BURNHAM will take centre stage this autumn, after the Tour of Britain outlined plans to finish their Somerset stage of the tour in the town.

BURNHAM will take centre stage this autumn, after the Tour of Britain outlined plans to finish their Somerset stage of the tour in the town.

Spectators will flock to the streets of Burnham to see some of the greatest cycle riders in the world compete for the prestigious title.

The Tour of Britain is the top cycling race in Great Britain and will run for eight days from September 7-14.

Last years race was won by flying Frenchman Roman Feillu and included a host of world class cyclists.