04/07/2014
Yorkshire Ready For 2014 Tour De France Opening
Yorkshire is ready for the opening of the Tour de France, which will set off from Leeds on Saturday.
Yourkshire is putting the finishing touches to its preparations, which will be the biggest event it has ever hosted with a global TV audience of 3.5bn in 188 countries.
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and Prince Harry will attend the event.
Cyclists will go through the spectacular scenery of the Yorkshire Dales National Park, and continue the race on Sunday from York to Sheffield.
More than 300 miles of roads will be closed during the weekend.
(CVS/CD)
Yourkshire is putting the finishing touches to its preparations, which will be the biggest event it has ever hosted with a global TV audience of 3.5bn in 188 countries.
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and Prince Harry will attend the event.
Cyclists will go through the spectacular scenery of the Yorkshire Dales National Park, and continue the race on Sunday from York to Sheffield.
More than 300 miles of roads will be closed during the weekend.
(CVS/CD)
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