Tour of Britain stopped

[g-boaf]

https://www.tourofbritain.co.uk/stateme ... september/

Tour of Britain has been suspended.

Therefore, the final standings will be taken following the conclusion of stage five on Thursday 8 September. The winner of the AJ Bell Tour of Britain 2022 will be Gonzalo Serrano (Movistar Team).

[AUbicycles]

There is an interesting aspect of international teams / rider with little direct connection to british tradition / monarchy, though expect it will still be accepted / understood.

For Richie that is it now.

[redsonic]

There is an interesting aspect of international teams / rider with little direct connection to british tradition / monarchy, though expect it will still be accepted / understood.

The article mentioned that the police managing the race crowds were needed elsewhere. Presumably overseeing the gathering mourners and preparing for the funeral?

[AUbicycles]

Arh ha, thanks for this. A very practical reason.
I had guessed it was about national mourning and allowing race organisers and support staff time.