3rd April 2008
YORKSHIRE REGION WELCOMES TOUR OF BRITAIN
Yorkshire and Humber will host a stage of the Tour of Britain cycle race for the fifth consecutive year. The Yorkshire leg, to be held on the 11 September, has a brand new route that takes in some of the best urban and rural landscapes in the region.
The race has become a popular fixture in the region’s sporting calendar, bringing visitors to the region and providing an exciting day out for young and old.
Terry Hodgkinson, chair of Yorkshire Forward said:
“I am delighted that the region is hosting the Tour of Britain once again – in addition to bringing cycling enthusiasts to the region, the event offers an excellent opportunity for people to ‘get on their bikes’ and enjoy the region’s cities and open spaces whilst raising their fitness levels.
“Yorkshire Forward, together with its partners across Yorkshire and Humber, has a clear goal to attract more major events to the region by demonstrating its ability to host major sporting events. The Tour of Britain has been one of our biggest successes, and we are happy to welcome the riders and the organisers to Yorkshire.”
Gary Topp, Chief Executive of Yorkshire Culture
“High quality cultural and sporting events provide an excellent opportunity to showcase to the world the achievements and aspirations of our region. The Yorkshire stage of the Tour of Britain Cycle Race will attract both national and international attention for an area not only rich in scenic beauty and cultural heritage but it also demonstrates that Yorkshire is a leading outdoor destination for cyclists of all abilities”.
David Andrews , chief executive of Yorkshire Tourist Board said:
"The Tour of Britain is a fantastic opportunity for us to showcase the wonderful landscapes and cityscapes of Yorkshire to a global audience. The Tour provides a great chance to encourage additional visitors to the region as spectators of the event, as well as demonstrating what a wonderful location Yorkshire is for enjoying the great outdoors. We are confident that this year's event will be a huge success and will further raise the profile of Yorkshire as a world class destination."
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