Cyclists pass through Halesworthpublished at 10:35 British Summer Time 15 June 2016
Guy Campbell
BBC Radio Suffolk
It was a wonderful sight as the cyclists passed through Halesworth.
There were lots of flags waving, and no crashes.
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Guy Campbell
BBC Radio Suffolk
It was a wonderful sight as the cyclists passed through Halesworth.
There were lots of flags waving, and no crashes.
Our cameraman John Fairhall sent this photo of the police presence in Southwold, ahead of the start of the Women's Tour.
They'll be operating a rolling road closure throughout Suffolk and Norfolk today.
Andrew Woodger
BBC News
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Guy Campbell
BBC Radio Suffolk
At least the threatened thunder storms haven't materialised in Halesworth yet:
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Guy Campbell
BBC Radio Suffolk
Anne Fleming, chair of the town council in Halesworth, is all set to welcome the riders when they arrive in the town.
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Philippa Taylor
BBC Local Live
It looks as if BBC News Online's Kate Williams and BBC Norfolk's Andrew Turner are the only people in Lowestoft at the moment, but I'm sure that won't be the case for long:
Guy Campbell is in Lowestoft, at the London Road roundabout.
He'll be bringing us news of the Tour as it reaches the town at around 10:30.
Richard Daniel
BBC Look East
Richard Daniel
BBC Look East
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Graeme Mac
BBC Radio Suffolk sport
The 91 riders have set off for their slow start around Southwold, accompanied by local school children.
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Graeme Mac
BBC Radio Suffolk sport
There's a full British line-up for the Drops cycling team, who only formed this year: