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Tour of Britain 2016
The Tour of Britain returns in 2016 for its 12th season, with nine stages over eight days, beginning in Glasgow on September 4, and ending in London.
Situated between the Olympic Games and the World Championships this year, the Tour of Britain will be an important event for those wishing to wear the rainbow bands.
New for 2016 is a split stage on the penultimate day, with a 15km time trial and technical circuit race in Bristol that should prove critical for the overall winner.
Edvald Boasson Hagen (Dimension Data) won the race in 2015.
Click here for our complete 2016 Tour of Britain race preview.
Races
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Tour of Britain4 September 2016 - 11 September 2016 | Britain | 2.HC

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Stage 5 - Tour of Britain: Bauer wins stage 5 | Aberdare - Bath2016-09-08 205km
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