Stage 4 of The Women's Tour is now over, with Lorena Wiebes crowned the winner of today's race. 

Riders went on a 117km tour of south Essex when they set off from East Beach this morning and travelled thrugh parts of Rochford and the Dengie before heading down through Leigh to the finish line in Westcliff. 

Fans lined the route along the way and made the most of the world-renowned event coming to Southend. 

Here's a selection of photos from today's race. 

Check out tomorrow's Echo for a full round-up of the action or follow our live blog for all the reaction from today's action.

Race begins in Shoebury

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Photos by Steve Brading

Race moves to Rochford, the Dengie and Battlesbridge

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Photos by PA

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Photos by SWPix

Race comes to a dramatic end

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Photos by Steve Brading

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Photos by SWPix

Here is the exciting conclusion to today's race. The sprint finish could not have been much closer!