Cyclists fought torrential rain as they arrived in Sunderland, riding through the city and crossing the finish line in the city centre.
Despite the bad weather, crowds turned out in big numbers to cheer on the cyclists and give them a big Wearside welcome.
Here are 18 photos of the Tour of Britain arriving in Sunderland
1. Leading the way
Tour of Britain leaders ride throught torrentail rain at Newbottle on their way to a Sunderland town centre finish. Photo: IAN McCLELLANDwww.ianmacphotos.c
2. On their way
Tour of Britain leaders ride throught torrentail rain at Newbottle on their way to a Sunderland town centre finish. Photo: IAN McCLELLANDwww.ianmacphotos.c
3. All smiles
Ken and Ann Coates, front with Daughter Helen Wilkinson, her son Luca, 10 and neighbour Andrew Rowe all from Newbottle cheer on the cyclists. Photo: IAN McCLELLANDwww.ianmacphotos.c
4. Big cheers
Trevor and Jayne Hopkins from Houghton-Le-Spring prepare to cheer on the Tour of Britain cyclists at Newbottle. Photo: IAN McCLELLANDwww.ianmacphotos.c