Ottery St Mary Devon Stage Tour of Britain

12/01/2024

Daisy was the beloved mascot of all the cycling events in Ottery. She was present on every occasion, from the Tour of Britain coming to town to the King & Queen of the Mountain at Chineway Hill. Unfortunately, she has passed away, and she will be dearly missed. This article is dedicated to her memory and to all those who have owned, currently own, and will own a four-legged friend.

Josefina Gori: 'Why do we love our dogs so much'   People By Adam Manning acm640 Digital Reporter Share Josefina Gori: 'Why do we love our dogs so much' (Image: Josefina Gori) Josefina Gori writes for the Herald. This week, I want to share a story about Daisy, a Jack Russell who was not just the ma...

13/04/2023

* David Goldthorpe organiser of the Junior Cycling Hill Climb is still looking for prizes, so if you know anyone who could donate water bottles or cycling hats, please contact [email protected]
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23/09/2022

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19/06/2022

We are so proud of our future champions!

Ottery St Mary Friends of Phyllis Baxter Action Group in collaboration with David Goldthorpe and Sarah Pearman. We have said it before and we say it...

14/05/2022

https://www.sidmouthherald.co.uk/news/phyllis-baxter-ction-group-cycling-legacy-8955350

THE OSM PRIMARY SCHOOL MINI HILL CLIMB IS BACK ON THE 7th JUNE. WE SEE YOU THERE! 🚴‍♀️🚴🚴‍♂️

Friends of Phyllis Baxter writes for the Herald in collaboration with John Campion and Josefina Gori. At the Action Group we very often we ask ourselves...

20/02/2022

Well not only our motorists can provide us with useful information but our local cyclists too. These are fallen trees near Clyst St Mary and between Talaton and Whimple. Thanks 👍

15/02/2022

https://www.sidmouthherald.co.uk/news/tom-daley-cycle-ride-through-east-devon-8692194

Olympic gold medallist Tom Daley will cycle through East Devon tomorrow (Wednesday, February 16) as part of a four-day endurance challenge for Comic Relief.

06/02/2022

We at the OSM King & Queen of the Mountain working group are very aware of the dangers that sometimes cycling brings to those who love the sport, therefore we will share information we think might be of interest to those on their bikes. Ride safely. 🚴‍♀️🚴

Cycling two abreast can deter dangerous overtaking. The new Highway Code includes a reminder that it is often safer to ride side-by-side, particularly when in larger groups or with less experienced riders and children.

Check the changes: cyclinguk.org/highwaycode

📸: Cycling Cartoons by Dave Walker

06/02/2022

Cycling two abreast can deter dangerous overtaking. The new Highway Code includes a reminder that it is often safer to ride side-by-side, particularly when in larger groups or with less experienced riders and children.

Check the changes: cyclinguk.org/highwaycode

📸: Cycling Cartoons by Dave Walker

22/12/2021

20/12/2021

Thank you for your support to all the cycling events that became the legacy of the Tour coming to Ottery. 🍷🎅

01/12/2021

LOOKING FORWARD TO 2022
PLENTY NEW THINGS IN OUR PROGRAM!🚴‍♀️🚴🚴‍♂️

03/11/2021

The organisers of the OSM Devon Stage Tour of Britain would like to take this opportunity to thank again the organisers of the Tar Barrels event for their support with all the cycling events in town. Wishing you all, good luck and a successful event on November the 5th. Stay safe and keep it rolling. 🔥🔥🔥

09/10/2021

When will we see the Tour in Ottery again? 🚴‍♀️🚴🚴‍♂️

05/09/2021

AREN’T WE LUCKY LIVING IN OTTERY? THE TOWN WHERE YOU CAN REMAIN ACTIVE DOESN’T MATTER YOUR AGE.
Reading on FB about the Tour of Britain in 2021 brought memories of 2017 and 2019 when the Tour came to town. In 2016 Zsolt Schuller, Tour of Britain Project Manager for the Devon stage, approached us with the idea of bringing the Tour through Ottery. Zsolt right away from the beginning believed in Ottery and what we could do as a community. What never crossed our mind was that the way the Ottery community responded to the event would impressed the organisers of the Tour so much that within a space of two years the Tour returned to our town. The legacy of the Tour persisted and it was followed by numerous cycling events in Ottery such as the King & Queen of the Mountain, the Ottery Bike Fest and the Ottery School mini hill climb. The interesting part of the story and looking at this picture has been the realisation that the team behind all those events is formed by a group of enthusiastic individuals whose ages added up –including the age of the young one in the white shirt- adds up to 437 years. So, people of Ottery if you want to stay active until you are 100 years old, stay in Ottery. The following is a link to the website page from the Action Group with information about the different clubs and organisations in town that you can join.

06/08/2021

TO THOSE WHO REMEMBER THE TOUR OF BRITAIN COMING TO OTTERY. A very interesting article in the News Centre of Devon County Council regarding the legacy of the Tour in Devon. Ottery St Mary is widely mentioned in the article because of all the cycling events that originated after the Tour came. Keep your eyes open as the working group might have a few surprises for 2022.
https://www.devonnewscentre.info/the-tour-of-britains-lasting-legacy-in-devon/

The Tour of Britain may only fleetingly race through communities in Devon, but it has left a lasting legacy in many parts of the county. With a month to go to the Devon Stage of The Tour of Britain we take a look at its long term impact.

24/07/2021

Get on your bikes people! It's for a good cause and you will benefit of it too! 🚴‍♂️🚴‍♀️

https://www.facebook.com/Hospiscare/videos/660866111537428

10/05/2021

THE ENTHUSIASM SHOWN BY OUR PRIMARY SCHOOL CHILDREN WHEN THE TOUR OF BRITAIN ARRIVED IN OTTERY INSPIRED THIS EVENT. David Golthorpe, a school PTA member and a rider for the town at the 1st OSM King & Queen of the Mountain, took his idea to the school PTA, developed it and made it a success in the three years that has taken place. We are extremely grateful for the opportunity the OSM Primary School, the school PTA, the teachers, the parents and supporters such as John Campion from Seasons, George Gori & Richard Mardle from Saddleback, have given us to make of this event such a delightful opportunity for our primary school children to show their cycling skills. Those attending the school in their young years might remember what a tough hill that was, but our kids conquered it with a smile on their face. Well done!
https://www.sidmouthherald.co.uk/news/ottery-hill-climb-7949596

The Third Annual Ottery Primary School Hill Climb returned over two days having been postponed last autumn.

14/02/2020

Following the success of the 'Big Bike Ride' last September (raising over £1,200) Age UK are here again with another chance to ride to keep those cogs working. With the ever increasing demands on Age UK 'Reminder Finders' service, for those with mild to moderate dementia, they are aiming to raise funds to branch out to open up more sessions throughout Mid Devon and beyond. Keeping the 'cogs' moving promotes both mental and physical fitness. So get those chains oiled and those legs stronger and go for it. It is for a good cause! 🚴‍♀️🚴‍♀️🚴‍♀️🚴‍♀️🚴‍♀️

09/11/2019

Tour of Britain might return to Ottery St Mary after organisers 'blown away' by support

https://sidmouth.nub.news/n/tour-of-britain-might-return-to-ottery-st-mary-after-organisers-39blown-away39-by-support?fbclid=IwAR1eaOIOawexj31OdG0fzo_4_2jhpUF7Y1SDq-dbCherBOJwx7Y69DE17Lg #
Well, I guess we at the OSM Devon Stage Tour of Britain Steering Group with the support of Ottery' residents must have done a good job when rumours start to build about the Tour coming back to Ottery for the 3rd time. I really hope we can be as lucky as before and the Tour returns to our town. Keep our fingers crossed.😁🚴‍♂️🚴‍♂️🚴‍♂️🚴‍♂️

The Tour of Britain might be coming back to Ottery St Mary next year, after organisers praised support for the event in the town.

14/04/2019

Hop in the saddle as plans for cycle club get rolling

https://www.sidmouthherald.co.uk/sport/ottery-cycle-club-1-5995509?fbclid=IwAR0L_0bV3aY4Znjes3sBie7Kda1qjBvmOq9VXnjQPvTjKWXPwjdF0qxego4

If you fancy channelling your inner Chris Hoy, Ottery could soon have its own cycle club.

22/09/2018

Sidmouth Herald

More memories of a great day!!! 😀

Tour of Britain arrives in Ottery

22/09/2018

Sidmouth Herald

Great memories of a great day! 😀

Tour take 2

02/09/2018

One more sleep and will be in Ottery St Mary. The people of Ottery and the OSM Tour of Britain Steering Group would like to thank - Devon Tour of Britain Project Manager - for always keeping Ottery close to his heart and for guiding us with the preparations! U r great Zsolt

02/09/2018

Our local library has come on board with a jersey made out of customers favourite reads, a great program of activities for the 3rd of September and many cycling related books. Pay a visit to our local library, it is worth it!!

02/09/2018

Are you coming to Ottery St Mary to watch the and you would like to take with you something that would make the delights of a cyclist? Visit the Georgian House, the Pine Store and The Book Shop where you will find everything you need!

31/08/2018

https://www.facebook.com/josefina.gori/videos/10217412832903552/

31/08/2018

Here in Ottery even our most important cat is ready to receive the Devon Stage of the Tour of Britain in style. When you come into Ottery forget about gaining speed. Look to the right and let our most famous resident delight you as she has done for many years already!!! 🐈

30/08/2018

More than 100 miles of road to watch cyclists go head to head in Tour of Britain race

http://www.midweekherald.co.uk/news/more-than-100-miles-of-road-to-watch-cyclists-go-head-to-head-in-tour-of-britain-race-1-5666097

Spectators have (108miles) of Devon’s roads to choose from when it comes to watching the Tour of Britain’s second stage on Monday, September 3.