Tour of Britain route between Milton Keynes and Ampthill revealed

Stage three starts in Milton Keynes at 11:30 BST and ends in Ampthill around 14:40.

The route leaves the Buckinghamshire city via Caldecotte and on through Woburn Sands, passing Woburn Abbey Deer Park on its way towards Toddington.

After reaching Chalton, riders will head east to Streatley and Barton-le-Clay, passing an ancient woodland at Sharpenhoe

Spectators near Biggleswade will see the riders twice as they loop the area, before climbing uphill in the final sprint towards Ampthill.

Jonathan Day, managing director for British Cycling Events, said: “With a month to go until the Lloyds Tour of Britain Men gets underway, we are delighted to be sharing the exciting details of all six routes.”