THOUSANDS are expected to take part in a mass cycle ride along the route of the first ever Tour de Yorkshire.
Hours before the professionals race in May, an event is open to riders who can choose from 50km, 100km or 140km routes which will follow a route from Roundhay Park in Leeds through West and North Yorkshire.
A women-only Cycletta sportive will also take place along the 50km route.
Each of the carefully designed routes will feature much of the Tour de Yorkshire route with a number of challenging climbs and spectacular Yorkshire views.
The event is being supported by five-time Tour de France winner, Bernard Hinault, who will be giving sportive riders tips. Participants in the sportive will cross the same finish line as the pro riders and a winners’ ceremonies will take place on the Tour de Yorkshire podium.
Demand for places in the inaugural Tour de Yorkshire Ride is expected to be extremely high and people are encouraged to pre-register at letouryorkshire.com/sportive
Entries will officially open on February 4.
The sportive will be held on the final day of the Tour de Yorkshire, on May 3 just hours before the pro race starts.
After leaving Roundhay Park in Leeds those taking on the 140km long route will climb Pool Bank and head towards Sowerby Bridge.
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