Thousands watch as Tour of Britain begins
Thousands of people have lined the streets of Suffolk to watch the Tour of Britain.
The first stage of the race started in Ipswich at ten o'clock. The competitors will head up the Suffolk Coast and through Norfolk, finishing at the Norfolk Showground early this afternoon.
101 cyclists are taking part in the 120 mile route stage, including the Tour de France and Olympic gold medal winner Bradley Wiggins.
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Tour of Britain begins
Britain's largest professional cycling race - the Tour of Britain - began in Suffolk this morning.
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