THE Prutour makes a welcome return to Blackpool when it hosts the finish of stage six of the the UK's premier cycle race, on Friday, May 28.

The penultimate stage of the Prutour, this will be one of the most crucial stages of the whole race and could decide who wins the overall leader's red jersey.

And expect plenty of support along this stage for Britain's Olympic cycling hero Chris Boardman riding for Credit Agricole.

The 98-mile journey to Blackpool seafront sets off from Liverpool, near his home on the Wirrall.

The journey from Liverpool to Blackpool for stage six of the race will take the riders through some of the most breathtaking scenery along the Prutour route.

This also promises to be one of the most challenging stages, with three notorious climbs.

It is anticipated that the first rider will reach the finish at the Sandcastle Centre on the South Promenade, Blackpool at around 2.55pm.

For further details about the race visit the Prutour website at www.prutour.co.uk or call the race information line on 0870 666999 (calls charged at national rate).

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