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Tour will visit England, Scotland and Wales in the same edition for the first time
The Tour of Britain's Grand Depart will return to Scotland next year.
The move, revealed this week by EventScotland, means the race will visit England, Scotland and Wales in the same edition in 2011 – the first time that has happened since the Tour relaunch in 2004.
Next year's riders will cycle through the Scottish Borders, and Dumfries and Galloway for the 2011 start.
Paul Bush OBE, COO for EventScotland said: “The Tour of Britain is a highlight on the cycling calendar for top international cyclists and enthusiasts from around the world.
"EventScotland are delighted to announce that this world class event will return to Scotland next year and we are already in the planning stages to ensure that our stage will one of the best of The Tour for everyone involved.”
Vicky Davidson, Scottish Borders Council executive member for Economic Development added: “This is excellent news for Scotland. When the Tour was here in 2009 it had a considerable impact on the Scottish Borders and to secure the Grand Depart and the Tour Ride really will keep the Scottish Borders on the map as a world class cycling destination.
"Businesses got right behind the event in Peebles last year and thousands of spectators turned out to watch the event, so I anticipate a great response next year.”
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