Cyling is rapidly becoming one of the most popular sports in Britain. Here in Wharfedale, they are hundreds of new cyclists out every weekend! Why? There's no doubt that the success in the Olympics followed by the exploits of Brits Sir Bradley Wiggins, Mark Cavendish, Chris Froome and David Millar in the Tour de France has inspired a nation...
In 2014 the World's largest annual sporting event, the Tour de France, will be coming to Yorkshire and this will no doubt continue to raise the profile of this fantastic sport. Don't forget that Le Tour is coming through Ilkley/ Addingham on BOTH days!
What we would like to see as a result of all this success, is more people on the roads cycling as Yorkshire has some truely splendid routes to explore, for experts and for novices. So here are some ideas to get you on the road.
Buy a Bike!
Our local cycle shop is JD Cycles. 01943 816101. Click here or phone Jamie or Mitch! They can give you expert advice on the exact bike for you.
Hire a bike
For a relatively small charge you can take out a first-class bike for the weekend and explore Yorkshire in style. Dave Ferguson is your man 01756 795367.
Join our local cycling club
Cycling is a real community sport and Ilkley has the UK's fastest growing cycling club! Click here. They are keen to recruit new members, whatever your level of experience.
Find the best routes
There are plenty of routes for you to explore, from routes suitable for family day rides through to Four routes any hardcore cyclist must try. Or if you are feeling particularly ambitious, why not cycle the very route that your cycling heroes will be cycling during the Grand Depart in 2014?
Sportives
There are a number of Sportives across Yorkshire each year, find out more here.
Information supplied with help from Welcome to Yorkshire. Find out more about Le Tour here
(Yes, that's me -Tim! If I can get up that hill, anyone can!)
