Yorkshire Grand Départ 2014 transport including parks have been set up trains, so check with the for the race. Be aware that Planning your operator before travelling. some may involve a 3-4 mile walk. Plan in advance Alternatively, why not and get there early! journey... leave your bike at home Have a great day... and take advantage of the Grass verges are home Spectator bike hire schemes? to protected species of Crowds line the route wherever the Tour wildflowers and wildlife. Many of the Grand Départ goes – and this year will be no exception! Avoid parking on them, or Spectator Hubs have Make it a day to remember: near dry stone walls where secure cycle parking. you might cause damage. Guide • Plan ahead Don’t forget your bike On the day Welcome to Yorkshire and welcome A guide to help you make the most Choose now where you want to watch. lock! Some areas are also Remember to lock doors Learn to to the world’s largest annual sporting offering park and cycle and close windows, and event – the Tour de France. • Go online schemes. Find out more at don’t leave valuables in of Stages 1 and 2 of the Tour de France Yorkshire’s Grand Départ promises drama, action Go to letouryorkshire.com to work out letouryorkshire.com sight. Before you set off 5 and 6 July 2014 speak ‘Tour’ and a challenge the peloton has never seen before how you’ll get there. 1 Charge your phone battery, and consider taking a Cars and campervans Pay attention to any portable radio to keep track of the race – mobile as riders weave their way through two stages of • Set off early There will be no parking local parking restrictions, reception may be limited and networks may be busy hills, dales, towns and cities before heading south along the route to keep especially in conservation Expect your journey to take longer than for Stage 3. It’s a ride they’ll never forget and it clear for the race, areas in the National 2 Check the weather forecast usual, so give yourself plenty of time. we hope you won’t either. spectators and emergency Parks. Find out more at 3 Check the latest travel and transport advice vehicles. Temporary car letouryorkshire.com To help you make the most of this amazing event we • Keep it simple 4 Take food and plenty of water with you The best option might be walking or, have pulled together this practical guide so you can 5 Fill up with petrol before you set off – some plan ahead for a truly memorable sporting occassion. of course, getting on your bike! remote areas don’t have many petrol stations

6 Bring cash – some places don’t have many cash machines Gary Verity Where to Chief Executive watch Le Tour... Welcome to Yorkshire

Think about what you really want to see: Want to impress your fellow cycling friends? Our easy to use guide will have you talking like a pro • the start, where the riders Wherever you choose to in no time. set out; watch, make a weekend of • the race, where they it! Come early and sample coureur/cycliste: a rider or cyclist compete for the best time; some of the best in food and hospitality that the local area peloton: the pack or bunch of riders • a much anticipated climb; has to offer. Road closures eight hours on race commissaire: the referee who travels by car or Some of the best spots will manager Road closures will be in day. Closures will be in • the sprinters going all out fill up early, so you might directeur sportif: place to make this a safe place longer at starts for the finish. want to be in position the domestique: support rider Allez Le Tour... night before to get a place. and successful event for and finishes, and in To get the best of all worlds, At the race équipe: team all – riders, residents, some more remote you can follow the race Find campsites on the route As well as the spectacle of the Tour, this is your chance to caravanne: caravan, around 180 vehicles distributing spectators and support areas. Find out more at without missing a second at letouryorkshire.com of the action in the Grand explore. Get a flavour of the region with locally produced nearly 15million items to the roadside fans vehicles alike. letouryorkshire.com Départ Spectator Hubs. food and drink, including some specially crafted to grimpeur: climber celebrate the Grand Départ. supported by Timings for road closures On your bike sprinteur: sprinter vary along the route. As A bike might be your best The caravan, the riders and the vehicles can become very la tête de la course: With locations along the route, you can find details a guide, plan for some option to travel to and spread out. Keep watching, don’t miss out on any of the race leader (the “head of the race”) roads to be closed for from the Tour. Restrictions of all the Grand Départ Spectator Hubs on the other action and make sure the last vehicles have passed before la lanterne rouge: a minimum period of apply to bikes on public side of this map. stepping onto the route. Stewards will tell you when it is safe to leave. the last rider (literally “red lantern”, a reference to red lanterns hung on train carriages so that the conductor It may take considerable time to get away after the race could ensure none of the couplings had come loose) – to avoid being delayed, why not extend your stay and à bloc: riding all out, as hard and fast as possible sample the best of the local area? la cadence: pedalling rhythm Respect, protect Keep your belongings safe and secure and with you chasse patate: at all times. riding between two groups (literally, “potato hunt”) and enjoy... échappé: breakaway The Tour is the world’s largest course: race Stay safe annual sporting event, and the Respect other people Consider the local étape: stage, leg piste: track most prestigious of the three For more information, go to community and others enjoying the race; and healthy route: road ‘Grand Tours’ in the world. don’t block gates, driveways or roads; leave The visit of the Tour de France this summer is a fantastic col: mountain pass This year’s Tour with the Yorkshire letouryorkshire.com gates and property as you find them; and opportunity to get outdoors and make the most of what follow paths. the UK has to offer. descente: downward slope Grand Départ and Stage 3 in the plaine: plains, flat land Protect the environment Leave no trace We’re hoping for great weather and there are some simple UK is the 101st Tour de France. things you can do to keep you and your family well: maillot jaune: yellow jersey (worn by overall leader) of your visit and take your litter home. • Find out about local health services maillot à pois: polka dot jersey (worn by best climber) Over three weeks 200 riders battle it out across Enjoy the Tour Plan ahead and be by visiting www.nhs.uk maillot blanc: white jersey (worn by best rider under 25) 3,600km of cycling. The race includes sprints for the fastest riders, hills and climbs for the Kings of the prepared, follow advice and local signs. Fires and barbeques Dry stone walls • Take layers of clothing in case it gets cold and a maillot vert: Be extremely careful with In Yorkshire, we have miles lightweight waterproof. Remember the higher you go, green jersey (worn by leader in points / best sprinter) Mountains, and thousands of kilometres of beautiful flames and cigarettes – and miles of wonderful dry the colder it gets. scenery for those competing for the ultimate prize – it only takes one spark stone walls. Preserve and For further information and to learn the coveted Yellow Jersey. to start a fire. Avoid protect our dry stone walls • Stay in the shade during the hottest part of the day barbeques to protect by not sitting or climbing (11am – 3pm). more about the Tour de France go to Tour fans wear their team colours, wave farmland, the countryside on them and only parking • Wear a hat and loose clothing to keep you cool and www.letouryorkshire.com and others. in allocated areas. protected from the midday sun. flags and ring cowbells, and shout ‘Allez!’ as the Farmland and footpaths Dogs • Wear a high factor sunscreen and good quality riders come past. For your safety and Keep them on a short sunglasses to protect your eyes. the protection of the lead to protect them and As well as the cyclists, • Drink plenty of cold drinks – especially water – and eat countryside leave gates nearby wildlife. Stick to healthy snacks to replenish the salts lost through sweating. there’s also the publicity caravan two hours before the as you find them, and footpaths and bridleways race, where sponsors throw out goodies to the crowd. only follow designated – open moorland is home • Wear sturdy, comfortable footwear. In an emergency... This is a great spectacle, and an exciting warm up to footpaths. Keep away to nesting birds, and • Make sure you take your prescription medicines with Follow our advice and all should be fine. But if you do start the Tour and not to be missed! from crops, machinery dogs are not allowed on you in case you need them. A day to remember as and animals. Use most heather moorland. to feel unwell on the day and need medical help or advice you • If you have hayfever check the pollen count at can call the free national helpline by dialling 111 to speak to gates, stiles or gaps an NHS adviser. the Tour moves south in boundaries and leave Check for www.metoffice.gov.uk and speak to your pharmacist restrictions at: www. about antihistamine medicines to reduce your symptoms. The 24-hour NHS 111 service can give you healthcare advice or The excitement doesn’t end after them as you find them. direct you to the local service that can help you best. Tour Makers... Don’t climb over hedges moorlandassociation.org/ the Grand Départ! On Monday tour-de-france.asp • Take insect repellent, particularly if you are staying In a genuine, life-threatening emergency dial 999 and ask for A first for the Tour de France – you might damage outdoors, and antihistamine cream to relieve itchy bites 7 July, Stage 3 sets off from an ambulance. For the first time ever, the Tour in the UK will be them and disturb plants Keeping your dog on and stings. historic Cambridge, moving supported by volunteer Tour Makers. On 5, 6 Stages 1 and 2 of the Tour pass through some and wildlife. Respect a lead is important, through Essex with an iconic finish Children, people with long-term health conditions and and 7 July they will be the friendly welcoming face of the most beautiful countryside in the UK. signs and do not trespass especially near the race. on The Mall in central London. older people are much more likely to experience problems of the Tour. onto private land. There have been crashes in You can find out more about health services Help us to keep it this way by following these associated with the weather. Make sure you help them to in and Wales by visiting www.nhs.uk There’s loads to see and do for another day to remember. the past when dogs have You can recognise them by their green uniform which simple guidelines. follow this advice and stay well. For more top tips go to Make sure you’re there early for the build up with the world escaped onto the route. says ‘Tour Maker Happy to Help’ on the back, so please famous caravan, a series of official fan parks and spectator www.nhs.uk/summerhealth look out for them if you need any help or information hubs lining the route, and much, much more! on race days. Be there to cheer on the greats as the best cycling event in We are sure they will give you and the riders a day the world moves to the South East. to remember! Save the date and start planning your trip at letouryorkshire.com/stage-3 and follow the action For further information go to on social media. For further information go to www.letouryorkshire.com letouryorkshire.com/tourmakers THE HEADROW, A SKIPTON TOWN CENTRE 5 letouryorkshire STAGE STAGE 1 START KEY: REDCAR 1 Capacity: up to 12,000 Postcode: BD23 1BT START Capacity: 25,000 on The Headrow, room Grand Départ @letouryorkshire #TDF2014 for another 20,000 on Eastgate, Regent St, Skipton High Street is expected to be popular SALTBURN Sheepscar St South Postcode: LS1 3AD with visitors as the race passes through the Spectator Hubs MIDDLESBROUGH STAITHES market town on day one. The family friendly This map is not to scale and is for illustration purposes Leeds city centre will come alive with the sounds activities will be spread across two sites in the Grand Départ only. All information is correct at the time of print and of cheering fans lining the route on the first day town (Canal Basin and Town Hall car park) with may be subject to change. of the race. There are plenty of vantage points to Big Screens on both sites, plus a stage on the Stage 1 A66 catch a glimpse of the spectacle of the caravan larger site providing music and entertainment and cycling’s elite. Next to the Art Gallery, Victoria throughout the day. Cycle parking will be Grand Départ WHITBY supported by Gardens will play host to the riders signing on; available. There will also be street entertainment BARNARD CASTLE Stage 2 and you can also enjoy the atmosphere all the and child friendly activities on offer as well as A66 GUISBOROUGH way along The Headrow to Eastgate and beyond. films being shown on the screens in the evening. YARM Trans Pennine Trail DANBY Walking and cycling route ROBIN HOOD’S BAY RICHMOND WEST PARK STRAY B GRASSINGTON 6 STAGE STAGE 1 FINISH NATIONAL PARK CENTRE Motorways REETH 1 NORTH YORK MOORS FINISH Capacity: 20,000+ Postcode: HG2 0EL Capacity: 2,000 Postcode: BD23 5LB A-Roads A6108 NORTHALLERTON NATIONAL PARK A169 Just a stone’s throw away from the Stage 1 As well as being the go-to place for walks and A1 BUTTERTUBS REDMIRE finish line, and close to all town centre amenities, local attractions, Grassington National Park SEDBERGH LEYBURN Wensleydale Railway Harrogate’s West Park Stray will be buzzing Centre will host some 2,000 visitors a short Railway routes LEEMING BAR with fans cheering on their favourite riders. distance off the route. Facilities include a 9 With a lively programme of events and activities Big Screen, viewing areas for the screen, local A684 8 7 SCARBOROUGH Sheffield BEDALE SUTTON BANK HELMSLEY PICKERING this four day event will be a celebration of amenities and toilets as well as disabled facilities, HAWES AYSGARTH cycling. An idyllic setting and perfect spot for all located close to the village centre. Supertram DENT SEAMER the ultimate viewing experience of the Grand THIRSK YORKSHIRE A170 Départ right from the moment the riders are National Parks announced on 3 July. DALES NATIONAL FILEY N Coast KIRKBY LONSDALE PARK MASHAM

YORK RACECOURSE C AYSGARTH FALLS 7 STAGE STAGE 2 START NATIONAL park CENTRE Areas of HORTON- A19 A165 2 Outstanding Capacity: 25,000 Postcode: YO23 1EX Capacity: 1,500 Postcode: DL8 3TH INGLETON IN-RIBBLESDALE START Natural Beauty RIPON 10 MALTON Stage 2 of the race kicks off inside York Not only will you find information about Racecourse, before the peloton winds its way Yorkshire’s rolling green hills at Aysgarth Falls SETTLE A64 KILNSEY BRIDLINGTON through the historic city and past Clifford’s Tower. National Park Centre, it will also house a Big GRASSINGTON PATELEY BRIDGE On 6 July, fans can enjoy the Big Screens, Screen and viewing areas for the screen, food, 6 MALHAM family sporting activities, a fairground and toilets and limited parking for the 1,500 visiting KNARESBOROUGH catering. Tickets for the racecourse venue have fans. No visit to Aysgarth would be complete 13 all gone but some parking remains available for without taking in the beauty of the nearby A59 those wishing to wander into the beautiful walled waterfalls, which are easily accessible. A166 city, watch along the route and soak up the B amazing atmosphere. ADDINGHAM HARROGATE 12 5 C SKIPTON 4 A61 11 YORK A614 DON VALLEY BOWL D HAWES NATIONAL 8 A658 A1079 A65 STAGE Stage 2 finish PARK CENTRE 2 3 HORNSEA FINISH Capacity: 10,000+ Postcode: S9 5DA Capacity: 3,000 Postcode: DL8 3NT A629 14 2 Expect a fantastic atmosphere at Sheffield’s Hawes National Park Centre is one of three HAWORTH A64 Don Valley Bowl as racegoers pack out this visitor centres hosting Grand Départ Spectator 15 A19 BEVERLEY Keighley & Worth green space to watch riders complete the Hubs. Located close to Buttertubs, one of the Valley Railway second day of racing. Boasting a whole host of major climbs, 3,000 fans will have the chance SHIPLEY 1 facilities including a Big Screen, concessions and not only to enjoy the spectacle of the race but SALTAIRE Getting there OXENHOPE SELBY disabled access, as well as cycling activities. also the adjacent Dales Countryside Museum and A With the ice rink and café already in existence, nearby village amenities. Facilities include a Big Road closures will be in place to make this a safe and A164 it will be hugely popular with the crowds. Screen, viewing areas for the screen, and toilets. successful event for all. Find out more and plan your LEEDS A63 A63 HULL journey in advance at www.letouryorkshire.com 16 WITHERNSEA HALIFAX

GOOLE A15 SCOTT HALL 1 LEYBURN MARKET PLACE 9 KNARESBOROUGH CASTLE 13 17 18 PLAYING FIELDS, LEEDS Capacity: 10,000 Postcode: DL8 5BG Capacity: up to 4,000 Postcode: HG5 8AS A180 Capacity: 10,000+ Postcode: LS7 2DW A1 SCUNTHORPE The traditional Yorkshire Dales market town Sited in the ruins of Knaresborough Castle and GRIMSBY Get close to the action at one of Leeds’ of Leyburn will be showcasing the best only a few hundred metres from the race route, 19 best-known playing fields as the riders and entertainment and fayre in the region. A crowd this former fortress is a prime viewing location caravan pass close by. This family friendly hub of 10,000 is expected to pack out the market for the race. With a capacity of 4,000 it’s BARNSLEY CLEETHORPES will house a Big Screen to give unrivalled views square to cheer on their favourite riders. expected to be popular with families and cycling HOLME MOSS of the spectacle of the caravan and the race Facilities include a Big Screen and organised fans alike. Close to town centre amenities there PENISTONE DONCASTER BRIGG itself and a stage for entertainment. Additional activities; something for the whole family. will be a host of activities and facilities including facilities include onsite parking, disabled and Big Screen, toilets, catering with a local food cycling provisions, activities for children and market, and a disabled viewing area. LANGSETT A18 families including British Cycling Go Ride and onsite catering. MIDDLEWOOD MEADOWHALL PEAK 20 DISTRICT HIGH ROTHERHAM HAREWOOD HOUSE, 2 RIPON RACECOURSE 10 VICTORIA PARK, KEIGHLEY 14 NATIONAL BRADFIELD D HAREWOOD AND MARKET PLACE Capacity: 4,500+ Postcode: BD21 3JN PARK Capacity: 30,000 Postcode: LS17 9LG Capacity: 10,000 Postcode: HG4 2JZ & HG4 1BP A57 Running over the weekend of 5 and 6 July this The Yorkshire Festival of Cycling is a new event Ripon’s hub spans the race route on 5 July, at hub is slightly set back from the action. With a SHEFFIELD taking place at Harewood House from 4-6 July. the racecourse to the east and in the city centre Big Screen to watch the race, funfair, a tea room, Harewood House is open for those wishing to to the west. Big Screens, catering and children’s secure cycle parking, disabled facilities and enter the site to view the race when it arrives activities in both locations are just a short walk toilets, it’s got something for everyone in one of HALFWAY at approximately 11.40am on Saturday 5 July. from the race route. Ripon Market Place will be the prettiest corners of the county. The site can During the whole weekend there will be a closed to traffic on the Saturday providing an hold over 4,500 people. charged-for event with camping, entertainment, ideal viewing point to watch the race on both Approximate race timings concerts, Le Grand Départ hospitality packages, days, plus market stalls, smoothie bikes, family shopping, mass participation cycle events, films and live entertainment through into family fun rides and mountain biking. the evening. Stage 1 Stage 2 5 July 2014 6 July 2014 Leeds to Harrogate York to Sheffield

OTLEY TOWN CENTRE 3 YORK DESIGNER OUTLET 11 CENTRAL PARK, HAWORTH 15 Harehill Park, 17 SANDS RECREATION 19 Location Caravan Riders Location Caravan Riders LITTLEBOROUGH GROUNDS, HOLMFIRTH Capacity: up to 15,000 Postcode: LS21 3AF Capacity: 3,000 Postcode: Y019 4TA Capacity: 4,000 Postcode: BD22 8RA 09:10 11:10 09:00 11:00 Capacity: 10,000+ Postcode: OL15 9HE Capacity: 10,000 Postcode: HD9 3JL Leeds York This will be a focal point for visitors as they Family activities will be at the heart of the hub Space will be limited at the popular Haworth head to the centre of Otley, where the race cuts at York Designer Outlet. The discount shopping Central Park when the riders fly past and up a Around a kilometre of the route passes into The race will cut through the heart of this Otley 10:13 12:12 Knaresborough 09:54 12:00 through at a time when the first riders will be centre will have a large screen relaying the day’s key cobbled climb. In addition to the existing Rochdale – along a section of the B6138 and bustling market town on Sunday 6 July, where trying to break away from the pack. Highlights sporting action, vintage stalls, a fairground amenities in the village, the park will also have the A58 adjacent to Blackstone Edge Reservoir. 10,000 visitors and locals will mingle as the Addingham 10:36 12:33 Addingham 10:50 12:41 include a double sided Big Screen and town and family sporting activities. There are also a Big Screen, disabled access, food stalls, stalls The route includes a sharp bend which will riders whizz past. Facilities in the centre of centre facilities such as cafes, bars and cycle glamping and camping facilities in the nearby selling local produce, secure cycle parking and slow the Tour down and maximise viewing Holmfirth are spread across streets and fields Skipton 10:52 12:47 Keighley 11:06 12:55 racks. There will be plenty of spectator points fields along with parking. activities for children. opportunities. The stretch is recognised as being and include a Big Screen, disabled access, a local throughout the town centre and dedicated one of the most fascinating sections of the route food and drink market, and public toilets. And parking close by. and is the culmination of the longest continuous it’s not only cyclists you’ll see racing – as 10,000 Kilnsey 11:21 13:13 Haworth 11:22 13:10 hill climb in England. Spectators will also be able yellow ducks are tipped into the river at the to watch on the Big Screen in Harehill Park. annual Holmfirth Duck Race! Aysgarth 12:04 13:53 Hebden Bridge 11:51 13:36

Hawes 12:27 14:13 Huddersfield 12:37 14:18 RIVERSIDE GARDENS, 4 MONK STRAY 12 CALDER HOLMES PARK, 16 ST GEORGE’S SQUARE, 18 CORONATION PARK, 20 ILKLEY HEBDEN BRIDGE HUDDERSFIELD SHEFFIELD Reeth 13:07 14:50 Holmfirth 12:59 14:38 Capacity: 6,000+ Postcode: YO31 1BW Capacity: 5,000 Postcode: LS29 8DF Capacity: 8,000 Postcode: HX7 8AU Capacity: 10,000+ Postcode: HD1 1JB Capacity: 2,500+ Postcode: S35 0HS In vibrant York, Monk Stray is a short pedal from Leyburn 13:26 15:07 Holme Moss 13:12 14:49 Held in the picturesque Riverside Gardens and the city centre where the live race action will take Relax and enjoy the race in Hebden Bridge Thousands of fans are expected to pack On the second day of the race some of the best alongside the River Wharfe, this hub ticks all place. It is the perfect spot to celebrate the second with its funky vibe, creative atmosphere and St George’s Square in Huddersfield town views will be found at Sheffield’s Coronation independent nature. This vibrant market Ripon 14:14 15:51 High Bradfield 14:01 15:34 the boxes for a perfect family day out. Running day of the race with its Big Screen, disabled access centre over the weekend of 5 and 6 July. This Park, located at the start of one of the main town will come alive on race weekend with a and food stalls. Family activities include watching over four days, 3 - 6 July, the hub is expected to community-based arts and theatre event on is expected to be a hugely popular location as climbs. This community friendly site ticks a lot a live cycle stunt show and trying out cycle jumps Harrogate 14:46 16:20 Sheffield 14:46 16:14 attract up to 5,000 fans. Facilities include two 5 July and a family friendly spectator hub on the race passes close by the square, just outside of boxes for racing fans with a Big Screen, Big Screens, food stalls, secure cycle parking, yourself on The Air Bag. There will be car and cycle 6 July. The hub features a Big Screen, spectator the train station. In addition to the town centre disabled viewing, concessions, toilets and a large car park and disabled access. parking facilities and an easy Park & Ride link into entertainment and locally produced food close amenities facilities will include a Big Screen, children’s play area to keep the little the city from the nearby shopping centre. With to the town centre and local transport links. food stalls and disabled access. ones entertained. cycling activities, choirs, a fairground and children’s Come early and stay all day to soak up the Don’t miss any of the action. Download a complete set activities, there’s something for everyone. unique atmosphere of Hebden Bridge, and of race timings at www.letouryorkshire.com/timings the place to ‘Release your Inner Cyclist’.