Tour of Britain returns to the Midlands
Earlier this week the cycle race set off from Nottingham, before going through Derbyshire, and on to Staffordshire en route to Knowsley near Liverpool.
Today people in Stoke where able to get a glimpse of some of the biggest names in the sport.
World champion cyclists race through region
Cycling stars Mark Cavendish and Bradley Wiggins race through the region
The Tour of Britain cycling race
Thousands of people lined the streets of Nottingham today as the second stage of the Tour of Britain started at the castle.
Bradley Wiggins starts Tour of Britain in Nottingham
Olympic gold medalist Bradley Wiggins takes part in the Tour of Britain today, with Nottingham Castle hosting the second leg.