Boost for Selby as Le Tour pedals into town!
Eyes will be on Selby during 2015 following the announcement that the town will play host to a stage of the Tour de Yorkshire.
Selby
Selby is amongst five other towns and cities from across the County that will all host a prestigious start or finish of the new UCI-approved 2.1 Europe Tour race. Other towns named are Bridlington, Leeds, Scarborough, Wakefield and York
The race, which will be held on 1-3 May (Friday to Sunday), is expected to become a flagship cycling event in the UK in 2015.
Organisers say it will be an outstanding cycle race of importance to the international calendar, including the participation of top international teams. It will be broadcast live on national TV and throughout Europe.
The full route details, including what role these key locations will play, will be revealed on January 21st, on the 100 days to go to the race.
The Tour de Yorkshire is a new race being held by Amaury Sport Organisation (ASO) and Welcome to Yorkshire (WTY), supported by British Cycling.
A recent independent report found that 2014's Grand Départ of the Tour de France generated over £100m for the Yorkshire economy. Its hoped that Selby will be able to reap its own rewards from bringing cycling back to the county as it seeks to raise its own profile and attract visitors.
More to follow.