The premier road cycling event will feature a stage held entirely in the county for the first time on Friday, September 8.

Ipswich Star: Map of the sixth stage of the Tour of Britain 2017. Picture: TOUR OF BRITAINMap of the sixth stage of the Tour of Britain 2017. Picture: TOUR OF BRITAIN (Image: Archant)

Stage six of the nationwide event will start at Newmarket and finish in Aldeburgh, passing through many picturesque villages.

The water giant has joined principal stage partner Adnams as a supporting partner.

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Ciaran Nelson, head of strategic communications at Anglian Water, said: “It’s great to have the chance to partner with the Tour of Britain to help celebrate such a high profile event coming to our region.

“We have an ambition to put water at the heart of every community in the East, and events like this give us the chance to tell people a little more about us, hear more about what matters to them, and celebrate everything that’s great about Suffolk.”

Councillor TJ Haworth-Culf, cabinet member for Customers, Communities and Leisure at Suffolk Coastal District Council, said: “Excitement is really building in the county for the arrival of the Tour this September and we’re pleased to see Anglian Water as a supporting partner of the Suffolk Stage.

“Anglian Water’s support links with our business plan’s ambitions to build on the success of the Women’s Tours to inspire more people to get involved in sport and encourage healthy living and we look forward to working together with them”

“Councillor Tony Goldson, Cabinet Member for Health at Suffolk County Council, said: “We are delighted that Anglian Water have joined us as a supporting partner for this year’s stage of the Tour of Britain in Suffolk.

Partnership working with businesses to secure events of the stature of the Tour of Britain is very important and supports our ambitions to become the most active county in England.”