{"id":54,"date":"2014-04-07T10:01:31","date_gmt":"2014-04-07T10:01:31","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.cycle-shelters-direct2u.co.uk\/blog\/?p=54"},"modified":"2018-05-18T09:57:24","modified_gmt":"2018-05-18T08:57:24","slug":"2014-grand-depart-start-yorkshire","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/direct2u.co.uk\/blog\/cycle-shelters\/2014-grand-depart-start-yorkshire\/","title":{"rendered":"2014 Grand D\u00e9part to Start in Yorkshire!"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3>Cycling is planting its \u2018routes\u2019 in Yorkshire for the 2014 Tour de France<\/h3>\n<p>The 101<sup>st<\/sup> Tour de France is to begin in England, scheduled to start in Leeds, West Yorkshire on the 5<sup>th<\/sup> July.<\/p>\n<p>The event is said to bring opportunities to young people and schools across the country, with the aim of increasing the number of people who cycle in Britain. Just recently pupils from a secondary school in Yorkshire have been taking part in cycling events, introducing cycling to their PE curriculum. This year\u2019s Grand D\u00e9part has been marked a step in the right direction towards creating a sporting legacy like the 2012 Olympics.<\/p>\n<h2><b>Positive Cycling Changes for Britain<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>Stewart Kellett, British Cycling\u2019s Director of Recreation and Partnerships, has said \u201chaving the biggest bike race in the world come to England is great news for cycling fans nationwide\u201d.<b> <\/b>The exciting event is hoped to encourage every one of all ages, and all abilities, to get on their bikes. It\u2019s hoped this year\u2019s event will ensure 2014 is the year that we become closer to becoming a true cycling nation. Cycling is just one way to enjoy the outstanding scenery and breath-taking views of the Yorkshire Dales.<\/p>\n<p>For more information about <a title=\"Cycling in Yorkshire\" href=\"http:\/\/letour.yorkshire.com\/cycling-in-yorkshire\">cycling in Yorkshire<\/a> visit the le tour official website. There are cycling events and routes for families, cyclists training, touring and four rides which you must try.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Don\u2019t miss out on the cycling action!<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cycle-shelters-direct2u.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/YGD-Logo-CMYK.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-55 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/direct2u.co.uk\/blog\/cycle-shelters\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2014\/04\/YGD-Logo-CMYK.jpg\" alt=\"Yorkshire Cycling\" width=\"250\" height=\"99\" srcset=\"https:\/\/direct2u.co.uk\/blog\/cycle-shelters\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2014\/04\/YGD-Logo-CMYK.jpg 250w, https:\/\/direct2u.co.uk\/blog\/cycle-shelters\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2014\/04\/YGD-Logo-CMYK-240x95.jpg 240w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #339966;\">Tour de France: The Grand D\u00e9part 2014<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #339966;\"><b>Stage 1<\/b><\/span> &gt; Saturday 5<sup>th<\/sup> July, starting in Leeds with a sprint finish into Harrogate (190km)<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #339966;\"><b>Stage 2<\/b><\/span> &gt; Sunday 6<sup>th<\/sup> July, starting in York and finishing in Sheffield this will challenge the cyclists with short, sharp climbs (200km)<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #339966;\"><b>Stage 3<\/b> <\/span>&gt; Monday 7<sup>th<\/sup> July, starts in Cambridge, passed through Essex and finishes on the Mall in London 159km<\/p>\n<p><b>Countdown to Britain\u2019s most anticipated cycling event: 89 Days, 0 Hours<br \/>\n<\/b><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Cycling is planting its \u2018routes\u2019 in Yorkshire for the 2014 Tour de France The 101st Tour de France is to begin in England, scheduled to start in Leeds, West Yorkshire on the 5th July. 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