Cyclists pass through Parliament Square as stage one of the Tour of Britain gets under way in London

The London Eye makes for a stunning backdrop as the peloton makes its way through the streets of London

And with the classic red London phone box in the background, the peloton charges through Westminster

Italy's Alessandro Petacchi salutes the crowd after sprinting to victory in stage one of the Tour of Britain

Kristian House of team Rapha Condor Recycling (left) takes the lead in the climb at Tower Hill