The Tour de Yorkshire is pedalling its way through the county this weekend. There’s a fantastic atmosphere in the Calder Valley. Lots of the shops have made a big effort with their cycling-themed window displays; houses along the route sport bright yellow bicycles in their windows and the schools have gone to town with banners and cycling figures attached to railings.
We drove up Cragg Vale (the longest, continuous gradient in the country) this week to reckie a good vantage point for Sunday. There are multiple colourful strings of bunting right the way to the top – apparently it’s a world record attempt – over 10 kilometre’s worth!
The Tour’s visit to this area will be a once in a lifetime occurrence – here’s a little cross-section of commemorative and celebratory things produced in recognition.
- Bang Tidy Clothing women’s Yorkshire Cyclisme 2014 T shirt: £10.97, Amazon
- Tour de Yorkshire, day two – signed, mounted limited-edition print: £120, Michelle Campbell Art
- Handmade Tour de France Yorkshire bunting: £15, Etsy
- Velo-City – 12-bottle case: £32.50, York Brewery
- Cragg Vale cyclists print – inspired by Tour de Yorkshire: £45, Folksy
