Saddleworth farm owners support Tour of Britain with distinctive log logo

The distinctive log logo can be seen from drones and helicopters

The enterprising owners of a Saddleworth farm are taking to the air in a novel bid to support riders on Stage 8 of the Tour of Britain on Saturday.

And a hard working team are  creating a giant piece of land art which will show the race’s distinctive bicycle logo laid out in one of their fields to any drone or helicopter tracking the race route.

Canadian-born Cindy Bramhall runs Little Owl Farm at Grains Bar with her partner farmer John Beck.

The gruelling route will take the peloton through Saddleworth including Grains Road to Grains Bar - one of the King the Mountain points.

Said delighted Cindy, “Little Owl Farm is placed to be a fabulous spectator spot.

“ And along  with the help of Dovestone Youth Rangers, Saddleworth Environmental Education, students from Crompton House and friends we have designed and created a spectacular piece of land art in the field alongside the race route.

“The race logo is  being recreated out of logs — you certainly wont be able to miss it from the air.”

The Mayor of Oldham, Councillor Ginny Alexander, will be in attendance at  the farm with  along with other leading   Oldham Council dignitaries. 

The farm  are offering car parking and serving barbecued burgers, Donkeystone real ale, Cheshire Farm Ice Cream. Breakfast breakfast wraps and sandwiches are available all day at Cindy's Café.  

Maggies Centre Oldham are attending with a homemade cake stall and a face painter will be on hand to create some cycling inspired tattoos and arm art!

Added Cindy: “We would like to thank all those that visited this summer who decorated and personalisef bunting flags which we will hang along the stone wall on race day.

And the farm will remain open for visitors  to meet and feed the animals; £3.50 each or £12.50 for a family of four.  

There  is no cost to simply watch the race or park. Entrance gates will open at 10am and visitors are asked to be mindful of road closures.

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