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Experience the thrill of the UCI Road World Championships 2019 in Yorkshire, where cyclists from 90 countries compete in various races, culminating in Harrogate. Discover why Yorkshire was chosen to host this prestigious event and meet elite cyclists like Geraint Thomas and Lizzie Deignan. See cyclists navigate the unique Yorkshire terrain on different bikes, including tandem and handcycle. Witness the excitement as cyclists vie for the coveted rainbow jersey. Join the cheering crowds at popular race locations with flags and noise makers for a memorable experience. Attend the Para-Cycling International, feel the adrenaline as police escorts zoom past, and catch the rush of wind as the peloton races by. Engage in the cycling festivities - make a banner, watch a race, or take part in cycle training. It's time for an unforgettable cycling celebration in Yorkshire!
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YORKSHIRE 2019 UCI ROAD WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS Primary Images courtesy of SWPIX
UCI ROAD WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS Types of races: Road Races Individual Time Trials Team Time Trial Mixed Relay 11 ONE-DAY RACES EACH FINISHING IN HARROGATE
YORKSHIRE 2019 PARA-CYCLING INTERNATIONAL Para-Cycling Road Races A series of one-day races each finishing in Harrogate
YORKSHIRE – THE NEXT HOST! UCI Road World Championships started in 1921 A different host is chosen each year Hasn’t been held in UK since 1982 This year it will be in Yorkshire! Why do you think Yorkshire was chosen to host?
WHO WILL COMPETE? Men and women from 90 countries all coming to Yorkshire Three age groups: Junior (17-18) Under 23 Elite
MEET THE CYCLISTS “When the Tour de France came to Yorkshire the roads in were just lined with people: it was unbelievable! The atmosphere and the passion from all the fans was just amazing. To be the ones receiving all of that was great for morale.” “I did just about every sport going – swimming, hockey, netball, cross-country, football. I was in pretty much every team and if the team in the year above us were missing a hockey player, for example, I would play for them as well.” Geraint Thomas Men’s elite Lizzie Deignan Women’s elite
MEET THE CYCLISTS “Riding in Yorkshire is different to anywhere else in the world. When you get the good days and the sun is shining, it’s a very nice place to ride a bike” “It’s just brilliant [to be Britain’s most successful Paralympian] and I hope it allows me to use the opportunity to inspire more people and push women’s sport and para sport further forward.” Tom Pidcock Men’s U23 Sarah Storey Women’s elite para-cyclist
WHAT KIND OF BIKES ARE USED? A B C D E F
PARA-CYCLING BIKES Tandem Handcycle Tricycle Standard road bike 10
WHAT ELSE DO CYCLISTS NEED BESIDES BIKES? What else would you need?
WHAT DO THEY WIN? The rainbow jersey!
WHEN AND WHERE? UCI Road World Championships 22-29 September 2019 Yorkshire 2019 Para-Cycling International 21 September 2019 ACROSS YORKSHIREALL RACES FINISH IN HARROGATE
WHERE TO WATCH? The most popular places are the start, end and hill climbs of each race.
WHAT TO LOOK OUT FOR As you arrive… Bunting and banners Flags from other countries Cheering and chanting from the crowd. Lots of people bring noise makers! 1 2 15 3
WHAT TO LOOK OUT FOR As the race approaches… Police motorbikes and cars whizz by with sirens blaring and lights flashing
WHAT TO LOOK OUT FOR As the cyclists go by… Peloton The rush of wind National team kit 1 2 17 3
WHAT TO LOOK OUT FOR As the race passes… Camera crew filming from motorbikes and helicopters Support cars full of spare bikes End of race vehicle 1 2 18 3
OVER TO YOU Make a banner or noise maker Go and watch a race Take part in a cycle training course Cycle with friends or family 19
