Tour of Britain takes to the region's roads
Towns and villages are welcoming some of the world's top cyclists as the Tour of Britain takes to the region.
Village of Haxey welcomes the Tour of Britain
The village of Haxey in North Yorkshire is decked out in preparation for the Tour of Britain.
A total of nine venues will host the 2017 race.
The third stage kicked off this morning at Normanby Hall near Scunthorpe. It will be the county's first chance to hold an entire stage within its borders, and will take the race on a 172km route finishing in Scunthorpe.
The whole event started on Sunday 3rd September in Edinburgh and will end on September 10th in Cardiff.
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