The OVO Energy Tour of Britain comes to Greater Manchester this weekend.
As one of the most prestigious cycling events in Britain, it's definitely not one to be missed - especially when it's right on your doorstep.
The renowned race commenced in Glasgow on September 7, but will be making its way through the region on Saturday, September 14 for its final leg.
The route for Stage 8 includes all 10 boroughs, meaning that the race will pass through Gee Cross, Hattersley, Mottram, Stalybridge and Mossley.
Tameside Council is encouraging everyone to celebrate the event by decorating the route; for example, by dressing it with hanging baskets, painted bicycles and bunting.
However, celebrations in the borough will continue over the weekend with the Tameside Bicycle Festival on Sunday, September 15.
Expect hints and tips from a panel of experts, an obstacle course and wheel art - all taking place from 11am until 3pm at Stalybridge town centre.
Here's everything you need to know about the Greater Manchester stage as it passes through Tameside:
What time does the tour arrive in Tameside?
Between 11.20am and 12pm, the race will flow through Stockport. It will then travel through Tameside between 11.50am and 12.20pm before heading into Oldham between 12pm and 12.45pm.
The race is due to reach the Queen’s Trees at Werneth Low Road at around 12.10pm, Stalybridge at 12.20pm, Millbrook Village at 12.28pm and leave Tameside via Greenfield at 12.35pm.
What is the route in Tameside?
The race will pass through the Queen’s Trees at Werneth Low Road before heading to Stalybridge, then to Millbrook Village where cyclists will then leave the borough via Greenfield.
For detailed timings visit HERE .
Where are the best places to watch it?
Tameside Council has put together a list of prime viewing spots:
Werneth Low - The Queens triangle, Corner of Cowlishaw and Werneth Low Road, SK14 3AD
Gee Cross - Opposite Tesco Express, 228 Stockport Rd, Gee Cross, Hyde SK14 5RF
Hattersley – Verge of Stockport Road, between Beaufort Lane and Ashworth Lane. Hattersley Brass band providing musical entertainment outside Hattersley Hub
Mottram - Hope Christian Centre (was Mottram Evangelical Church), Stalybridge Road, Mottram, SK14 6NF - here there's also a range of family friendly activities, refreshments and a live screening of the event
Stalybridge - Corner of Mottram Road and Huddersfield Road (grassy area), SK15 2EA
Stalybridge - Grassy area between All Tyres and Canal Carpark: Huddersfield Road, Stalybridge, SK15 2QE
Copley - Active Copley, Huddersfield Road, Stalybridge SK15 3ET - there's also cycling activities with Active Tameside’s resident Cycle Coach from 11.30am to 1.30pm
Will roads be closed?
There will be temporary rolling road closures along the route to allow the race to pass through safely.
Roads are expected to be closed for no longer than 20 minutes, therefore motorists are asked to avoid the area while the race passes through.
If you are travelling to watch the race, it's advised you arrive at your chosen vantage point in good time before the race passes through.
Roadside parking along the route will be suspended from 8am on Saturday. Roadside parking will be reinstated as soon as the race has passed through the area.
