The event drew hundreds of spectators to the 152KM route, which ran from Darlington to Redcar and saw cyclists come through some of the Esk Valley villages, Robin Hood’s Bay, Whitby, Sandsend as well as the challenging gradient of Lythe Bank.
ITV4 broadcast the race live on TV, with Stevie Williams powering to second stage victory from a three-up sprint after an attritional day of racing.
Today’s stage three (Thursday Sep 5) sees the Lloyds Bank Tour of Britain Men return to South Yorkshire for the first time since 2007.
1. Tour of Britain in Whitby area
The Peloton passing Whitby Abbey. Photo: Will Palmer/SWpix.com
2. Tour of Britain in Whitby area
Cyclists on the gruelling ascent up Lythe Bank. Photo: Will Palmer/SWpix.com
3. Tour of Britain in Whitby area
Cyclists in Robin Hood's Bay. Photo: Will Palmer/SWpix.com
4. Tour of Britain in Whitby area
Lidl-Trek Future Racing team at Robin Hood's Bay. Photo: Will Palmer/SWpix.com