Businesses along TDY route speak of 'massive blow' to their finances

Stage One Cycles
Stage One Cycles was set up following success of TDY

In 2019, the Tour De Yorkshire contributed nearly £60 million to the local economy and businesses across Yorkshire.

Stage One Cycles in Hawes was set up following the success of the race. Owner Mike Allenby says the cancellation is a massive blow for business.

Meanwhile, the boss of Welcome to Yorkshire says this is not the end for the Tour De Yorkshire, despite its cancellation for the third year in a row.

The event has been called off for the last two years because of the pandemic. Organisers say this time around financial uncertainties mean the race just isn't viable.