Kuehne+Nagel, one of the world’s leading logistics companies offering highly specialised solutions for worldwide industries, have been appointed as the official logistics supplier of the upcoming Women’s Tour and Tour of Britain races in 2022.

Both races will benefit from Kuehne+Nagel’s support for the transportation of key race infrastructure and vital equipment between host venues during the 14 days of competition. Combined the two races will visit 26 venues and cover more than 2,100 kilometres of racing across England, Scotland and Wales.

Kuehne+Nagel were also chosen as the Official Event Logistics Providers of the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games, taking place this summer.

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Alex Walton, Kuehne+Nagel business development manager, said: “Kuehne+Nagel are excited to partner with the Women’s Tour and Tour of Britain. Not only does this give us the opportunity to provide the series with a comprehensive & complex logistics solution but it also complements our core values and offers the chance for us to engage with a renowned sporting event.”

Miles Rose, Women’s Tour and Tour of Britain commercial director, said: “We are excited to be working with Kuehne+Nagel on this year’s events.  Our races are a complex logistical challenge and utilising the support and expertise of Kuehne+Nagel helps us to minimise that complexity significantly.”

About the 2022 Tours

The Women’s Tour, the UK’s longest-running UCI Women’s WorldTour event, returns to its traditional early summer date in 2022. The six-stage race will take place between Monday 6 – Saturday 11 June, beginning in Colchester. Two stages in Wales will help decide the overall champion, who will be crowned following a stunning final day finish in the heart of historic Oxford.

This year’s Tour of Britain (Sunday 4 – Sunday 11 September) will see over 100 of the world’s best riders race from Aberdeen to the Isle of Wight in what promises to be another memorable edition of this country’s flagship cycling event. Visit tourofbritain.co.uk for more details.