London ready for Tour of Britain

Huge crowds are expected to line the streets of London on Sunday to cheer Cyclists on the final stage Tour of Britain.

London will welcome the final stage of the Tour of Britain on Sunday

From Greenwich Park to the Mall, competitors will pass some of the Capital's key landmarks, including the Houses of Parliament and Buckingham.

Transport for London is running a special BikeFest event to coincide with the final stage, with activities and advice to encourage people to take up cycling.

Sebastian Coe, Chair of the London Organising Committee for the Olympic Games and Paralympic Games said: "I am very happy to see world class Cycling coming to the capital.

"It is a great prelude to the Biritish leg of the Tour de France next year, and of course for the London Olympic Games and Paralympic Games in 2012."

1 September 2006