Tour de Yorkshire
Where: Yorkshire, UK
When: April 30- May 3, 2020
Rank: UCI 2.1
The Tour de Yorkshire began life as a three-day legacy event for Yorkshire following the Grand Départ of the 2014 Tour de France, regarded by some as one of the greatest opening weekends the race has ever seen.
>>> Tour de Yorkshire 2019 route: stage by stage
Despite its young age, the race has already established itself as Britain's second biggest stage race behind only the Tour of Britain.
For 2018, the race grew from a three-day men's and one-day women's race to four and two days respectively, and this continues into 2019, where the women's stage exactly mirror the men's.
The race has proved a hit with large crowds flocking to the roadsides, and plenty of exciting racing over Yorkshire’s terrain.
The challenging landscape and local support mean that Yorkshire was also selected to host the 2019 UCI Road World Championships.
In its brief history, it has also seen some illustrious winners. Thomas Voeckler won in 2016 and Greg Van Avermaet took overall victory in 2018.
The sixth edition in 2020 will start in Barnsley.
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Fans react to Tour de Yorkshire cancellation
The announcement has seen disappointment, anger and blame in the comments
By Tim Bonville-Ginn Published
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Tour de Yorkshire will not take place in 2022
Covid-19, uncertainties and escalating financial costs meant that the race could not continue
By Tim Bonville-Ginn Published
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Tour de Yorkshire secures possible £600,000 investment in taxpayer money to secure event's future
The thrilling race has been in doubt due to financial difficulties, an expenses scandal, and the coronavirus pandemic
By Tim Bonville-Ginn Published
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Fan vote will decide who wears new Tour de Yorkshire jersey
The Dimension Data Digital Jersey will be awarded to the most aggressive, hardest working or sportsmanlike rider at the Tour de Yorkshire
By Stuart Clarke Published
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Yorkshire confirms bid to host 2019 Road World Championships
Yorkshire have put forward a bid with Government funding that will be held across the county.
By Chris Marshall-Bell Published
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Tour de Yorkshire receives £800,000 funding boost
Nick Clegg announces £500,000 investment in improving cycling facilities in Yorkshire, while £300,000 will be used to market the Tour de Yorkshire
By Stuart Clarke Published
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Tour de Yorkshire race leader forced to dodge oncoming traffic
Tour de Yorkshire stage one winner had to ride on open roads after early puncture, resulting in team-mate Alex Paton hitting a car head on
By Paul Knott Published
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Jesper Asselman wins from breakaway in nail-biting stage one of Tour de Yorkshire 2019
Jesper Asselman took a surprise victory from a breakaway on stage one of the 2019 Tour de Yorkshire.
By Alex Ballinger Published
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Tour de Yorkshire reveals podium jerseys
Three podium jerseys, designed by Milltag, are revealed for the Tour de Yorkshire, with a fourth 'groundbreaking' jersey to be announced on Thursday
By Stuart Clarke Published