Tour of Britain in Warwick – Unlocking Warwick

On 5th September, the Tour of Britain men’s cycle race zoomed through Warwick for the first time since 1993. Unlocking Warwick volunteers were among those from the District Council, the Town Council and the Visitor Information Centre who were handing out information cards, flags and blow-up batons for the crowds along the route to wave the riders through the town.

Six riders had broken away from the peloton. They were two minutes ahead as they arrived in Warwick

The riders took the right turn at the Eastgate at speed

Team Sky were well to the front of the main group

The Movistar Team riders were staying close together

Team Great Britain swinging from Jury Street on to Castle Hill

This leg of the race covered 183 kilometres from Nuneaton to Leamington

Some of the volunteers who gave out flags along the route

Hundreds lined the roads and live coverage on ITV 4, including some helicopter shots, showed the beautiful town to a wider audience as the cyclists passed through.

Volunteering with Unlocking Warwick certainly provides variety in our community work.