Well what can we say? The council is really spoiling us. In a press release issued yesterday, Richmondshire Council says:
Richmondshire District Council is showing its support for Le Tour de France Grand Depart ‘Turning Yorkshire Yellow’ campaign by creating bright yellow bin tags.
All households across Richmondshire will receive a bin tag – a helpful mini-guide which will give information about Le Tour coming to Yorkshire and how Le Tour will affect the residents and local community.
They will highlight information on where to watch the race as well as where to find information on the delays and route diversions expected from Thursday 3 July when it is hoped that the number of visitors to the area will increase. Road closures will be in place at least 8 hours in advance of the start of the race.
One of the best places to watch the race unfold will be in one of the Grand Départ Spectator Hubs; they will be set up in Hawes, Aysgarth and Leyburn. With free admission, the Grand Départ Spectator Hubs will have a big screen providing live coverage of the race together with refreshments, entertainment and toilets. Hubs will be accessible to all with an ambition to make this the most inclusive Le Tour ever as the biggest annual sporting event in the world comes to Yorkshire.
Richmondshire District Council advises people to arrive early to watch the race whether that be in a Hub or to line the route.In order to house all the extra visitors to Richmondshire there will be temporary car parks and campsites springing up all over the area in preparation for this unique – and exciting event so keep in touch with the websites detailed below to be up to date and informed on Le Tour de France in Yorkshire.
On the Day…
440 vehicles will travel on the race route over a three hour period, including the peloton and 180 publicity vehicles giving freebies to the watching spectators. The publicity vehicles will enter Bishopdale at 11.40 hours on 5 July and the riders will follow two hours later. Le Tour will leave Richmondshire via Jervaulx at around 15.25 hours. The peloton will cover 48 miles though the beautiful Richmondshire countryside. It will be a once in a lifetime event and can be enjoyed by the whole family.
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