Tour of Britain speeds through the Cropwells

Cyclists on Stage 5 of the 2022 Tour of Britain bike race passed through the Cropwells today en route from West Bridgford to Mansfield.

There were large crowds packed along the kerb throughout the villages as the route wound from Cotgrave to the Small People nursery, turned left towards Cropwell Bishop, right to St Giles’ church, then left towards Cropwell Butler, before continuing on to Radcliffe.

Just under one hour into the 187km stage, four riders had formed a breakaway group with a lead of over four minutes on the chasing pack. The group was finally hauled in and overtaken 10km from the finish line, with Jordi Meeus of Belgium the eventual winner in a sprint finish.