Welcome to our preview of Stage 2 of the Lloyds Tour of Britain Women, taking place on Friday, 6 June 2025. This challenging 119.4 km stage from Hartlepool to Saltburn-by-the-Sea will test riders through the Tees Valley before concluding with the decisive climbs of the demanding coastal finish.
Date: Friday, 6 June 2025
Start Time: 10:45
Distance: 119.4 km
Start - Finish: Hartlepool Marina - Saltburn-by-the-Sea
Race Level: UCI Women's WorldTour
Stage 1: here
Stage 3: here
Stage 4: here
| Miles | Km | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0 | Start at Hartlepool Marina |
| 16.5 | 26.5 | Off main road, past pub on left, descent onto narrow bridge - CAUTION |
| 17.1 | 27.5 | Middle Bank Climb - 0.57km at 3.6% (max 6.2%) |
| 23.6 | 38 | Sadberge Bank - 0.24km at 8.6% (max 11.5%) - short but steep |
| 27.3 | 44 | Road narrows with sharp 90-degree turns - peloton stretch likely |
| 28.6 | 46 | Trafford Hill, Aislaby - 0.49km at 4.1% (max 10%) |
| 32.3 | 52 | Aislaby Bank - 0.32km at 3.9% (max 10%) |
| 34.8 | 56 | Leven Bank Climb - 0.23km at 9.8% (max 12.7%) - steepest of loop |
| 51.9 | 83.5 | Left turn up narrow climb onto Redcar circuit - narrow bridge with kick |
| 54.4 | 87.5 | REDCAR LAP 1 - Climb 1: 1.5km at 7% sustained climb |
| 60.5 | 97.4 | Climb 2: 700m climb from roundabout after descent |
| 62.1 | 100 | Saltburn Bank: 0.28km at 12.7% (max 22.3%) - RACE DECIDER |
| 65.9 | 106 | REDCAR LAP 2 - Climb 1: 1.5km at 7% sustained climb |
| 72.4 | 116.5 | Climb 2: 700m climb from roundabout after descent |
| 74.6 | 120 | FINISH - Saltburn-by-the-Sea |
Total Distance: 119.4 km
Course Structure:
87 km rolling loop around Middlesbrough
2 laps of demanding Redcar circuit (32.4 km total)
The opening 87 kilometers take riders on an undulating journey through the Tees Valley. Relatively straight forward roads, with plenty of villages to go through.
Same technical section as the start of Stockton National A circuit after neutralization. Off the main road, past the pub on the left then down a descent onto a narrow bridge. Caution required.
Into short kicker after the descent
Segment preview
Road reduces to narrow section with sharp 90-degree turns likely causing a stretch in the peloton.
Distance: 0.5km
Gradient: 4.1% (max 10%)
QOM: 54 seconds
Distance: 300m
Gradient: 4% (10% max)
QOM: 33 seconds
Distance: 250m
Gradient: 10% (13% max)
QOM: 36 seconds
Take a left up same road as East Cleveland National A circuit but tackled in opposite direction (usually descend it). Is narrow bridge with a kick
The final 32.4 kilometers consist of two demanding laps of the Redcar circuit, identical to the course used for the 2023 National Championships.
Distance: 1.5 km
Average Gradient: 7%
Key Challenge: Sustained power required over extended distance
Then into narrow road section with descent that usually can string it out.
Straight after descent, climb from roundabout
Distance: 700m
Position: Directly after descent and roundabout
Saltburn Bank to the finish, approached after a fast descent that adds tactical complexity. Then 500meters to the finish line.
Segment preview
Forecast preserved from the original 2025 race preview; not a current forecast.
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