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The Women's Tour is expected to bring £1m to Suffolk

The opening stage will finish in Bury St Edmunds

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

It's hoped the Women's Tour will bring with it a welcome boost to the local economy when it arrives in Suffolk next month.

The county is hosting the opening stage of the international cycling race - it kicks off on Monday 6th June in Colchester with the finish line for day one in Bury St Edmunds.

It's expected to bring around £1m to Suffolk - with spectators travelling from all over to the county, spending money on things like food, drink and accommodation.

People were invited on Friday 20th May to take part in an 18-mile cycle along part of the race route to get a taste of what the professionals will go through.

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

The Women's Tour is expected to bring £1m to Suffolk
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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

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