The Tour of Britain comes to Bramhall

Bramhall residents lined the streets on Saturday when the UK’s most prestigious cycle race – the Tour of Britain – passed through the village, delighting spectators of all ages.

Welcomed by crowds cheering and waving flags, cyclists sped through the village at around 11.30am on Saturday September 14th as they gave their all for the finale of the tour.

Photo thanks to Simon Bradshaw

Before reaching Bramhall the pro cyclists rode through Woodford and past the Thief’s Neck then into Bramhall and onward down Bramhall Lane South. The course also took in Hazel Grove, High Lane, Marple and Compstall as part of the Altrincham to Manchester final leg.

Photo thanks to Simon Bradshaw

ILoveBramhall Founder Wendy Green witnessed the exhilarating display, commenting:

“Bramhall was clearly delighted to have been a part of the Tour of Britain – I’ve never seen the village so busy. It really was incredible – a real adrenaline rush! I felt so energised afterwards!”

The local business community also stepped out to show their support for the pedal-to-the-metal cyclists on the day by having a flag made to help cheer them on – Guinot Bramhall, Modiste, Eds Hair , Caro, Amaranth, Button Nose, Crookilley Toys and Crookilley Crafts support the production of the flag.

Photo thanks to Simon Bradshaw

The Tour of Britain’s local leg coincided with the culmination of Bramhall and Woodford Rotary Club’s Back in Time Scarecrow Festival, and many stuffed entrants could be spotted along the cycle route, cheering on the riders in their own special, glassy-eyed way.

Vincent Van Gogh at Keller Kitchens

Take a look at the footage captured by Wendy here. Don’t forget to check back to our site often for all the latest news from Bramhall!