READ: Trail opens up Yorkshire Dales to cyclists – and helps reduce reliance on cars The spectacle kicks off for stage one in Beverley on Thursday, May 3 and takes in Ilkley, Doncaster, Barnsley Rotherham, Halifax and Scarborough among other towns before the grand finale in Leeds on Sunday, May 6. All roads along the routes will have a rolling road block of around 30 minutes as the cyclists pass through. All race timings can be found by visiting: https://letour.yorkshire.com/information/timings DONCASTER STAGE ONE - THURSDAY 3 MAY WOMEN'S RACE (Starts Beverley 8.40am, all timings approximate) Sykehouse 11.14 Fosterhouses 11.20 Fishlake 11.23 Stainforth 11.27 Dunscroft 11.30 Hatfield 11.32 Hatfield Woodhouse 11.36 Blaxton 11.50 Auckley 11.54 Bessacarr 12.01 Bennetthorpe (finish) 12.08 STAGE ONE - THURSDAY 3 MAY MEN'S RACE (Starts Beverley 13.50pm, all timings approximate) Sykehouse 17.18 Fosterhouses 17.24 Fishlake 17.26 Stainforth 17.30 Dunscroft 17.33 Hatfield 17.35 Hatfield Woodhouse 17.38 Blaxton 17.51 Auckley 17.55 Bessacarr 18.01 Bennetthorpe 18.08 (finish) STAGE TWO - FRIDAY 4 MAY WOMEN'S RACE (Starts Barnsley 9.05am, all timings approximate) Conisbrough 9.45am Denaby Main 9.50am Mexborough 9.53am Adwick on Dearne 9.58am Harlington 10.01 Barnburgh 10.02 Hooton Pagnell 10.11 Iklley (finish) 12.21 STAGE TWO - FRIDAY 4 MAY MEN'S RACE (Starts Barnsley 14.20pm, all timings approximate) Conisbrough 15.33pm Denaby Main 15.37 Mexborough 15.40 Adwick on Dearne 15.44 Harlington 15.47 Barnburgh 15.47 Hooton Pagnell 15.55 Iklley (finish) 17.48 Which roads will be closed? As the races go through Doncaster, there will be a ‘rolling road closure’ along the route. These are due to start and finish around 30-45 minutes before and after the race passes through. Certain parts of the route such as Bennetthorpe and South Parade will be closed the entire day. Roads will be closed from 6pm Wednesday 2 May until 9pm Thursday 3 May. For access, call 01302 736000 The following locations ALL have 'No Stopping' restrictions that must be adhered to by law: Pinfold Lane, Fishlake (from Sour Lane to Dirty Lane) 3 May - 07:00 - 19.00 High Street, Hatfield (from Station Road to Old Thorne Road) 3 May - 07:00 - 19:00 Bawtry Road, Bessacarr (from 30 metres S/W junction with Plumpton Park Road to Bawtry Road) 3 May 07:00 - 19:00 Bawtry Road, Doncaster (from Bawtry Road to Racecourse Roundabout) 3 May 07:00 - 19:00 Bennetthorpe, Bennetthorpe (from junction with A18 Carr House Road, continuing into South Parade 2 May 18:00 to 20.00 3 May South Parade, Doncaster (continuing from South Parade Junction with Thorne Road) 2 May 18:00 to 20.00 3 May Adwick Road, Mexborough (from A6023 Doncaster Road to Arnold Crescent) 4 May - 07:00-19:00 Hooton Pagnell (Junction with North Field Road 155 metres west of its junction with Butt Lane) 4 May - 07:00-19:00 What about parking? There are the usual range of parking options available in Doncaster town centre. ROTHERHAM These are the main roads affected: Barrowfield Lane Main Street Cortworth Lane and Hoober Lane at Wentworth, Wentworth Road Victoria Street and Hooton Road in Swinton Kilnhurst Road to the A630 Doncaster Road to Hooton Roberts before the race enters Doncaster. Road closures and affected roads There will be temporary rolling road closures in the morning, when the women’s race passes through, and mid-afternoon, when the men’s race takes place. These are likely to be of no more than 20-30 minutes and roads will re-open as soon as the riders have passed through. Women’s Race – Timings and Road Closures Cyclists will leave the starting line in Barnsley at 9am. Timings for the local area are expected to be as follows (all timings are approximate): Wentworth 9.24am - 9.26am Hoober 9.29am - 9.32am Swinton 9.36am - 9.40am Kilnhurst 9.38am - 9.41am Hooton Roberts 9.41am - 9.46am The route, which comes into the borough at Wentworth, will be closed from 9am ahead of the race passing through. All roads in the borough are expected to be open again by 10.15am. Men’s Race – Timings and Road Closures The men’s race leaves Barnsley Town Centre at 2.30pm. The route will be closed from 2.45pm, with all roads in the borough expected to be reopened by 4pm. Wentworth 3.15 pm - 3.19 pm Hoober 3.19 pm - 3.24 pm Swinton 3.25 pm - 3.30 pm Kilnhurst 3.26 pm - 3.32 pm Hooton Roberts 3.30 pm - 3.36 pm HALIFAX Most will be rolling road closures lasting no more than 30 minutes; these will be managed by 30 moto police. There is a clearway along the route and parked vehicles must be off the race route in good time. In Halifax, the centre of the town will be fully closed to unauthorised vehicular traffic from 6am until 3pm on Sunday, May 6. This is to accommodate the team buses and support vehicles for the race that will be parked along Horton Street, Market Street and Russell Street. The area is fully accessible for pedestrians that will have the opportunity to see the cyclists arriving on the team buses LEEDS (All roads are whole roads unless otherwise stated) Friday, May 4 These roads will only be closed for as long as required to allow each race to pass. The closure will be put in place by the police who are escorting the race. The race caravan will travel on open roads and the police will hold traffic at stopping points along the route as determined by the event organisers. Closures for the caravan will be approximately 10 minutes duration. All of the below roads will have a rolling road block between 10.15am and 6.30pm and will be closed for as long as required: A656 Barnsdale Road, Leeds/Wakefield Boundary to Longdike Lane B6137 Longdike Lane B6137 High Street B6137 Leeds Road A63 Selby Road, Leeds Road to Lidgett Lane B6137 Lidgett Lane B6137 Main Street Town End, Aberford Road to Barwick Road Barwick Road Long Lane Leeds Road Main Street Station Road Scholes Lane A64 York Road, Scholes Lane to Thorner Lane READ: If you use your phone as a sat nav you could be hit with a £200 fine Thorner Lane Lower Sandhills Main Street Church View Milner Lane Holme Farm Lane, Milner Lane to Mill Lane Mill Lane, Holme Farm Road to Rigton Green Rigton Green, Mill Lane to Rigton Bank Rigton Bank Keswick Lane Wike Lane, Keswick Lane to Main Street Main Street Lumby Lane A659 Harewood Avenue A659 The Avenue A61 Harrogate Road, The Avenue to the North Yorks boundary at Harewood Bridge Note: The race route passes into North Yorkshire along Harrogate Road, Weeton Lane, Main Street, Wescoe Hill Lane, Castley Lane and A658 Harrogate Road returning into the Leeds City Council area over Pool Bridge. This section of the route is included in the Traffic Regulation Order promoted for the event by North Yorkshire County Council. A658 Main Street, Pool A658 Pool Bank New Road, Main Street to Old Pool Bank Old Pool Bank FIXED CLOSURE A660 Leeds Road, Old Pool Bank to Leeds Road Leeds Road, A660 Leeds Road to Gay Lane Gay Lane Bondgate Kirkgate Manor Square Clapgate Bridge Street Billam’s Hill Weston Lane MOT test changes: the strict new rules being introduced in May that could affect your car Additional closures to effect race and crowd safety These roads will be closed to traffic, except for essential access, for the period stated below. Old Pool Bank, Pool Pool Bank New Road to Leeds Road 6am to 6.30pm Woodacre Lane, Bardsey 9.30am to 3pm People are prohibited from stopping or towing between midnight and 6.30pm on the following roads: A656 Barnsdale Road, Leeds/Wakefield Boundary to Longdike Lane B6137 Longdike Lane B6137 High Street B6137 Leeds Road A63 Selby Road, Leeds Road to Lidgett Lane B6137 Lidgett Lane B6137 Main Street Town End, Aberford Road to Barwick Road Barwick Road Long Lane Leeds Road Main Street Station Road Scholes Lane A64 York Road, Scholes Lane to Thorner Lane Thorner Lane Lower Sandhills Main Street Church View Milner Lane Holme Farm Lane, Milner Lane to Mill Lane Mill Lane, Holme Farm Road to Rigton Green Rigton Green, Mill Lane to Rigton Bank Rigton Bank Keswick Lane Wike Lane, Keswick Lane to Main Street Main Street Lumby Lane A659 Harewood Avenue A659 The Avenue A61 Harrogate Road, The Avenue to the North Yorkshire boundary at Harewood Bridge A658 Main Street, Pool A658 Pool Bank New Road, Main Street to Old Pool Bank Old Pool Bank, Pool Bank New Road to Leeds Road A660 Leeds Road, Old Pool Bank to Leeds Road Leeds Road, A660 Leeds Road to Gay Lane Gay Lane Bondgate Kirkgate Manor Square Clapgate Bridge Street Billam’s Hill Weston Lan READ: How to appeal a parking ticket Sunday, May 6 All of the below roads will have a rolling road block between 3.30pm and 6.30pm and will be closed for as long as required: These roads will only be closed for as long as required to allow the race to pass. The closure will be put in place by the police who are escorting the race. The race caravan will travel on open roads and the police will hold traffic at stopping points along the route as determined by the event organisers. Closures for the caravan will be approximately 10 minutes duration. Newall Carr Road, Leeds / North Yorks Boundary to Billams Hill Billams Hill Bridge Street Clapgate Manor Square Kirkgate Bondgate Gay Lane East Chevin Road FIXED CLOSURE Bramhope Old Lane Old Lane A658 Pool Bank New Road A659 Arthington Lane, Pool Bank New Road to Black Hill Road Black Hill Road FIXED CLOSURE Arthington Road FIXED CLOSURE Arthington Road, Black Hill Lane to Eccup Lane Eccup Lane, Arthington Road to Church Lane Church Lane A660 Otley Road, Church Lane to New Adel Lane New Adel Lane Otley Old Road, New Adel Lane to Spen Lane Spen Lane A6120 Ring Road West, Park Spen Lane to Spen Lane Spen Lane Abbey Walk A65 Abbey Road, Abbey Walk to Bridge Road B6157 Bridge Road Wyther Lane Armley Ridge Road, Wyther Lane to Cockshott Lane Cockshott Lane A647 Stanningley Road, Cockshott Lane to Ledgard Way Ledgard Way Canal Road, Ledguard Way to Viaduct Road Viaduct Road Burley Place Willow Road Burley Road, Willow Road to Burley Street Burley Street Park Lane FIXED CLOSURE Westgate FIXED CLOSURE The Headrow FIXED CLOSURE Additional road closures to effect race and crowd safety: These roads will be closed to traffic, except for essential access to properties, between 6am and 6.30pm. East Chevin Road Black Hill Road Arthington Road, Black Hill Road to Black Hill Lane These roads will be closed to traffic, except for essential access to properties, between midnight and 10pm: Park Lane, Burley Street to Westgate Westgate The Headrow, Westgate to Albion Street Great George Street, Portland Street to Dudley Way Calverley Street, South Parade to Portland Street Portland Crescent Portland Gate Cookridge Street Oxford Place Alexander Street Park Row, The Headrow to South Parade Rossington Street Percival Street Vernon Street St. Anne’s Street, The Light car park to Cookridge Street The following roads will be effected between 5am and 10.30pm: St Mark’s Road, Raglan Road to Servia Hill Cathcart Street / Raglan Road at the junction with St Mark’s Road People are prohibited from stopping or towing between midnight and 6.30pm on the following roads: Newall Carr Road Leeds / North Yorks Boundary to Billams Hill Billams Hill Bridge Street Clapgate Manor Square Kirkgate Bondgate Gay Lane East Chevin Road Bramhope Old Lane Old Lane A658 Pool Bank New Road A659 Arthington Lane, Pool Bank New Road to Black Hill Road Black Hill Road Arthington Road, Black Hill Road to Eccup Lane Eccup Lane, Arthington Road to Church Lane Church Lane A660 Otley Road, Church Lane to New Adel Lane New Adel Lane Otley Old Road, New Adel Lane to Spen Lane Spen Lane A6120 Ring Road West, Park Spen Lane to Spen Lane Spen Lane Abbey Walk A65 Abbey Road, Abbey Walk to Bridge Road B6157 Bridge Road Wyther Lane Armley Ridge Road, Wyther Lane to Cockshott Lane Cockshott Lane A647 Stanningley Road, Cockshott Lane to Ledgard Way Ledgard Way Canal Road, Ledguard Way to Viaduct Road Viaduct Road Burley Place Willow Road Burley Road, Willow Road to Burley Street Burley Street The following roads have a prohibition on stopping and towing zone on both Saturday, May 5 and Sunday, May 6: Park Lane, Burley Street to Westgate Westgate The Headrow, Westgate to Albion Street Great George Street, Portland Street to Dudley Way Calverley Street, South Parade to Portland Street Portland Crescent Portland Gate Cookridge Street Oxford Place Alexander Street Park Row, The Headrow to South Parade Rossington Street Percival Street Vernon Street St. Anne’s Street, The Light car park to Cookridge Street Between midnight on Saturday, May 5 and 10.30pm on Sunday, May 6: St Mark’s Street, Raglan Road to Servia Street Parking for blue badge holders only - suspension of existing parking places on Sunday, May 6: Calverley Street Pay and Display and Loading bays between Portland Way & Willow Terrace Road Park Square West Park Square North Park Square East Temporary one-way traffic flow to assist the safe management of access to/from car parks on Sunday, May 6 between 5am and 10.30pm: Rampart Road from Woodhouse Street to Woodhouse Lane Temporary banned right turn to assist the safe management of access to/from car parks between 5am and 10.30pm: Rampart Road, Woodhouse Lane (northbound) Woodhouse Lane (northbound), Rampart Road A temporary speed limit of 20MPH will be in place on the following roads between midnight and 6.30pm on Sunday, May 6: A659 Otley Road, Weardley Lane to A61 Harrogate Road A61 Harrogate Road from a point 1000m west of the junction with A659 Otley Road to the North Yorks boundary at Harewood Bridge FEATURE: Stopping the mobile menace: in the cab with police’s undercover truckers EAST COAST Saturday May 5 Filey For those wanting to watch the race in Filey, parking will be restricted on the sea front but there will be ample long stay parking available at Filey Country Park and West Avenue. The race is due in Filey between 4.48pm and 5.09pm. Cote de Silpho Parking in the area of the climb will be limited and spectators travelling by car may have to walk some distance to the climb. Those driving are asked to park responsibly and get there early – the race is due at the climb from about 4.16pm to 4.34pm. The climb will be closed to vehicles from 1.00pm to 5.00pm. Scarborough The race is scheduled to reach Scarborough for the first time at 4.29pm before heading out to Filey, then back to Scarborough for the grand finale in North Bay at 5.26pm. As the race passes through Scarborough twice, some roads will be closed for longer. Traffic congestion is expected in the town centre, particularly the A165 between Valley Bridge and Queen Margaret’s Road. Residents and visitors are asked to avoid driving in the area between Valley Bridge and Queen Margaret’s Road between 3pm and 6pm if possible and to allow additional time for their journey. A summary of the road closures in Scarborough and the surrounding area is below: Closed 1pm to 5.30pm – Cote de Silpho and Silpho Closed 4pm to 5.15pm – A165 Peasholm Roundabout to Valley Bridge Closed 4pm to 6pm – Scarborough A165 Valley Bridge to Queen Margaret’s Road Closed 4.40pm to 6pm – Stoney Haggs Lane to Queen Margaret’s Road Closed 3pm to 6pm – Foreshore Road Closed 1pm to 6pm – Sandside Closed 6am to 11.59pm – North Bay (Marine Drive/Royal Albert Drive) Pocklington The town centre is closed off along with the usual parking spaces but free parking is available on West Green. BARNSLEY Road closures from 10pm Thursday, May 3 – 10pm Friday, May 4 Church Street St Mary’s Gate Sadler Gate 3am – 10pm Friday, May 4 Hanson Street Royal Street Falcon Street Eastgate Regent Street County Way Regent Street South 6am – 10pm Friday, May 4 Market Hill Kendray Street Eldon Street Cheapside May Day Green Peel Square Market Street Queen Street Albert Street Shambles Street (exiting town) Midland Street (open to taxis only) Women’s race, Friday, May 4 – (additional to Phase 3 between 8.30am and 9.45am) Harborough Hill Westway Shambles Street Wellington Street Island Corner New Street Church Lane St Mary’s Place Pall Mall Old Mill lane Eldon Street North Wesley Street Sheffield Road/A61 Friday, May 4 – (additional to Phase 3 between 1.30pm and 3.30pm) Shambles Street Church Lane St Mary’s Place Old Mill lane Road closure King of the Mountain – Côte de Blacker Hill A full road closure will be implemented in this area from 6am – 7pm on Friday 4 May to ensure the safety of spectators on site throughout the day. Women’s race, Friday 4 May – rolling Thurgoland Bank - A full road closure will be implemented in this area from 1:30pm – 3:30pm on Friday 4 May to ensure the safety of spectators. Men’s race, Friday 4 May – rolling road closure The race is expected to arrive in the area at approximately 2.30pm with the rolling road closure to be implemented between 20 and 45 minutes in advance of race arrival. All on street parking will be prohibited between 2pm – 3.30pm. All vehicles must be moved to an alternative location during this period. Women’s race, Friday 4 May – rolling road closure A full road closure will be in place on Old Mill Lane and Church Street from 8.30am to 9.45am which means there will be no access into Barnsley town centre from Huddersfield Road between this time. The race will be leaving Barnsley town centre at 9am with the rolling road closure to be implemented between 20 and 45 minutes in advance of race arrival. Please plan your day around these requirements. All on street parking will be prohibited between 8.15am – 9.30am. All vehicles must be moved to an alternative location during this period. Men’s race, Friday 4 May – rolling road closure A rolling road closure will be implemented on Huddersfield Road from 1.40pm to 2.40pm. The race will leave the town hall at 2:20pm and is expected to arrive in the area at approximately 2.25pm with the rolling road closure to be implemented between 20 and 45 minutes in advance of race arrival. FEATURE: People are using laser jammers to foil traffic cameras. Does it work, and is it legal? NORTH YORKSHIRE Friday, May 4 Rolling road closures will be in place while the race passes the following locations: Men's race Weeton 4.15pm to 5.30pm Weston 5pm to 6.15pm Askwith 5pm to 6.15pm Women's race Weeton 11.10am to 12.25pm Weston 11.35am to 12.50pm Askwith 11.35am to 12.50pm Saturday, May 5 Richmond Market place closed 6am to 23.59pm Catterick 12.50pm to 1.50pm Bellerby 12.50pm to 1.50pm Leyburn 1pm to 2pm Constable Burton 1.20pm to 2.20pm Patrick Brompton 1.20pm to 2.20pm Crakehall 1.20pm to 2.20pm Bedale 1.30pm to 2.30pm Leeming Bar 1.30pm to 2.30pm Morton-on-Swale 1.40pm to 2.40pm Ainderby Steeple 1.40pm to 2.40pm Northallerton 1.45pm to 2.45pm Thornton-le-Street 2pm to 3pm Thirsk 2pm to 3pm Sutton-under-Whitestonecliffe 2.15pm to 3.15pm Côte de Sutton Bank 10.30am to 4.30pm Helmsley 2.40pm to 3.40pm Kirkbymoorside 2.45pm to 4pm Pickering 3pm to 4.15pm Thornton-le-Dale 3pm to 4.15pm Allerston 3.15pm to 4.30pm Ebberston 3.15pm to 4.30pm Snainton 3.15pm to 4.30pm West Ayton 3.30pm to 4.45pm Hackness 3.45pm to 5pm Côte de Silpho 1pm to 5.30pm Silpho 1pm to 5.30pm Scalby 4pm to 5.15pm Scarborough 4pm to 5.15pm Filey 4.15pm to 5.35pm Muston 4.30pm to 5.45pm Cayton 4.40pm to 6pm Seame 4.40pm to 6pm Scarborough - Foreshore Road closed 3pm to 6pm and Sandside closed 1pm to 6pm Sunday, May 6 Sutton-in-Craven 12.40pm to 1.40pm Skipton 12.50pm to 1.50pm Embsay 12.50pm to 1.50pm Côte de Bardon Moor 1pm to 2pm Burnsall 1.15pm to 2.20pm Threshfield 1.15pm to 2.20pm Kettlewell 1.30pm to 2.35pm Côte de Park Rash 10.30am to 4.30pm Horsehouse 10.30am to 4.30pm Carlton 2pm to 3.20pm Middleham 2pm to 3.20pm East Witton 2.15pm to 3.20pm Masham 2.30pm to 3.45pm Kirkby Malzeard 2.30pm to 3.45pm Pateley Bridge 3pm to 4.15pm Côte de Greenhow Hill 8am to 5pm Greenhow Village 8am to 5pm Thruscross 3.20pm to 4.40pm Blubberhouses 3.20pm to 4.40pm