ITV News Anglia goes behind-the-scenes with one of the British cycling teams hoping for victory at this year's Women's Tour. Last year, hundreds of thousands of people lined the streets in our region to cheer on the world's best female cyclists and now the tour is back for its second year. We bring you an exclusive look at what life is really like on the road and what it takes to win a road race.
With less than a week until hundreds of the world's best female cyclists race through our region at the Women's Tour, we've been finding out what it takes to compete at the very top.
We're behind-the-scenes with one of the British teams taking part, getting an exclusive look at life on the road, at one of their last big tests before the tour. Team Matrix Fitness got off to a good start in the time trial over in Luxembourg, but tonight, tension mounts ahead of the big race. And, as Sarah Cooper reports, it's a big challenge.
They burn about 2,000 calories a day, so their diet is crucial. But, what do pro cyclists eat before, during and after a race?
Life on the road can get quite cosy...riders share hotel rooms & the team manager sleeps with all the bikes.
We take a look inside the Matrix Fitness team camper van to find out what life is really like on the road when they're off their bikes.