The Tour of Britain will head to Sunderland for the first time when it takes place later this year.
Stage three of the UK’s most prestigious cycle race will finish in the city on Tuesday, September 6 as the eight-day event works its way down from Aberdeenshire to the Isle of Wight.
Over 100 of the world’s best riders will compete in the 18 th edition of the race and large crowds of cycling fans and Sunderland residents are expected to turn out to see the free-to-watch event.
