THREE British Olympic medal-winning cyclists will be in Powys in September as the county gears up for the return of the UK’s biggest cycle race.
Rio 2016 gold medallists Sir Bradley Wiggins and Owain Doull will join silver medallist Mark Cavendish at the starting line of this year’s Tour of Britain, which starts on Sunday 4 September.
The trio will be heading to Powys on Wednesday 7 September when the county hosts a stage finish for the first time. The Stage Four finish is being held at the Royal Welsh Showground.
Starting in Denbighshire, the peloton will face a gruelling 217km ride to the showground. When they enter Powys, the route will take in Cemmaes, Llanbrynmair, Staylittle, Llanidloes and Rhayader.
Cllr Avril York, Powys County Council’s Cabinet member for regeneration, said: “It is great news that these Olympic medal-winning cyclists will be heading to Powys so soon after competing at the Rio Olympic Summer Games.
“This is a great opportunity for residents along the route to cheer them on, along with the other rides, as they ride through the green heart of Wales.”
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