The agreement to continue sponsoring the award for the race’s best climber is great news for the event. “It’s great to have Cranepart support us again; having a local brand that distributes to customers across the globe demonstrates the profile of the race and the sport; interest and participation in cycling continues to grow all over the world,” said Race Organiser Stephen Marshall. “Sponsorship of the race stages ensures we can deliver an exciting and challenging event, and it helps to secure the future of the event. We’re very grateful for Cranepart’s ongoing support.”

The final details of the award for the race’s best climber are to be confirmed, but are likely to follow last year’s format with one King of the Mendip on the opening road stage and three on offer for the final stage.

Thank you once again to Cranepart for the continued support.