Excitement is building as Barnsley prepares to host the Tour of Britain men's cycling race on Thursday 5 September, and we can now confirm details of the Fan Zone, which will be open on the day.

Hosted at County Way car park, the Fan Zone will be open from 11am to 5pm with a big screen showing ITV4's coverage of the entire leg as well as plenty of stalls and activities providing entertainment for visitors of all ages.

Stall holders include Alé, a cycling clothing company and the official jersey suppliers for the race, JE James Cycles and Barnsley College amongst others, while local entertainers will be on hand delivering live performances throughout the day's proceedings.

Many council services, including the Employment and Skills, Fostering, Adoption and Libraries teams, will be there along with the How's Thi' Ticker team, who are offering free blood pressure tests.

Food and drink offerings will feature the Pro Pig Hog Roast, which also has vegan and vegetarian alternatives; the Argentinian steak restaurant Gaucho and Kettle Chips. Our wonderful town centre is also just a short walk away and offers an array of options which cater for all dietary requirements.

Secure bike parking is available for those who want to come along on their own two wheels, with free bike safety checks available from British Cycling partner Shimano.

Meanwhile, our Sport and Physical Activity team are hosting a RampUP session, where children and young people can ride around the RampUP Zone on bikes, scooters or skateboards, and you can also get involved in Everybody's Cycling Pedal-Powered Arcade too.

Don't miss this opportunity to be part of an exciting day celebrating cycling in Barnsley and share the information with friends and family to encourage them to take part.