[1] The race had been scheduled for eight stages, concluding on 11 September on the Isle of Wight, the first planned finish on the island.

On 8 September, the race was cancelled and declared complete after five stages due to the death of Elizabeth II.

[3] On 8 September, the final three stages of the race were cancelled due to the death of Elizabeth II.

[4] After over 110 miles the race finished with a nine kilometre climb up the Old Military Road to the Glenshee ski station.

The stage started at Hawick and passed through Jedburgh and Morebattle before finishing in Duns after a journey of nearly 110 miles.