Three tours, six days, over 250 riders, and comprehensive support putting the riders at the heart of the action made the 2015 NSPCC Tour of England series a huge success.

This year saw the series grow from two tours to three with the stunning backdrop of the Cotswolds bringing another weekend of spectacular routes and testing terrain. The series also revisited cycling hotspots, the Surrey Hills and Yorkshire Dales, with comprehensive support on and off the road, seeded pelotons, and timed sections leaving every rider with a huge sense of achievement and great memories of their experience.

Grand Depart for the Tour of the Cotswolds.
Grand Depart for the Tour of the Cotswolds.

"I'm really pleased about how this year's series has gone," said Ride2Raise Director, Richard King as he looked back at the three tours. "We took on board feedback from riders last year and this helped us to tweak different aspects of the events, and added a new tour to reach out to more riders and cover a stunning area of the UK.

"We were fortunate to have some great weather over the tours, making the already brilliant routes even better. I want to thank all of the sponsors and partners involved but also the riders for their enthusiasm and effort, and I look forward to seeing everyone again in 2016."

Riders battle through the rain on the Tour of the Cotswolds...
Riders battle through the rain on the Tour of the Cotswolds...
 
...but most of the time riders were treated to excellent riding conditions.
...but most of the time riders were treated to excellent riding conditions.

In total over 465 miles were covered, taking in more than 8500 metres of climbing across the three events with riders supported all the way by ride leaders, domestiques, support cars and motorcycle outriders. The pelotons were formed from both self-funded riders as well as those pushing their limits to raise money for children's charity the NSPCC.

The peloton winds its way across the Yorkshire Dales.
The peloton winds its way across the Yorkshire Dales.
 
Passing through Denbies Vineyard on the Tour of the South East.
Passing through Denbies Vineyard on the Tour of the South East.

As well as a new tour, there were also new sponsors on board, including international nutrition brand High5 and Škoda, while others returned for a second year with the series including 9bar, Dr Bike by The CTC, Just Pedal, motive8, FBR Taxis and Ginger & French.

There are already several exciting announcements in store for the 2016 Tour of England series. If you want to be part of the action you can sign up for the Tour of the South East, 4-5 June 2016, now. With interest already high for places in 2016 make sure you don't miss out - enter here today.

A happy finisher displays his medal after the NSPCC Tour of the Cotwolds.
A happy finisher displays his medal after the NSPCC Tour of the Cotwolds.

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