Local charity Mountbatten Isle of Wight will be the official charity of the final stage of this year’s Tour of Britain.
The finale of the prestigious event, featuring the world’s best riders, will be held on the Island on Sunday 11 September.
Mountbatten will work alongside the tour organisers to maximise opportunities to promote its brand and services over the race weekend.
Nigel Hartley, Mountbatten CEO, said:
“We are really excited to be part of what promises to be a really amazing spectacle.
“All eyes will be on the Island for the Tour of Britain race and I am delighted we can be involved.
“This will be a fantastic opportunity to raise the profile of Mountbatten, our work and how we support people in so many ways.
“We are really grateful to the organisers for welcoming us as the official race charity and we look forward to announcing more details about our plans in the coming weeks.”
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Locals and visitors are expected in their thousands to visit the Island to watch the race. It will also be televised to a global audience.
The riders will start in Ryde and make their way to The Needles via most of the main Island towns and parishes.
Councillor Julie Jones-Evans, Cabinet member for regeneration and business development, said:
“I’m delighted Mountbatten are the official charity of this year’s Tour of Britain, it is truly great news for our Island community,” said Councillor Julie Jones-Evans, Cabinet member for regeneration and business development.
“Mountbatten rely heavily on fundraising income to ensure they can continue to support Island people and their families when they need it most.
“Tour of Britain provides a national platform for them to raise awareness of the vital work they do for our Island.”
More details about the race can be found at The Tour of Britain | Isle of Wight to host Tour of Britain 2022 final stage.
Great choice but let’s hope the CEO does not get an inflation busting rise as imo his salary is overly generous as is.