Skipton High Street has been confirmed as part of the route for next year’s Grand Depart of the world famous Tour de France.
Day one of the race – on Saturday, July 5, will enter the town from Otley Road and Newmarket Street before going up the High Street and leaving the town via Grassington Road.
The race details were confirmed today (Wednesday) at a special ceremony in Paris, France.
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