Tour of Britain Cycling Race Draws Crowds in Warwickshire

Tour of Britain Cycling Race Draws Crowds in Warwickshire

The UK's biggest cycling race, the Lloyd's Tour of Britain men's stage four, saw some of the world's best riders race through Warwickshire.
The event began at Market Square in Atherstone, with riders passing through towns and villages before a challenging hilltop finish at Burton Dassett Country Park.
Cyclist Geraint Thomas OBE, a former Tour de France winner, participated in the race, which is his last before retirement.
Spectators lined the streets to cheer on the peloton, with many expressing excitement about seeing top riders in their local area.

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