Tour de Roberttown cycle race is back - here are all the details

Roberttown’s answer to the world famous Tour de France cycle race is back this year - here are all the details.
By Jessica Barton
Published 22nd Apr 2023, 14:00 BST
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The Tour de Roberttown will set off from the village on Sunday, May 14, with cyclists young and old invited to take part in the annual event.

The 2.7-mile cycle race is organised and run by members of the Roberttown Community Cycling Club and aims to promote cycling as a fun activity for the whole family to enjoy.

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The route goes through the village centre, up and down Roberttown Lane and local streets before finishing at Roberttown Community Centre on Church Road, where there will be refreshments and a tombola.

Riders make their way up the Roberttown Lane climb during the 2022 event. (Image: Leeds Media Services)Riders make their way up the Roberttown Lane climb during the 2022 event. (Image: Leeds Media Services)
Riders make their way up the Roberttown Lane climb during the 2022 event. (Image: Leeds Media Services)

Outgoing club chairman, Mark Smith, said: “I hope the local community will be out in force to celebrate cycling as a fun activity.”

Participants of this year’s race are asked to gather at Commonside from 10am, with the ride starting at 10.30am.

A souvenir will be given to all children taking part and club members will be marshalling the event.

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