Well what a fantastic weekend of cycle racing, makes me proud to be a Yorkshire lad.

​Day one saw the crowds gather, despite the cold and wet weather, to watch the riders depart from Beverley on what was to prove a very tough day in the saddle to Settle.

​Day two,  I got up super early to cycle over to watch the ladies race, and cheer on Lizzie Armistead and her fellow cyclists.
Thankfully the weather was a lot better for everyone.
​Well done to the winner Kirsten Wild and runner up Lucy Garner.
It was such a shame that a fault with the TV coverage denied people at home the chance to see most of that days racing.

​Day three I watched the race from a very cold and windy Blakey Ridge, the riders looked like they weren't particularly enjoying that days riding. One rider was seen getting a very sticky bottle, eg hanging onto the team car whilst pretending to take a bottle from them. Watching them later on TV climb the Cote de Grosmont I was super impressed as I know how tough that climb is.
​Congratulations therefore must go to stage 3 and overall winner Thomas Voeckler who just beat Team Sky's Nicholas Roche and Orica Green Edges Adam Yates on the seafront at Scarborough.

​Thanks to all the organiser and volunteers who make this event happen every year, can't wait for next year.