Cornwall will get its first ever taste of the Tour of Britain as it was announced the county would host the race's Grand Depart in 2020.
The first stage of the race will tackle 170km of Cornish countryside starting in the coastal town of Penzance before finishing in the moorland of Bodmin.
While the exact details of the route are yet to be approved, race organiser Sweetspot confirmed that the race will also visit St Ives, Pool, Truro, Newquay and the Eden Project on course.
In a statement, race director Mike Bennett spoke of the hard work that had been done to bring the race to Great Britain's most southerly county.
'We are today delighted to be formally agreeing the Grand Depart of the 2020 Tour of Britain in Cornwall and look forward to bringing the race to the county for the very first time in September next year,' said Bennett.
'A lot of hard work over a sustained period has gone into today’s news, which we know will excite sports fans in Cornwall and across Britain.
'Working with Cornwall Council, British Cycling, the UCI and partners we look forward to making Cornwall the destination to be next September to see the world’s best.'
It's also expected to give a boost to the Cornish local economy with independent research estimating an extra £3 million to be spent over the stage with 180,000 fans expected to line the route.
The economic benefits will certainly be welcomed by Cornwall, an area of the UK that has historically struggled to attract professional sport, and hopefully inspire the locals into more active travel.
'This is fantastic news for Cornwall, not just for cycling fans, but for the wider community as well,' said Adam Paynter, leader of Cornwall Council.
'It will bring visitors into the Duchy, not only along the cycle route, but across the rest of the Duchy and it will also help to enhance our profile both at home and abroad.
'We will also work to ensure we create a long-lasting legacy from the event by raising the profile of cycling in Cornwall and motivating more people to get on two wheels and lead healthier, more active lives.'