In pictures: Women's Tour of Britain delights Powys crowds

The Lloyds Bank Tour of Britain Women opening stage began in Welshpool with riders bound for Llandudno.

Camera club members Tim Joinson and Ian Francis were on hand to capture the action as riders departed Welshpool and took on the hills of the roads around Berriew.

(Image: Ian Francis.) Lloyds Bank Tour of Britain Women action on Berriew Street in Welshpool.

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Climbing out of Berriew. (Image: Tom Joinson.)

The riders head out of Berriew. (Image: Tim Joinson.)

An other shot taken from the climb out of Berriew. (Image: Tom Joinson.)

Action in Berriew. (Image: Tim Joinson.)

Riders are seen heading out of Berriew. (Image: Tim Joinson.)

Action shot in Berriew. (Image: Tim Joinson.)