Tour de Yorkshire 2017: North Yorkshire details announced
North Yorkshire is getting ready for the third Tour de Yorkshire.
The route for the 2017 Tour de Yorkshire** **has been announced, with North Yorkshire’s roads hosting just over half of the race, as the cyclists visit the county for the third year.
The race, which will run from Friday 28 April to Sunday 30 April, 2017, will be in its third year and is now a highlight in the calendar for cycling’s elite riders.
The race continues to build on Yorkshire’s reputation as a great destination for cycling and the route in North Yorkshire will provide another challenge ride for cyclists and a great opportunity to showcase the county.
Route details for North Yorkshire:
Stage 1 - 28th April
The first stage of the event starts in Bridlington and ends in Scarborough, covering 173km, with 110km (63 per cent) of those in North Yorkshire.
The route will take in Norton, Malton, Amotherby, Kirby Misperton, Pickering, Sleights, Whitby, Robin Hoods Bay and Scarborough
Stage 2 - 29th April
Stage 2 starts in Tadcaster and ends in Harrogate, covering 123km, with 108km (88 per cent) in North Yorkshire.
The route will take in Knaresborough, Ripley, Pateley Bridge, Masham, West Tanfield, Ripon, Hampsthwaite and Harrogate.
Stage 3 - 30th April
Stage 3 starts in Bradford and ends in Fox Valley Sheffield, with approximately 20 per cent of the route in North Yorkshire, 38km of the full 194km.
The route will take in Bolton Abbey, Burnsall, Linton, Skipton and Kildwick
North Yorkshire County Council is working with partner organisations – including the event organisers, Welcome to Yorkshire and Amaury Sports Organisation, ASO and district councils and the emergency services – on a highways operation to facilitate the race while maintaining vital access for local residents, visitors and businesses.
Councillor Carl Les, Leader of North Yorkshire County Council says;
“Now with three years of experience of hosting world class cycling events in North Yorkshire, I have no doubt that the County Council will once again rise to the challenge and that the residents of North Yorkshire will once again embrace it.”
“The race in 2017 will see even more of the route in the county – just over 50 per cent – with three starts and finishes and it will require considerable planning and expertise to ensure that it can take place in the least disruptive way, while giving all those thousands of people who will undoubtedly want to visit North Yorkshire to see it, the access they need. Working with the district councils and other partners, there will be a significant logistical challenge, which we will respond to efficiently and effectively.”
As with previous years, the 2017 Tour de Yorkshire will see some road closures and parking restrictions.
The majority of the route will see rolling road closures, which will generally last no more than an hour.
The start and finish areas, however, along some of the climbs and some of the busier locations, are likely to see longer road closures will be required to ensure the safety of the race and the spectators.
Further details of these and any other parking restrictions will be available nearer to the race weekend.
Further information will be published via the council’s website, www.northyorks.gov.uk/tour.