SweetSpot, organiser of the Tour of Britain and Women’s Tour, has appointed OnePlan as official event planning supplier for the 2022 races.
OnePlan is a specialist event planning tool that enables event site planners and stakeholders to collaborate in one platform. It combines the characteristics of CAD with mapping technology in one tool, allowing for organisers to map, design, and manage events.
SweetSpot will use OnePlan software in the organisation of the Tour of Britain, Women’s Tour, and Tour Series events. In particular, it will seek to… ‘transform the planning of stage starts and finishes, in doing so adding another layer to rider safety, as well as improving the experiences for spectators and host venues alike.’
Commenting on the partnership, SweetSpot Route Director Andy Hawes said “We are really excited to be working in partnership with OnePlan this year and helping them develop a cycling specific package to add to their already successful event platform.
“Working with OnePlan will enhance the information we are able to share with our stakeholders and will provide a much clearer picture of where all the event infrastructure will be placed on the day, not just at the starts and finishes, but also along the route.
“As OnePlan continues to develop, we hope it will be the go-to platform for all event organisers not just sporting events.”
SweetSpot joins the likes of World Triathlon, FIBA (International Basketball Federation), and Silverstone in working with OnePlan. In addition to networking opportunities at the Tour events, OnePlan will develop a case study about the Tour of Britain and Women’s Tour’s use of the platform.
‘New cycling features now available in OnePlan are free to use for anyone planning a cycling event, anywhere in the world, including more than 158 cycling specific tools. OnePlan contains cycling specific objects and tools that make the planning of cycling events more efficient and intuitive, turning OnePlan into a ‘turn key’ solution for organisers, federations and clubs.’
OnePlan CEO Paul Foster said “We’re delighted SweetSpot has chosen OnePlan as its event planning partner for the Tour of Britain, Women’s Tour and Tour Series events. These elite events will benefit from the centimetre accuracy planning in OnePlan, improving event safety and the spectator experience.
“As cycling continues to grow in the UK, we’re excited to see how all types of cycling events will benefit from OnePlan’s easy-to-use platform.”
The Women’s Tour returns to its traditional early summer date this year, with the six stage UCI Women’s WorldTour race taking place between 6-11 June, beginning in Colchester.
This year’s Tour of Britain (4-11 September) will take over 100 of the world’s best riders from Aberdeen to the Isle of Wight across eight stages of racing.
Further details of both race routes, and the venues for May’s Tour Series events, will be announced in the coming weeks.
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