Worcester welcomes Tour of Britain

Tour of Britain cyclists pedalling through Worcester earlier. Credit: PA

The final stage of the Tour of Britain left from Worcester today, as the riders raced from the town centre to Cardiff.

This is the second time this week that the Midlands has played host to the Tour of Britain, with Nottinghamshire's roads welcoming the 124 cyclists.

The 180 kilometre route started in the Worcester town centre and was witnessed by hundreds of cycling fans.

Mayor Steve Mackay spoke to ITV News Central:

Edvald Boassen Hagen, of Team Di Data, won the final stage of the series which concluded in Cardiff for the first time in the event's history.

Whilst Dutch rider, Lars Boom, was crowned Tour of Britain 2017 champion.