By eck. It’s le Tour de France

Millions lined the route from start to finish. In rain and shine they applauded, cheered and encouraged. Le Grand Depart was a huge success for Yorkshire and for the Tour de France.

More than just a weekend in July

One of the biggest sporting events in the world is making its way to Yorkshire in 2014. But what happens after its gone? Will we just look back fondly on a great weekend of cycling or will we look forward to the legacy left by the Tour de France visiting the region?

From Leeds to London, does the Yorkshire route work for the Tour?

Sweeping roads, beautiful landscapes, challenging climbs, breath taking scenery, historic landmarks. It should be easy to decide where in Yorkshire the Tour passes through, shouldn’t it?

Yorkshire to host Tour de France

In exactly 498 days one of the largest sporting events in the world will be rocking up on our doorstep. For on that day, Saturday 5^th July 2014, the Tour de France will be making its return to British shores after Yorkshire won a bid to host the 101^st annual edition of the biggest cycling race in the world.

Tour de Yorkshire?

Yorkshire is best known for its beautiful landscapes, traditional ales and friendly locals. Soon you may be able to add cycling to that list as hopes are high that the prestigious Tour de France may be on its way to the county.

The Sky’s the limit

Team Sky go into the 2012 season full of optimism having made some great additions during the off-season, including World Champion and sprint king, Mark Cavendish.