First stage (Leeds -> Harrogate) of the TDF

[craigdabrown]

Hi all!

I know a number of people have already ridden the route of the First Stage of the TDF (Leeds -> Harrogate) as part of an organised event – such as Mike doing his charity Power Pelaton and also the Etape de Yorkshire.

However, I wondered if anyone has ridden it on a normal day, no closed roads etc., as a personal ride? I think Rob organised a Club Ride from York a few weeks back, which tackled the key aspects of the route, but I was unable to participate in that.

The reason I ask is that I’m riding it with 25 colleagues from work and I’m slightly concerned that some of the roads on the official route might be a bit busy traffic-wise. Most of the guys cycle fairly regularly, although perhaps not in a group, and we will be splitting into separate, smaller groups when tackling it, over two days, on a Thursday and Friday in early September.

Obviously there's a plethora of routes on Strava and Garmin but if anyone can provide some personal experience, or a good route, then that would be a great help.

Thanks in advance for any information received.

Craig

[Ros]

Hi Craig
I did this ride as part of a group from work in June. We did the ride over three days, Sun Mon and Tues.
PM me an email address and I'll respond to you, forum is very public......
Ros

[mikeh]

Hi Craig,

Apologies if I'm too late with this post. I rode the route a number of times in preparation for my ride and didn't have any real problems. It may be just worthwhile highlighting the busy sections to the group.

If everyone keeps their eyes and ears open there shouldn't be a problem.

[craigdabrown]

Thanks for the information Ros and Mike.

Ros, can't seem to get pm on forum to send but if you e-mail me at craig.brown@cliftoncc.org that would be great.

Craig