With less than a wee to go until the Lloyds Tour of Britain Women arrives in Warwickshire, preparations are well underway in Leamington as the town gets ready to host the final stage of the prestigious race.

On Sunday 23 August, Leamington will take centre stage as the race both starts and finishes in the town, bringing five days of elite women's cycling to an exciting conclusion.

The final stage will see riders tackle a challenging 123.8km route through Warwickshire before returning to a thrilling finish on Newbold Terrace.

Thousands of spectators are expected to line the streets, creating a vibrant and celebratory atmosphere across the town and route. Local businesses, residents and visitors are being encouraged to get involved and make the most of what promises to be a busy and memorable day.

Several road closures will be in place on the day including full and partial closures.

Full road closures:

• Newbold Terrace from 4am to 6.30pm
• Euston Place from 4am to 6.30pm
• Hamilton Terrace from 7am to 5pm

Partial closures:

• Newbold Street between Rosefield Street and Newbold Terrace fom 4am to 6.30pm
• Holly Walk from Hamilton Terrace to Brandon Parade from 7am to 5pm
• Parade from Dormer Place from 9am to 11,30am and Spencer Street from 1.30pm to 3.30pm

Find out more here.

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