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Mountbatten Named Official Charity For Tour Of Britain Isle Of Wight Stage

Mountbatten will be the official charity for the final stage of this year’s Tour of Britain.

The finale of the prestigious event, featuring the world’s best riders, will be held on the Island on Sunday September 11.

Mountbatten will work alongside the tour organisers to maximise opportunities to promote its brand and services over the race weekend.

“We are really excited to be part of what promises to be a really amazing spectacle,” said Nigel Hartley, Mountbatten CEO.

“All eyes will be on the Island for the Tour of Britain race and I am delighted we can be involved.

“This will be a fantastic opportunity to raise the profile of Mountbatten, our work and how we support people in so many ways."

Locals and visitors are expected in their thousands to visit the Island to watch the race. It will also be televised to a global audience.

The riders will start in Ryde and make their way to The Needles via most of the main Island towns and parishes.

Further details about Mountbatten’s involvement in the race will be revealed soon.

More details about the race can be found online.

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