Rayogreatest hitsessexnews

Countdown is on for the Women's Tour stages in Essex

It's expected the cycling race will be a welcome boost for the local economy

Official Racers of The Women's Cycle Tour
Author: Amber RoderickPublished 21st May 2022
Last updated 21st May 2022

With the countdown on for the Women's Tour stages in Essex, it's expected the cycling race will be a welcome boost for the local economy.

The first stage of the race next month will kick off in Colchester, before day two takes place in Harlow.

Yesterday (Friday 20 May) an event was held, inviting people to take part in an 18 mile cycle from Ipswich to Bury, getting a taste of what the professionals feel.

They started at The Bildeston Crown in Ipswich, where breakfast was ready. The ride finished in Bury St Edmunds, with refreshments waiting for them at the Angel Pub.

Participants in the women's cycle tour press ride

Participants in the women's cycle tour press ride

Participants in the women's cycle tour press ride

Countdown is on for the Women's Tour stages in Essex
2 of 11
Participants in the women's cycle tour press ride

Participants in the women's cycle tour press ride

Participants in the women's cycle tour press ride

Watch: We caught up with Adam Baker at the event to find out more about the benefits of hosting one of the stages:

Where else is the race going?

Stages of the Women's Tour take place all over the country, including two here in the East.

Stage One - Colchester to Bury St Edmunds

Stage Two - Harlow

Stage Three - Tewkesbury to Gloucester

Stage Four - Wrexham to Welshpool

Stage Five - Pembrey Country Park to Black Mountain

Stage Six - Chipping Norton to Oxford

Hear all the latest news from across the UK on the hour, every hour, on Greatest Hits Radio on DAB, smartspeaker, at greatesthitsradio.co.uk, and on the Rayo app.