00:00The Tour de France route through Liverpool and Merseyside has been revealed,
00:04ahead of a historic finish on the city's waterfront.
00:08The second stage of the men's race will take riders from Keswick through Lancashire and into Knollsley
00:14and St Helens before a sprint finish in Liverpool.
00:17The stage takes place on Saturday 3 July 2027 as part of the race's return to Britain.
00:26Regional leaders say the event could boost tourism, support local businesses and inspire more people to cycle.
00:33The route will also showcase places including Highton and Prescott to an international audience.
00:39Britain will host the starts of both the men's and women's race in the same year.
