Thousands see Tour of Britain roll though Essex

8 September 2023

Skip image gallery

Image source, John Fairhall/BBC
Image caption,
The race started from Western Esplanade on Southend seafront
Image source, John Fairhall/BBC
Image caption,
Hats were worn to keep the sun away from faces
Image source, John Fairhall/BBC
Image caption,
The event was free to attend
Image source, John Fairhall/BBC
Image caption,
Riders were treated to a round of applause before the race began in Southend
Image source, John Fairhall/BBC
Image caption,
School children were excused from class to be able to watch the race
Image source, John Fairhall/BBC
Image caption,
Spectators made sure they posed for a perfect selfie
Image source, John Fairhall/BBC
Image caption,
Baxter the dog was taken out to see the riders
Image source, John Fairhall/BBC
Image caption,
Eating an ice cream was one way to keep cool in the hot weather
Image source, John Fairhall/BBC
Image caption,
Stephen Habermel, the Conservative mayor of Southend, dressed up for the occasion

Crowds have been out in force in Essex to welcome the riders of the sixth stage of the Tour of Britain.

The men's elite cycle race started in Southend and finished in Harlow.

It is the first time Southend has welcomed the modern tour, with the Essex leg covering nearly 91 miles (146km).

The Dutch cyclist Danny Van Poppel won stage six.

Follow East of England news on Facebook, external, Instagram, external and X, external. Got a story? Email eastofenglandnews@bbc.co.uk, external or WhatsApp us on 0800 169 1830

Related topics

More on this story

Van Poppel denies Vernon home win in photo finish
Attribution
Sport
Published
8 September 2023
Where can you see the Tour of Britain in Essex?
Published
8 September 2023
Van Aert takes stage five victory with late attack
Attribution
Sport
Published
7 September 2023

Related internet links

Tour of Britain