The Tour de Yorkshire is on its way to Calderdale on Sunday 6 May and to help local businesses make the most of the occasion, further information sessions have been organised by Calderdale Council and Welcome to Yorkshire. Following the session already held in Halifax, members of the tourism team and representatives from Welcome to… read more … about Helping Calderdale businesses make the most of the Tour de Yorkshire>>
Welcome to Yorkshire are on the lookout for a record number of Tour Makers for the 2018 Tour de Yorkshire (May 3-6). Tour Makers are passionate and reliable volunteers who are deployed along the race route to provide a warm welcome to the millions of fans who watch the action in person. They… read more … about Join the Tour de Yorkshire’s army of valued volunteers!>>
In response to today’s announcement from Welcome to Yorkshire about the route for the Tour de Yorkshire 2018, Cllr Tim Swift, Calderdale Council’s Leader said: “Hosting the Tour de Yorkshire is a great opportunity for Calderdale and I’m delighted to learn that the Piece Hall in Halifax will be the start of Stage 4 of… read more … about Calderdale excited to welcome the Tour de Yorkshire 2018>>
The eight host locations for 2018 Tour de Yorkshire have been unveiled today. The stages for the newly expanded fourth edition will begin or end in: Barnsley (South Yorkshire) Beverley (East Yorkshire) Doncaster (South Yorkshire) Halifax (Calderdale) Ilkley (Bradford) Leeds (West Yorkshire) Richmond (North Yorkshire) Scarborough (North Yorkshire) Organisers Welcome to Yorkshire and the Amaury… read more … about Start and finish locations for 2018 Tour de Yorkshire announced>>
Yorkshire has received a huge boost today with the news that the Tour de Yorkshire will grow from three to four days in 2018. Organisers Welcome to Yorkshire and A.S.O had been seeking to extend the race after its phenomenal success over the last three years, and cycling’s world governing body the UCI confirmed the… read more … about Tour de Yorkshire to grow from three to four days in 2018>>
Yorkshire’s reputation as a world-class cycling destination has been further enhanced today by becoming the first place in the UK to be officially recognised as a UCI Bike Region. Yorkshire received the award from cycling’s world governing body the Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) at a glitzy ceremony in Bergen, Norway, where the UCI Road World… read more … about Yorkshire earns prestigious cycling accolade>>
Over £4.9 million will be invested in Calderdale’s highways over the next year, according to a report which will be considered by Calderdale Council’s Cabinet. The report outlines the different sources of funding which the Council has received and how the money will be allocated to improve the highways network. Calderdale Council’s Cabinet Member for… read more … about Keeping Calderdale on the road>>
This year, 100 people have completed the first, 12-week Cycle4Health programme run by West Yorkshire Combined Authority’s CityConnect project. Run by Cycling UK and CityConnect, Cycle4Health is a scheme designed to take participants from inactivity to regular cycling. Mainly aimed at increasing activity, the course is free to attend and is run from a cycling… read more … about West Yorkshire is Cycling4health>>
Notices on how this weekend’s heat of the World Triathlon series in Leeds is likely to affect the city’s bus services have been posted at over 900 local stops. On Sunday (11 June), many city centre roads will be closed from 5am to 10pm to form the race route, with bus services diverting all day…. read more … about Travel advice for Leeds over World Triathlon weekend>>
