BUSINESSES in Selby can take part in a free event to find out how to get involved in the first Tour de Yorkshire.

The event will be held on Tuesday, March 17, and has been organised by Selby District Council to help local businesses make the most of the race.

Stage two of the Tour will start outside Selby Abbey on Saturday, May 2, before heading to Beverley, Norton and York.

Those who attend the event will hear from Bishopthorpe Road Traders' Association about how businesses in the York street got involved in last year's Tour de France.

Leader of Selby District Council, Cllr Mark Crane, said: "We were really keen to work with Welcome to Yorkshire to give our businesses a chance to find out more about the race and, importantly, what opportunities come from this.

"We lobbied for the race to come to Selby because it’s such a great opportunity to showcase the area to both visitors and people who already live here. I’m sure our business community will make the most of this chance to really highlight what’s on offer in our area."

There will also be a chance to hear more about the race and issues such as branding from Welcome to Yorkshire, alongside details of a festival of cycling planned to take place in Selby during the race weekend.

Businesses can sign-up to attend the event at selby.gov.uk