The East Riding of Yorkshire will host the Tour de Yorkshire Trophy this month, as excitement for the three-day event builds ahead of the race start in Beverley on Friday, 29 April.
Designed and made by famed Yorkshire company Thomas Fattorini Ltd, the trophy will visit the East Riding on Monday, 18 April and will visit a number oif schools including some in Bevelrey.
Keldmarsh Primary School, Beverley Minster Primary School Beverley St Nicholas Primary School, Beverley Primary School, St Mary’s Primary School, Molescroft Primary School and Cherry Burton Primary School will all get to see the trophy.
Members of the public will also be able to catch a glimpse of the trophy on Monday, 18 April in Wednesday Market, Beverley, from 12noon-12.45pm and in the High Street, Market Weighton, from 1.15-2pm.
Councillor Stephen Parnaby OBE, leader of East Riding of Yorkshire Council, said:
“As a sponsor of the Tour de Yorkshire, the council is proud to again host the trophy.”
“The itinerary for Monday, 18 April has been devised to allow school children to see the prize up close and for residents to also catch a glimpse of the trophy in Beverley and Market Weighton ahead of the race.”
“The trophy tour last year was a huge success and helped promote the Tour de Yorkshire and build up the anticipation for the event.”
For further information about the street level route, visit www.letouryorkshire.com
