The route
The first stage is the longest of the race, as the riders will compete for the green jersey through 158.9km of Cumbrian countryside.
The route will take it it through Frizington, Whitehaven, Lowca, Workington, Flimby, Maryport, Allonby, Silloth, Wigton, Caldbeck and Aspatria.
The riders will finish on a 26km circuit around Clints Crags, passing Watch Hill and Ruddings Hill. The first leader of the general classification will then be decided at the finish line back in the centre of Cockermouth.