The Friends For Life Women’s Tour is the first ever UCI level race to come to Britain and it looks set to be a fantastic event.

Taking place from the 7-11 May, Britain will host the top names in international cycling. From domestic heroines like Lizzie Armitstead to Olympic heroines like Laura Trott and living legends like Marianne Vos, five exciting stages are guaranteed.

To help you make the most of this special event, we have put together a quick guide on each of the stages which includes information on the town in question, where to stay and most importantly the best vantage points along the route so you can get right up close to all of the action.