Tour of Britain thought to have generated £3.4m

An estimated 17,000 people saw the Tour of Britain cyclists pass through Cornwall on 5th September, according to new figures. Competitors head out of St Ives along The Terrace. Photograph: John Chard That would make it one of the biggest opening stage audiences race...

Tour of Britain will start in Cornwall on 5th September

St Ives is gearing up to welcome the Tour of Britain cycle race, which starts from Cornwall on Sunday 5th September, with a 180km stage through the county. Starting from Penzance, competitors will arrive in St Ives from St Just, then travel onwards to Carbis Bay,...