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.
5. Tour of Britain in Whitby area
Helicopter with cameramen inside covering the big event live on TV. Photo: Brian Murfield
6. Tour of Britain in Whitby area
Cyclists competing in stage two of the Lloyds Bank Tour of Britain. Photo: Brian Murfield
7. Tour of Britain in Whitby area
Spectators ready to capture the action on camera at the bottom of Chubb Hill. Photo: Brian Murfield
8. Tour of Britain in Whitby area
Leading cyclists making their way through the centre of Whitby and up Bagdale. Photo: Brian Murfield