Made for cycling... The Tour de Yorkshire is a 2.1 UCI Europe Tour event. This year’s inaugural event is the start of a cycling legacy for Yorkshire following the huge success of the 2014 Yorkshire Grand Départ.
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Welcome to Yorkshire and A.S.O, the organisers, are strongly committed to developing what will become a breathtaking annual race in a county made for cycling. This is another huge milestone for Yorkshire as we position the county as the cycling heartland of Europe.
Spectator Guide
A guide to help you make the most of the first Tour de Yorkshire
Not only is Yorkshire the largest county in Britain, it is wonderfully diverse offering romantic moorland, pretty villages, lively cities and grand coastlines. You’ll find world-class attractions, award winning sights and Michelin Star restaurants aplenty, but you’ll also discover that Yorkshire has retained its own charm. With three National Parks - the Yorkshire Dales, North York Moors and the Peak District you won’t find better countryside anywhere in Britain.
1 - 3 May 2015
Stage 1 Starting at the seaside town of Bridlington and 174km later finish further up the coast in Scarborough. The riders, from all over the world, will pass through spectacular coastal scenery and the iconic North York Moors landscapes. A beautiful stage to start the Tour de Yorkshire.
Stage 2 The race will start outside the imposing Selby Abbey and head out towards Market Weighton, weaving through the Yorkshire Wolds to Beverley and onto Stamford Bridge before arriving in the historic City of York. And as part of the legacy of the Tour de France to get more women cycling, there will also be a dedicated women’s event on a circuit through York on day 2.
Stage 3 A stage to challenge the riders starting at the home of sculpture, Wakefield. This stage will also take in Barnsley, six classified and brutal climbs, including the Cow & Calf, before racing into Roundhay Park in Leeds to finish.
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Planning your journey... This year will once again see sporting history in the making as we launch the first ever Tour de Yorkshire international cycle race. Heroes will be made, legends written and routes around our county will be immortalised. Not only will this reinforce our aim of making Yorkshire a cycling heartland of Europe, but also continue the global promotion of our amazing county as a must-see visitor destination. Let the race begin. Gary Verity Chief Executive Welcome to Yorkshire
Be prepared and make it a day to remember: P lan ahead Choose now where you want to watch. G o online Go to letouryorkshire.com to work out how you’ll get there. S et off early Expect your journey to take a little longer than usual, so give yourself plenty of time. K eep it simple The best option might be walking or, of course, getting on your bike!
The Children’s Hospital Charity is the Official Charity of the Tour de Yorkshire 2015. The charity makes it better for the hundreds of thousands of children who come from all over the county and further afield for world-class treatment at The Children’s Hospital in Sheffield. Just one of four standalone children’s hospitals in the UK our hospital is amazing but together we can make it even better – better facilities, better equipment, a better place for children! To give or get involved visit www.tchc.org.uk
Roads along the route The impact on the roads will be limited. In most cases the roads will be closed on a rolling road basis lasting no more than an hour. The only exception will be the start and finish locations and some climbs where
the road closures will be longer. Road closures will be managed by the police. Please remember not to park on the race route. To find out further details including public transport and car parking links go to: letouryorkshire.com
Respect, protect and enjoy... Respect other people Consider the local community and others enjoying the race; don’t block gates, driveways or roads; leave gates and property as you find them; and follow paths. Protect the environment Leave no trace of your visit and take your litter home. Enjoy the Race Plan ahead and be prepared, follow advice and local signs. Stages 1, 2 and 3 of the Tour de Yorkshire pass through some of the most beautiful countryside in the UK. Help us to keep it this way by following these simple guidelines. Farmland and footpaths For your safety and the protection of the countryside leave gates as you find them, and only follow designated footpaths. Keep away from crops, machinery and animals. Use gates, stiles or gaps in boundaries and leave them as you find them. Don’t climb over hedges – you might damage them and disturb plants and wildlife. Respect signs and do not trespass onto private land. Dry stone walls In Yorkshire, we have miles and miles of wonderful dry stone walls. Preserve and protect our dry stone walls by not sitting or climbing on them and only park in allocated areas. Photography Take pictures but do so safely and don’t obstruct the riders. Please be extra careful with selfie sticks.
Grass verges Grass verges are home to protected species of wildflowers and wildlife. Avoid parking on them, or near dry stone walls where you might cause damage. Fires and barbeques Be extremely careful with flames and cigarettes – it only takes one spark to start a fire. Avoid barbeques to protect farmland, the countryside and others. Dogs Keep them on a short lead to protect them and nearby wildlife. Stick to footpaths and bridleways – open moorland is home to nesting birds, and dogs are not allowed on most heather moorland. Keeping your dog on a lead is important, especially near the race. There have been crashes in the past when dogs have escaped onto the route.
Staying safe Please plan ahead and be prepared to ensure a great day out for the family. Consider that this is an outdoor event therefore please dress sensibly and bring refreshments. Find out more and plan your journey in advance at www.letouryorkshire.com
This map is not to scale and is for illustration purposes only. All information is correct at the time of print and may be subject to change.
REDCAR MIDDLESBROUGH
BARNARD CASTLE
STAITHES
A67
GUISBOROUGH
YARM
A66
DANBY
BOWES
A1
RICHMOND
NORTHALLERTON
ROSEDALE ABBEY
NORTH YORK MOORS
LEYBURN
A684 DENT
WHITBY
SUTTON BANK
DALBY FOREST
1
SCARBOROUGH
SEAMER
HELMSLEY
A165
PICKERING
THIRSK
KIRKBY LONSDALE
A169
A170
HAWES MASHAM
ROBIN HOOD’S BAY
SLEIGHTS
OSMOTHERLEY
YORKSHIRE DALES
A171
A172
REETH
SEDBERGH
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SALTBURN
FILEY
HORTON-IN-RIBBLESDALE RIPON
INGLETON SETTLE
A19 9
GRASSINGTON
A64
MALHAM
A65 A629 GOOSE EYE
SILSDEN
ARTHINGTON
YORK 4 A64
KEIGHLEY CHEVIN
MURTON
HEBDEN BRIDGE HALIFAX CRAGG VALE
A1079 A107 79 9
2
A19
BRIDLINGTON
A614 A614 HORNSEA
BEVERLEY
MARKET WEIGHTON
SELBY
SALTAIRE BRADFORD
TODMORDEN
WETHERBY
A658
HAWORTH
N
A16 66 A166
A59
HARROGATE ILKLEY COW & CALF OTLEY
DRIFFIELD
WETWANG
KNARESBOROUGH SKIPTON
FLAMBOROUGH HEAD
FIMBER
STAMFORD BRIDGE
PATELEY BRIDGE
LEEDS
3
NORTH NEWBOLD
A63
SCAPEGOAT HILL
A1
HOLMFIRTH
HUMBER BRIDGE
A15
WAKEFIELD
RIPPONDEN
HULL
A164
A63
PONTEFRACT
HUDDERSFIELD
BEMPTON
HUNMANBY
MALTON
WITHERNSEA
A180
SCUNTHORPE
GRIMSBY
BARNSLEY
CLEETHORPES
DONCASTER
BRIGG
A18
Where to watch... Think about what you really want to see. As you will be able to move about each stage you will have the option to see both the starts and the finishes. The message is to think about what you want to see and plan your day. t he start - where the riders set out; Bridlington, Selby & Wakefield
PEAK DISTRICT
ROTHERHAM
A57 SHEFFIELD
KEY:
the finish - where they compete for the best time; Scarborough, York & Leeds
Tour de Yorkshire Stages
highlight - a much anticipated climb or the a sprinters going all out for the finish.
Women’s Pro race
Wherever you choose to watch, make a weekend of it! Come early and sample some of the best in food and hospitality that the local area has to offer. Some of the best spots will fill up early, so you might want to be in position the night before to get a place.
Find places to stay and things to do for a great family day out at letouryorkshire.com
5 laps
Tour de Yorkshire Stage routes
Race start Race finish Start town Finish town
Maserati Tour de Yorkshire RIDE Thousands of amateur cyclists will also take part in the Maserati Tour de Yorkshire Ride, a mass participation bike ride which promises to be one of the most challenging and popular sportives in the British calendar. Organised by Human Race, it will take place before the pro race on the morning of the final day, Sunday 3rd May.
Sprints Climbs Motorways A-Roads Airports National Parks Heritage Coast Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty
Approximate race timings Stage 1
Stage 2
Stage 3
Location Riders
Location Riders
Location Riders
Bridlington 11:45
Selby 11:20
Wakefield 12:15
Bempton 12:11
Market Weighton 12:18
Barnsley 12:42
Hunmanby 12:27
North Newbold 12:28
Holmfirth 13:24
Seamer 12:47
Beverley 12:45
Ripponden 14:13
Dalby Forest 13:12
Wetwang 13:22
Cragg Vale 14:34
Pickering 13:38
Norton/Malton 13:48
Hebden Bridge 14:42
Rosedale Abbey
Stamford Bridge
14:15
Haworth 15:00
Grosmont 14:51
Murton 14:29
Silsden 15:21
Sleights 14:57
York 14:42
Ilkley 15:39
Whitby 15:02
York Lap One 14:42
Otley 15:55
Robin Hood’s Bay 15:20
York Lap Two 15:09
Arthington 16:07
Scarborough 16:03
York Lap Three
Leeds 16:34
1 May 2015 174km Bridlington to Scarborough
14:03
2 May 2015 174km Selby to York
3 May 2015 167km Wakefield to Leeds
15:36
Don’t miss any of the action. Download complete race timings at letouryorkshire.com/timings
For more information go to letouryorkshire.com