The 2014 Tour De France will be departing from West Yorkshire!
Tour Director Christian Prudomme said "After the
unforgettable 2007 Tour in London the question for us was how long before we
come back? With the amazing summer of cycling in Britain, we were convinced to
come back sooner. As soon as possible”.
2012 Tour De France winner Bradley Wiggins said "Yorkshire
is a region of outstanding beauty, with breath-taking landscapes whose terrains
offer both sprinters and attackers the opportunity to express themselves."
Yorkshire is thought of as the Cycling heartland of Britain
and the UK will hold the first 3 stages of the race, with two stages taking
place in Yorkshire. .
Stage 1: Leeds-
Harewood- Otley- Ilkley- Skipton – Kettlewell – Aysgarth –Hawes – Reeth – Leyburn
– Ripon – Harrogate.
Stage 2: York-
Knaresborough- Silsden – Keighley – Haworth – Hebden Bridge – Elland - Huddersfield – Holmfirth – Sheffield.
Stage 3:
Cambridge – Epping Forest – the Olympic Park – the Mall.
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