Top cyclists ride through district
Published Monday 12 May 2014Crowds got to see some of cycling's top competitors when The Women's Tour event passed through the district.
The event - one of the most high profile cycling events in the world - passed through Harborough district as part of Stage 2 of the tour to the delight of spectators who had braved the wet weather to come and support the riders.
The elite field left Hinckley on the morning of 8 May 2014 covering 118.5km, passing through Enderby, Cosby, Broughton Astley and Lutterworth before crossing into Northamptonshire on its way to the stage finish in Bedford.
A sprint event took place in Lutterworth, with the 'Queen of the Mountains' event held in Kilworth.
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