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.
13. Tour of Britain in Whitby area
A good turnout in Whitby town centre, in murky weather. Photo: Deborah McCarthy
14. Tour of Britain in Whitby area
Applause for the cyclists as they go over Whitby Swing Bridge. Photo: Deborah McCarthy
15. Tour of Britain in Whitby area
Cyclists passing through Whitby. Photo: Graham Templeton
16. Tour of Britain in Whitby area
Cyclists make their way through the wet streets of Whitby. Photo: David Hankin