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The Tour de Yorkshire was a professional road cycling stage race held in Yorkshire, England, from 2015 through 2019. Created after Yorkshire hosted the opening stages of the 2014 Tour de France, it featured separate men's and women's competitions and routes that showcased the county's cities, villages, and steep rural roads. It was intended for elite racing teams and spectators of international road cycling.
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When was the Tour de Yorkshire held?
The professional road race ran from 2015 through 2019. It was created after Yorkshire hosted the opening stages of the 2014 Tour de France.
Did the Tour de Yorkshire include women's racing?
Yes. The event featured separate men's and women's competitions, making women's racing part of the event from its early editions.
Where did the Tour de Yorkshire race?
Its routes crossed Yorkshire in northern England. The courses were designed to showcase the county's towns, countryside, climbs, and roads to international cycling audiences.
Why was the Tour de Yorkshire created?
Yorkshire's successful role in the 2014 Tour de France Grand Départ created momentum for a local professional stage race. The Tour de Yorkshire turned that attention into an annual men's and women's event from 2015 to 2019.
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