PLANNING YOUR TOUR WEEKEND... Think about what you want to see and plan your day. As you will be able to move about each stage you will have the option to see both the starts and the finishes. t he start - where the riders set out; Doncaster, Barnsley, Bridlington and Halifax.
STAGE 1 THE HERITAGE STAGE • Thursday 2 May 178 km • Doncaster > Selby The race will start in Doncaster for the very first time from its historic Market before heading towards Beverley. On the way the riders will pass Cowick Hall and Howden Minster, one of the largest churches in the East Riding dating back to the 13th century. The first intermediate sprint will be contested in Elloughton before the peloton sweeps into Beverley, through its historic Georgian Quarter and under the historic North Bar. Not long after they will reach the Yorkshire Wolds and tackle the first classified climb at Côte de Baggaby Hill. That will get the legs pumping before a brisk descent into Pocklington for a second intermediate sprint. There will be no time for respite as the riders sweep past the Yorkshire Air Museum and the pace will continue to rise on the brisk approach to Selby. By the time they hit Gowthorpe in the centre of town the peloton will be flying, the action will reach a pulsating conclusion right outside Selby Abbey which is celebrating its 950th anniversary in 2019.
STAGE 2 THE WORLD STAGE • Friday 3 May 132 km • Barnsley > Bedale Women’s Race STAGE 1 132 km The stage will commence with a loop around Barnsley’s impressive Town Hall before exiting in a north easterly direction and past nearby Nostell Priory. The route heads towards Pontefract where the first intermediate sprint will be held shortly before Pontefract Castle. Kippax and Garforth make a welcome appearance as the route then skirts Leeds in an anti-clockwise direction. Shortly after the peloton have exited Leathley they will ascend the Côte de Lindley, the first of five new climbs on this year’s route. It’s then on to Harrogate where the riders get the chance to tackle the exact same circuit that will be used for the 2019 UCI Road World Championships. An intermediate sprint has been added along Parliament Street where the Championships finish line will be, meaning the riders can hone their tactics in preparation for September. The stage continues north, past Ripley Castle and close to Ripon’s majestic Cathedral. Then it’s full steam into Bedale for an expected bunch sprint right in the centre of this vibrant Yorkshire Dales town.
t he finish - where they compete for the best time; Selby, Bedale, Scarborough and Leeds. highlight - a much a anticipated climb or the sprinters going all out for glory. Wherever you choose to watch, make a weekend of it! Come early and sample the best the local area has to offer. The most popular spots will fill up fast, so you might want to be in position early to get a place.
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Find places to stay and things to do for a great family day out at yorkshire.com Roads along the route. The impact on the roads will be limited. In most cases the roads will be closed on a rolling road closure 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.
ASDA TOUR DE YORKSHIRE WOMEN’S RACE Yorkshire continues to lead the way when it comes to promoting women’s cycling. 2019 will see the Asda Tour de Yorkshire Women’s Race taking place between 3-4 May meaning for the first time ever, it will be held on a Friday and Saturday, to allow more people to celebrate the race. Further new ground is also being broken by the fact both stages will be exactly the same as the men’s, meaning the 2019 edition will be the longest yet at 264km and also the hardest with over of 3,200m of cumulative climbing. The Tour de Yorkshire is proud of its commitment to equality and will see the top female riders from across the world gather in Barnsley and Bridlington to compete for one of the most lucrative events in the sport.
The Tour de Yorkshire is an annual international cycle race taking in some of the county’s most spectacular scenery. The men’s race has been upgraded and now holds a 2.HC (hors catégorie) classification in the 2019 UCI Europe Tour, the highest category possible for a multi-day race outside of the UCI World Tour. This four-day event attracts some of the most famous names in the sport – Thomas Voeckler, Mark Cavendish, Marcel Kittel and 2018 champion Greg Van Avermaet having all competed on Yorkshire soil. Not only is Yorkshire the largest county in Britain, it is also wonderfully diverse, offering romantic moorland, pretty villages, lively cities and a grand coastline.
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THE YORKSHIRE COAST STAGE • Saturday 4 May 132 km • Bridlington > Scarborough
THE YORKSHIRE CLASSIC • Sunday 5 May 175 km • Halifax > Leeds
Women’s Race STAGE 2 132 km
The Grade I listed Piece Hall is a spectacular location for the start of this decisive stage. Heading into Brontë Country the peloton winds its way up the cobbled Main Street in Haworth, however the real climbing begins on the Côte de Goose Eye. The action then heads past Skipton Castle before the next classified climb comes on the Côte de Barden Moor. It’s on to the Yorkshire Dales National Park, passing through Burnsall, before contesting the first intermediate sprint in full view of Kilnsey Crag. The Côte de Park Rash is the next ascent and could well be the toughest of this year’s race, before the riders continue through Masham – home of the Black Sheep Brewery. It’s then into Nidderdale and Pateley Bridge before another formidable ascent comes on the Côte de Greenhow Hill. The final categorised climb will be fought out on the Côte de Otley Chevin before the race sweeps towards the outskirts of Leeds for one last intermediate sprint in Tinshill. The action will reach a rip-roaring conclusion along The Headrow.
Rolling out of Bridlington the riders head directly into the North York Moors National Park. The Côte de Silpho is looming large shortly after Hackness and is the first of the day’s five categorised climbs. With the opening intermediate sprint being contested at Harwood Dale, the route continues north through Robin Hood’s Bay where they hit the Côte de Hooks House Farm. Then it’s on to Whitby, right before the riders enter town they tackle the second intermediate sprint in front of Whitby Abbey. After passing through Sandsend, it is there that the Côte de Lythe Bank will be waiting for the riders. Once they have crested that summit the route heads inland, but the climbing doesn’t stop, the Côte de Grosmont and Ugglebarnby are positioned just 7km apart and splits in the peloton could well occur if the climbing specialists go on the attack. As the riders drop into Scarborough the pace ramps up as they sweep along South Bay, around the castle walls and onto the now-legendary finish along North Bay.
Help for Heroes provides recovery and support for all those and their families who have been affected by their time serving in the British Armed Forces. They are here for wounds both visible and hidden and are driven by the belief that those who put their lives on the line for us, deserve a second chance at life for them and their families. Over the past 10 years, they have been able to support more than 21,000 of those who need us most. That’s thanks to the dedicated support of the nation and partnerships like this one with Tour de Yorkshire. Mel Waters, CEO of Help for Heroes said: “We are honoured to be selected as the Tour de Yorkshire’s Official Charity Partner for 2019. Sport plays a huge role in the recovery of our Veterans who have become wounded, injured or sick. We are excited to be partnering with such an iconic event because we know first-hand the benefit this can bring to so many lives.” To find out how you can help or get involved, please visit www.helpforheroes.org.uk
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MILLENNIUM SQUARE, LEEDS 1 MAY 2019, FROM 6PM A free public event launching the 2019 Tour de Yorkshire. Featuring entertainment, music and celebrities from the world of cycling, this event will be a spectacular show to start the race weekend.
For more information go to letouryorkshire.com
Seeing it develop as a legacy of the 2014 Tour de France Grand Départ is one of this team’s proudest achievements and it is always fantastic seeing masses of cycling fans lining the county’s roads. Last year’s race attracted a record 2.6 million spectators and generated £98 million for the Yorkshire economy – not many sporting events can say that! The Tour is going from strength to strength. Last year the men’s race grew from three to four days and the women’s race doubled in size from one day to two. That attracted a star-studded field and even more of the sport’s biggest names are expected to descend on the county as they seek to prepare for the 2019 UCI Road World Championships in Yorkshire this September.
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. The fifth edition promises to be equally spectacular and is a race not to be missed!
TOUR DE YORKSHIRE RIDE The 2019 Tour De Yorkshire Ride gives 6,000 amateur cyclists the chance to experience the atmosphere of the UK’s top tour event. Taking place on Sunday 5 May, participants can choose to tackle one of three courses, all starting and finishing in Leeds and taking in sections of the pro ride through the scenic Yorkshire Dales. Culminating on the same finish line where the world’s elite will be battling it out just a few hours later. For more information go to letouryorkshire.com/sportive
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We are thrilled to be hosting the fifth edition of the Tour de Yorkshire - a race which is now widely considered one of cycling’s most dramatic and best supported events.
Respect other people. Consider the local community and others enjoying the race; don’t block gates, driveways or roads; leave the area as you find it; and follow paths.
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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, 3 and 4 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 on private land.
Photography and drones Take pictures but do so safely and don’t obstruct the riders. Please be extra careful with selfie sticks. The use of drones is strictly prohibited during the entire race weekend.
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 on or near them. Please park in allocated areas only.
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.
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.
Grass verges Grass verges are home to protected species of wildflowers and wildlife. Avoid parking on them, or near them where you might cause damage.
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Tour de Yorkshire Stages
HAWORTH
Stage routes
HALIFAX
Race start Race finish
Harrogate
M606
A1
Tinshill
Climb / Côte de Motorway
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YORK
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SELBY
M1
M621
LEEDS WAKEFIELD
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A614
KILNWICK A165
A1079 MARKET WEIGHTON
HORNSEA
MALHAM
BOLTON ABBEY
Pontefract
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Elloughton
KEIGHLEY
THE RACE AMBASSADORS
Stage 3 Men’s race
Stage 4 Men’s race
Location
Location Riders
Location
Caravan Riders
Location Riders
Location
Location
Barnsley
09:05
Barnsley
12.30 14.45
Bridlington 09:05
Bridlington
12.25 14.45
Halifax
10.45 12.35
Mapplewell
09:16
Mapplewell
12.45 14.56
Hunmanby 09:34
Hunmanby
12.55 14.57
Haworth
11.05 13.10
13.26
3 May 2019 132km Barnsley to Bedale
4 May 2019 132km Bridlington to Scarborough
4 May 2019 132km Bridlington to Scarborough Caravan Riders
YORKSHIRE’S CYCLING LEGENDS
5 May 2019 175km Halifax to Leeds
Caravan Riders
Snaith
11.52 14.00
Purston Jaglin
09:41
Purston Jaglin
13.13 15.18
Cayton 09:50
Cayton 15.10 Côte de Goose Eye
Rawcliffe
12.01 14.08
Pontefract
09:45
Pontefract
13.19 15.21
Seamer 09:57
Seamer 15.16 Skipton
Howden
12.20 14.21
Castleford 09:52
Castleford 15.27
Hackness 10:12
Hackness 15:29
Côte de Barden Moor
Ellerker
13.09 14.51
Kippax
10:02
Kippax
13.39 15.36
Côte de Silpho
10:16
Côte de Silpho
15.32
Kilnsey 14.12
Elloughton 14.59
Garforth
10:08
Garforth
13.45 15.41
Helwath Road
10:31
Helwath Road
15.44
Kettlewell
North Ferriby
Scholes 10:20
Scholes 15.51 Flyingthorpe
15.09
10.46
Flyingthorpe
13.40
14.12 15.57
13.20
11.35 13.32
12.39
Côte de Park Rash
13.46
14.19 14.26
Walkington
13.54 15.35
Bramhope 10:44
Bramhope 16.12
Côte de Hooks House Farm 10.51
Côte de Hooks House Farm 16.02
Middleham
13.29 14.55
Beverley
14.03 15.41
Côte de Lindley
Côte de Lindley
Whitby
11.01
Whitby
Masham
13.55 15.16
Côte de Lythe Bank
11.14
Côte de Lythe Bank 1 4.41 16.21
Pateley Bridge
14.41 15.47
Ellerby Bank
Côte de Greenhow Hill
North Dalton
16.11
Harrogate
10:58
11:21
Harrogate
16.25
15.00 16.45
Côte de Baggaby Hill 14.50 16.25
Ripley 11:39
Ripley 17.00 Ellerby Bank
Pocklington
15.09
Ripon
11:54
Ripon
15.46 17.13
Côte de Grosmont
Elvington
15.30 16.46
West Tanfield
12:11
West Tanfield
16.07 17.28
Côte de Ugglebarnby
16.29
11.23
11.45 11.56
14.29 16.10
16.28
Côte de Grosmont 15.16 16.47
Otley
Côte de Ugglebarnby
Côte de Otley Chevin
16.56
15.55
15.37 16.28 16.34
Stillingfleet 17.08
Burneston 12:24
Burneston 17.39
Cloughton 12.26
Cloughton 17.21
Tinshill
16.00 16.46
Selby
Bedale
Bedale
Scarborough 12:44
Scarborough
Leeds
16.23 17.03
16.29 17.29
12:33
16.31 17.47
Don’t miss any of the action. Download complete race timings at letouryorkshire.com/timings Race timings are correct at the time of print and may be subject to change.
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A65
A166 POCKLINGTON
A1
A614
A1079
A64
MARKET WEIGHTON
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SELBY
M621 WAKEFIELD
HORNSEA
BEVERLEY
A19
LEEDS
BRIDLINGTON A165
WETHERBY
A61
OTLEY SALTAIRE
DRIFFIELD
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GOOLE
HULL
HUMBER BRIDGE
WITHERNSEA
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A57 SHEFFIELD
Stage 2 Women’s race
Askern
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ROTHERHAM PEAK M18 DISTRICT
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Stage 2 Men’s race
10.50 13.05
FILEY
MALTON
YORK
M1 BARNSLEY
Stage 1 Women’s race
Doncaster
Harrogate
PENISTONE
DONCASTER
Stage 1 Men’s race
Caravan Riders
A59
HOLMFIRTH
M180
Approximate race timings 3 May 2019 132km Barnsley to Bedale
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KNARESBOROUGH
MIRFIELD M62 HUDDERSFIELD
A57 SHEFFIELD
2 May 2019 178.5km Doncaster to Selby
RIPLEY
HEBDEN HALIFAX TODMORDEN BRIDGE
ASKERN
A165
SEAMER
BOROUGHBRIDGE
M606
M18
2 HUNMANBY
RIPON
BRADFORD
WITHERNSEA
A170
Silpho
PICKERING
HELMSLEY
THIRSK
1
HAWORTH
HUMBER BRIDGE
MOORS
Lindley
A629 ILKLEY
BEVERLEY
A1
LOFTHOUSE
SKIPTON
ROTHERHAM PEAK M18 DISTRICT
Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty
A65
SCARBOROUGH
Ugglebarnby
BEDALE
MASHAM
HULL GOOLE
M1 BARNSLEY
Heritage Coast
BRIDLINGTON
DRIFFIELD A166
A63
PENISTONE
National Parks
SETTLE
ROBIN HOOD’S BAY
GOATHLAND
SUTTON BANK
GRASSINGTON
Hooks House Farm
NORTHALLERTON NORTH YORK Harwood Dale
PATELEY BRIDGE
HOWDEN
HOLMFIRTH
A-Road
INGLETON
Whitby Abbey
Grosmont
OSMOTHERLEY
CATTERICK
YORKSHIRE DALES
HORTON-INRIBBLESDALE
A172
A19
RICHMOND
KIRKBY LONSDALE FLAMBOROUGH HEAD
Pocklington
A19
MIRFIELD M62 HUDDERSFIELD
Sprint
Baggaby Hill
WETHERBY
A61
TODMORDEN
Finish town
A64
Lindley
BRADFORD
HEBDEN BRIDGE
Start town
A59
KEIGHLEY
FILEY
MALTON
KNARESBOROUGH
OTLEY
Goose Eye
Tour de Yorkshire
RIPLEY
Otley Chevin
A165
SEAMER
A66
A684 HAWES
DENT
WHITBY
A171
DANBY
LEYBURN
A683
Lythe Bank
STAITHES
GUISBOROUGH
YARM
A1
REETH
BOROUGHBRIDGE
A65 ILKLEY
SKIPTON
TEBAY
SEDBERGH
3
A170
A19
PATELEY BRIDGE
Barden Moor
Silpho
BOWES
KIRKBY STEPHEN
HUNMANBY
RIPON
BOLTON ABBEY
A685
SCARBOROUGH
Harwood Dale
HELMSLEY PICKERING
THIRSK
2
Greenhow Hill
MALHAM
KEY:
A1
Park Rash
GRASSINGTON
SETTLE
MOORS
BEDALE
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ROBIN HOOD’S BAY
Ugglebarnby
NORTHALLERTON NORTH YORK
MASHAM
HORTON-INRIBBLESDALE Kilnsey
INGLETON
CATTERICK
Hooks House Farm
GOATHLAND
SUTTON BANK
4
Whitby Abbey
Grosmont
OSMOTHERLEY
A684 HAWES
A683
A172
A19
RICHMOND
LEYBURN
WHITBY
A171
MIDDLESBROUGH
BARNARD CASTLE
DANBY
A66
YORKSHIRE REETH DALES
SALTBURN Lythe Bank
STAITHES
GUISBOROUGH
YARM
A1
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16.21 17.37
Get up close and personal to Yorkshire’s legendary cyclists at this year’s Tour de Yorkshire. Race ambassadors will visit key points on the route before the racing starts to pose for pictures, sign autographs and get the crowds going for the race. ur Tour de Yorkshire O ambassadors, will travel ahead of the publicity caravan and will be compèred by one of Britain’s greatest former professional cyclists, Hugh Porter MBE.
irfield’s Brian M Robinson, the first Briton to win a stage of the Tour de France will be joined by fellow cycling legends Denise Burton-Cole, Barry Hoban, Lisa Brambani and Mandy Bishop.
Brian Robinson competes in the 1958 Tour de France (centre)
THE TOUR DE YORKSHIRE CARAVAN
BIGGER AND BETTER IN 2019 The colourful and creative publicity caravan returns to the Tour de Yorkshire for a third year. his hugely popular T spectacle sees some of the county’s best-loved brands travel ahead of the riders in a parade of specially decorated vehicles.
ook out for the Tour L de Yorkshire caravan which will be calling at designated points along the route, the publicity caravan is a spectacle not to be missed.