Devon and Somerset will host two consecutive stages of this year's Tour of Britain, on September 17 and 18.
Devon and Somerset County Councils both confirmed today that they will host the ToB stages - the first time the race has paid a visit for two days.
"There is enormous prestige attached to the Tour, and it will help Devon further its ambitions to be a premier destination for cycling and cycle tourism as well as bolstering our efforts to be the greenest county," commented Margaret Rogers, Devon County Council executive member for the environment.
"Last year's Tour stage that passed through Devon attracted impressive crowds and I'm sure that can be built upon this year to promote tourism, greatly helping our local economy and local communities in these hard times."
This year's Tour of Britain takes place over eight stages from September 12-19. The race will be officially launched in the next two weeks.
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