Tour De France Champion Sir Bradley Wiggins has confirmed that he will be taking part in next week's Tour of Britain cycling event.
Wiggins - who won the Tour of Britain in 2013 - will be leading out his own team.
Two stages of this year's Tour of Britain pass through Cumbria - Stage Three begins in Cockermouth; whilst Stage Five takes in Ullswater.
The Tour starts this Sunday and finishes on 13th September.
Sprint rider Mark Cavendish and German rider Andre Greipel have both confirmed they are also taking part in the Tour of Britain.