It is the biggest women's cycling race in Britain... and the final moments of the OVO Energy Women's Tour will be played out in Carmarthenshire.
Hot on the heels of the Tour of Britain starting from Pembrey Country Park last year, 2019 is the year of the world's elite women riders.
This is the first time the women's tour has visited Carmarthenshire, with the county set to welcome around 100 of the world's top professional cyclists for the finishing leg of the race.
So here's what you need to know ahead of the day itself - Saturday, June 15 .
What's so special about the race?
If you want to see the top women cyclists competing in the world today, this is your chance.
Among those taking part will be defending champion Coryn Rivera, alongside four other previous winners of the event, including 2016 champion Lizzie Deignan and Marianne Vos - the most decorated rider in the history of the race, having won five stages and four jerseys since 2014.
This is how the men's Tour of Britain started in Carmarthenshire last year:
Carmarthenshire's breath-taking scenery will offer some of the most challenging terrain of the six-day race.
By the time the cyclists cross the finishing line they will have travelled 790km.
What does stage six - the Carmarthenshire leg - offer to riders and spectators?
It covers 125.9km, from Carmarthen through to Bethlehem, where cyclists will take on a gruelling SKODA Queen of the Mountains uphill sprint, on through the Black Mountains and then south through the Amman and Gwendraeth valleys before ending at Pembrey .
Which towns is it visiting?
The day starts at Carmarthen's historic and recently refurbished velodrome, and crosses the finish line at the new National Closed Road Circuit at Pembrey Country Park.
Here's where stage 6 of the race visits on the day:
- Carmarthen
- Nantgaredig
- Brechfa
- Abergorlech
- Talley
- Llandeilo
- Ffairfach
- Bethlehem
- Brecon Beacons National Park - The Black Mountain
- Upper Brynamman
- Garnant
- Ammanford
- Penygroes
- Gorslas
- Cefneithin
- Pontyberem
- Carway
- Trimsaran
- Pinged
- Pembrey
How many spectators are expected to see the race?
The whole race attracts around 300,000 roadside spectators, as well as a worldwide television and online audience of nearly five million people.
Do we have any local interest?
Definitely! Carmarthen cyclist Manon Lloyd has confirmed her selection to compete in the tour.
The 22-year-old is hoping her home crowd will spur her on as she competes as part of her team Drops.
A veteran of her town's velodrome, she is no stranger to international racing, though. In 2018 she was part of Team GB for the Commonwealth Games in Australia's Gold Coast.
She also took gold and bronze medals and high-ranking placings at the European, National and World Track Championships.
Are there any events tied up with the race?
Yes. Ammanford has organised a family fun day, with entertainment, cycling activities and stalls, with bunting strewn around the streets.
Family entertainment will be provided by Jac y Do, Dawnswyr Penrhyd, singer Kizzy Crawford, and Organised Kaos.
Carmarthenshire County Council's Actif team will be hosting cycling activities.
Stores across Carmarthenshire have also been giving their shop windows a makeover in the theme of the race.
What the race means to Carmarthenshire
The county is still feeling the economic impact of last year's Tour of Britain, with more than £800,000 pulled in over a 48-hour period.
Last year's Women's Tour provided a £7.8m economic boost to the UK economy.
What if I can't get to see the race?
ITV4 will screen highlights from every stage of the OVO Energy Women’s Tour, with programmes broadcasting at 8pm in the UK and available on demand via the ITV Hub catch-up service.
Parking
All Carmarthenshire County Council managed car parks in Carmarthen Town are free on the day.
A rolling road closure will be enforced. This means roads on and around the race route will be closed for a short period in which it takes the race to pass by – usually about 15 minutes around the estimated time of arrival and indicated by police escort vehicles.
There will be an advance vehicle 15 minutes ahead of the race, keeping you up-to-date with what is happening in The Tour.
Where to park/estimated arrival time
Brechfa
There is no designated parking in the village of Brechfa. There is free parking at the Natural Resources Wales car park at Byrgwm Woods.
The race is estimated to arrive in Brechfa around 10:35.
Abergorlech Woods
The race is estimated to arrive in Abergorlech around 10:43.
Talley
The first sprint section of the Women's Tour is in Talley.
Parking is to be confirmed.
The race is estimated to arrive in Talley around 10:59.
Llandeilo
All Carmarthenshire County Council managed car parks in Llandeilo Town are free on 15th June.
The race is estimated to arrive in Llandeilo around 11:14.
Ffairfach
You can park at Old Tregib School.
The race is estimated to arrive in Ffairfach around 11:17.
Bethlehem
The first big challenge of the race is the Queen of the Mountain at Bethlehem hill.
The race is estimated to arrive at Bethlehem Hill around 11:28
Black Mountain
This is one of the highlights of the stage, the final QoM section which takes the riders through the Black Mountain in the Brecon Beacons National Park.
There are three car parks in this area which will be clearly signposted.
The race is estimated to arrive at the QoM in the Black Mountains around 11:52.
Upper Brynamman
Brynamman recreation ground and Brynamman Primary School
The race is estimated to arrive in Upper Brynamman around 11:58
Garnant / Glanamman
Garnant Bowls Pavillion
The race is estimated to arrive in Garnant / Glanamman around 12:05.
Ammanford
A family fun day has been organised with entertainment, cycling activities and stalls, and yellow and green bunting has added colour to the streets ahead of its arrival. Find out more on Discover Carmarthenshire .
Parking
All Carmarthenshire County Council managed car parks in Ammanford Town are free on 15th June.
The race is estimated to arrive in Ammanford around 12:15.
Penygroes
The final sprint of stage six goes through the village of Penygroes.
Penygroes Hall and Penygroes RFC
The race is estimated to arrive in Penygroes around 12:24.
Gorslas
After the race has passed through the annual Gorslas carnival starts at 1:30pm. Evening entertainment at Tafarn y Phoenix includes music by the popular Welsh group Baldande.
The race is estimated to arrive in Gorslas around 12:28.
Pontyberem
Pontyberem Park, Pontyberem Hall
The race is estimated to arrive in Pontyberem around 12:40.
Trimsaran
Trimsaran Leisure Centre
The race is estimated to arrive in Trimsaran around 12:56.
Pembrey Country Park
The final phase of stage six will see riders complete a lap of the closed-road cycle circuit on the approach to the finish line.
It's recommended that you park as early as possible. Vehicle entry will be refused between 12:00 – 14:00. It will cost £3 for 2 hours and £5.50 for all day.
The race is estimated to arrive in Pembrey Country Park around 13:08.
