This is your guide to when and where you can view the Isle of Wight stage of the Tour of Britain between Godshill, Shanklin and Ventnor on Sunday 11th September.
The tour will make its way into Godshill along Newport Road at about 13:40 before they turn left at the end of Newport Road and onto School Road before heading through the High Street and onto Shanklin Road at around 13:42.
Heading along Shanklin Road, riders will go over the Whitely Bank junction at around 13:45 before reaching the Shanklin sign and bottom of Victoria Avenue at around 13:48.
They will continue along Victoria Avenue until its junction with High Street, turning right towards the Old Village at around 13:50. Once past the Old Village, riders will continue along Church Road past Big Mead park then heading up Cowleaze Hill at around 13:53 – the stage of the 2nd climb.
Riders then navigate the tricky, winding bends along Bonchurch Road and take the fast descent down the long Lesson Road at around 13:57 before heading into Ventnor along Trinity Road at 13:58. It will then be along Trinity Road until turning left at Victoria Street and heading onto Pier Street at 13:59.
Along the Esplanade, they will go past eateries such as The Met and the Smoking Lobster before heading up possibly the steepest climb on the route – the notorious Bath Road at 14:00.
Once they have navigated that hill, riders head along Belgrave Road, then following Zig Zag road until its junction with Castle Road at around 14:01. Riders will head out of Ventnor using Gills Cliff Road at around 14:02 before heading along Whitwell Road at 14:04.
Where are the best vantage points to see the Tour of Britain around Newport from St Mary’s roundabout to Godshill?
Spectators will get great close-up views of the competitors racing through Godshill village at the Old Smithy car park. A further quaint location for viewing the race will also be Shanklin Old Village. A less cramped spot to watch the action will be Big Mead Park.
In Ventnor, some spectacular cornering action could be seen at Dunnose Bend with parking at the Devil’s Chimney car park. Spectators will see plenty of racing in the town centre, including Pier Street. Those wanting to see the cyclists straining every sinew can watch the steep ascent of Bath Road.
Timings may vary depending on race pace. Spectators should allow plenty of time to travel and park.
