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GALLERY: The best north-east snaps from the Tour of Britain

By Cameron Roy
Cyclists line up at the start of the race on Union Street in Aberdeen for the Tour of Britain. Picture by KATH FLANNERY/DC Thomson
Cyclists line up at the start of the race on Union Street in Aberdeen for the Tour of Britain. Picture by KATH FLANNERY/DC Thomson

Thousands lined the streets as the Tour of Britain pedalled its way through Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire.

On Sunday, the region hosted the world’s best cyclists for the opening stage of the biggest event in British road cycling.

Despite some challenging conditions, spectators turned up eager to watch the professionals whiz past.

The 112-mile first stage started on Aberdeen’s Union Street and finished at Glenshee Ski Centre.

It was won by New Zealand’s Corbin Strong, who said the victory was a “long time coming”.

Are you able to spot yourself in the crowd or did you stay home and keep dry?

The Grand Depart of the Tour of Britain 2022 cycle race leaving Aberdeen on Day 1. Picture by Wullie Marr/DC Thomson
Members of the public begin arriving to watch the Tour of Britain pass through Alford. Picture by KATH FLANNERY/DC Thomson
Cyclists line up at the start of the race on Union Street in Aberdeen. Picture by KATH FLANNERY/DC Thomson
The leaders of the race arrive in Alford. Picture by KATH FLANNERY/DC Thomson
Spectators of all ages watch with smiles on their faces despite the rain. Picture by KATH FLANNERY/DC Thomson
Teams take off and begin stage one of the Tour of Britain from Aberdeen. Picture by KATH FLANNERY/DC Thomson
A car leads the cyclists through the town. Picture by KATH FLANNERY/DC Thomson
Crowds cheer as participants crossed the road in front of them. Picture by KATH FLANNERY/DC Thomson
The rain didn’t stop spectators coming out to watch the cyclists. Picture by KATH FLANNERY/DC Thomson
The AJ Bell Tour of Britain gets underway on Union Street in Aberdeen. Picture by KATH FLANNERY/DC Thomson
Marianne and Rosalind Hill smile as they watch the cyclists race through Alford. Picture by KATH FLANNERY/DC Thomson
Teams in the Tour of Britain pedal their way through Aberdeen. Picture by Wullie Marr/DC Thomson
Spectators eagerly wait for the Tour of Britain to pass them. Picture by KATH FLANNERY/DC Thomson
Cyclists race through Alford. Picture by KATH FLANNERY/DC Thomson
Iain and Marion Riddell watch the cyclists race through Alford. Picture by KATH FLANNERY/DC Thomson
Cyclists head off on the first stage from Aberdeen to Glenshee Ski Centre. Picture by KATH FLANNERY/DC Thomson
Visitors wait patiently by the side of the road for the racers. Picture by KATH FLANNERY/DC Thomson
Crowds gather to watch the Tour of Britain pass through Alford. Picture by KATH FLANNERY/DC Thomson
Spectators have cameras at the ready as cyclists fly past them. Picture by KATH FLANNERY/DC Thomson

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