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THE GRAND DÉPART 2014

Submitted by Dave Pickersgill on Fri, 29/11/2013 - 19:19

Do you want to be involved? - the deadline to volunteer as a 'tourmaker' is 31st.December ..... also an excellent article in the Guardian about the impact the tour could have! 

 

 

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British National Hill Climb Championships (cycling)

Submitted by Dave Pickersgill on Wed, 13/11/2013 - 15:29

Stocksbridge is hosting the British National Hill Climb Championships (cycling).

The last time Pea Royd Lane was used was in 2009.

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Stocksbridge gears up for Le Tour!

Submitted by Dave Pickersgill on Tue, 12/11/2013 - 11:00

Tour de France 6th July 2014 

A sub group of the Stocksbridge Events and 4SLC Teams are meeting on Monday 18th.November and on the 9th.December to at the Town Hall from 1900 to discuss all the possibilities of promoting the Town, including the introduction of our fantastic community , with all its community groups, leisure facilities, pubs clubs and businesses, not just the day of the race but during the 100 days leading up to the event.

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Le Tour à pied

Submitted by Dave Pickersgill on Mon, 04/11/2013 - 18:04

Stocksbridge Walkers are Welcome have produced a 14.5 mile walk, 'Le Tour à pied,’ which runs approximately parallel to the route of Le Tour from Langsett to High Bradfield. This is available to download.

A limited number of 12 page A5 booklets are also available, at no cost, from local outlets. 

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Le Tour route finalised!

Submitted by Dave Pickersgill on Wed, 23/10/2013 - 14:19

The full final route of the Tour de France Grant Départ 2014 was officially made available earlier to-day. Le Tour travels from Leeds to Harrogate on Saturday 5th.July, then from York to Sheffield on Sunday 6th. July 2014 - the 'Stocksbridge loop' is as predicted - Langsett/ Midhopestones/ Mortimer Road/ Penistone Road/ High Bradfield. The route then goes on to Oughtibridge and Grenoside before looping back into the centre of Sheffield.

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the Tour de France ('Le Tour') skirts Stocksbridge

Submitted by Dave Pickersgill on Sun, 28/07/2013 - 16:03

On Sunday 6th.July 2014, the Tour de France ('Le Tour') skirts Stocksbridge. The route comes through Langsett, passes through Midhopestones, and skirts the Canyards before reaching High Bradfield. The tour then continues through Oughtibridge and Grenoside to the finish in Sheffield. 

There will be road closures and major traffic disruption, but this will be a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. This is the third biggest sporting event in the world and, as such, offers Stocksbridge a chance to put itself on the map!

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