THE route for this year's Sky Ride York has been extended to allow people to see more of the city on traffic-free roads.

There will be temporary traffic and transport changes for the event on Sunday, September 13 when cyclists are invited to follow a 7km route, starting at Clifford's Tower and heading along Castlegate and Coppergate before joining onto Pavement and passing York’s most famous street, Shambles.

Riders will then turn onto Colliergate, St Andrewgate, head onto Aldwark, Goodramgate, and Deansgate when York Minster will come into view. Riders will then head across the Minster Piazza and onto Duncombe Place before passing over Lendal Bridge onto Leeman Road.

Cyclists then turn right past Memorial Gardens and along Wellington Row, Skeldergate and Terry Avenue where they will follow the Ouse until Rowntree Park.

Cyclists will then head along Butcher Terrace and turn left onto Bishopthorpe Road before turning left on the cycle path to bring them back down to the river and over Millennium Bridge. They will then follow the riverside cycle path back to Clifford’s Tower.

The Sky Ride York route will be closed to all traffic from 10.30am until approximately 5pm, or as soon as possible after the event has finished.

The inner ring road will be closed at Lendal Bridge for general traffic for the duration of the ride.

Bus routes will be altered to ensure that access into and out of the city centre is maintained, whilst avoiding those roads closed as part of the route. People are being encouraged to check their travel plans in advance and allow extra time for their journeys on the day. Bus route diversions will be available at www.itravelyork.info/events/sky-ride-york-2015 The event is in partnership with City of York Council, British Cycling and Sky.

To view the 2015 Sky Ride York route go to www.goskyride.com/Yorkskyride