the finish line in front of Caerphilly Castle.

A number of road closures are currently in place due to the race.

Riders will enter the county borough via the A4054, taking a right at the roundabout to join the A472 (Pontypridd Road) towards Nelson.

  • Riders entering the county borough via the A4054, Nelson – lead car approaching 2.26pm. Riders will arrive approximately 2.41pm. 
  • Riders passing through Llanbradach – lead car approaching 2.39pm Riders will arrive approximately 2.54pm.
  • Riders passing Pwyllwpant Roundabout – lead car approaching 2.44pm Riders will arrive approximately 2.59pm.

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