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Grand Départ brought £102m to county's economy

A report out today on the economic and social impact of this summer's Tour De France's Grand Depart , which started in Leeds and went through West, North and South Yorkshire over two days, will reveal that it produced a £102 million boost for Yorkshire.

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Gary Verity: Le Tour created life long memories

The man who brought le Tour de France to Yorkshire says that financial figures released today showing the benefits the event brought to the county back up the success of the weekend.

Gary Verity told ITV Calendar that the arrival of the world's biggest cycle race had create memories that would stay with people for their whole lives.

The leader of Leeds City Council said even though running the event went over budget, it was worth the cost:

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