By David Hunter Hawick > Edinburgh 195km With 2536m of climbing, it’s not a flat stage, but it should be our first big sprint of the race. We have three categorised climbs, none of which are particularly tough. It’s hard to see the stage not ending in a sprint.

By David Hunter Carlisle > Gateshead 198km A stage that will interest the breakaway riders.

By David Hunter Alderley Park > Warrington 153km The first of the big sprints.

By David Hunter Aberaeron > Llandudno 210km In terms of the GC, this is the big day.

By David Hunter Llandeilo > National Botantic Garden of Wales 18.3km TTT The organisers of the Tour of Britain love a TTT!

By David Hunter Sherford > Exeter 184km In terms of climbing, this is the hardest stage in the race.

By David Hunter Penzance > Bodmin 182km The race begins with a lumpy one.

By David Hunter Welcome to my home race, The Tour of Britain. The race starts in the south-west of England and ends in the north-east of Scotland, the riders can expect to spend a lot of time on the team bus! The route is usual mix of sprints, punchy finishes and a TTT. Stage 1 The…