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Tour of Britain: Cycle race makes north Wales debut Tour of Britain: Cycle race makes north Wales debut
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Crowds of people have been greeting some of the world's best riders, as the Tour of Britain cycle race enters north Wales for the first time.Crowds of people have been greeting some of the world's best riders, as the Tour of Britain cycle race enters north Wales for the first time.
Stage four of the race is passing through Wrexham, Flintshire, Denbighshire and Conwy before finishing in Llanberis, Gwynedd.Stage four of the race is passing through Wrexham, Flintshire, Denbighshire and Conwy before finishing in Llanberis, Gwynedd.
Sir Bradley Wiggins and Mark Cavendish are taking part in Wednesday's stage.Sir Bradley Wiggins and Mark Cavendish are taking part in Wednesday's stage.
On Thursday the peloton will tackle a 177km (110-miles) stage from Machynlleth, Powys, to south Wales.On Thursday the peloton will tackle a 177km (110-miles) stage from Machynlleth, Powys, to south Wales.
Thousands of spectators turned out for the first three stages of the eight-stage race, which began in Scotland on Sunday, and is due to end in London.Thousands of spectators turned out for the first three stages of the eight-stage race, which began in Scotland on Sunday, and is due to end in London.
The first riders entered north Wales shortly after midday, at Bangor-on-Dee, near Wrexham.The first riders entered north Wales shortly after midday, at Bangor-on-Dee, near Wrexham.
In Wrexham, spectators lined the streets as police out riders led a rolling road block through the town centre.In Wrexham, spectators lined the streets as police out riders led a rolling road block through the town centre.
Sir Bradley Wiggins and Team Sky were leading the second pack of riders.Sir Bradley Wiggins and Team Sky were leading the second pack of riders.
'Demanding climbs'
Competitors are making their way through five of north Wales' six counties before finishing in Llanberis, Gwynedd. It is estimated all riders will have arrived in Llanberis by 16:11 BST.Competitors are making their way through five of north Wales' six counties before finishing in Llanberis, Gwynedd. It is estimated all riders will have arrived in Llanberis by 16:11 BST.
Road closures will be in force along the route.Road closures will be in force along the route.
Mick Bennett, race director, said: "This year's two Welsh stages will provide an opportunity for cycling fans from across the country to see The Tour of Britain in action.Mick Bennett, race director, said: "This year's two Welsh stages will provide an opportunity for cycling fans from across the country to see The Tour of Britain in action.
"Both stages feature some of the best scenery from anywhere on The Tour of Britain but also very demanding climbs that will help shape the nature of this year's race."Both stages feature some of the best scenery from anywhere on The Tour of Britain but also very demanding climbs that will help shape the nature of this year's race.
"Last year it was on the stage to Caerphilly that Jonathan Tiernan Locke won the race showing just how decisive the Welsh mountains can be.""Last year it was on the stage to Caerphilly that Jonathan Tiernan Locke won the race showing just how decisive the Welsh mountains can be."
Councillor Hugh Evans, chair of the North Wales Economic Ambition Board, said: "This is a fantastic opportunity for us to showcase north Wales as a destination, not only for cyclists but also visitors and indeed our own residents."Councillor Hugh Evans, chair of the North Wales Economic Ambition Board, said: "This is a fantastic opportunity for us to showcase north Wales as a destination, not only for cyclists but also visitors and indeed our own residents."
He added: "North Wales is fast earning a name for itself as a destination to host major events.He added: "North Wales is fast earning a name for itself as a destination to host major events.
"We really hope this event will put the spotlight firmly on north Wales and that the success will attract other great events to our region in future.""We really hope this event will put the spotlight firmly on north Wales and that the success will attract other great events to our region in future."