Scarborough ready to give a warm welcome to Tour de Yorkshire trophies in tour
Both the men’s and women’s trophies will visit each of the start and finish locations on their travels, making an appearance at schools, leisure centres and iconic venues along the way.
A variety of events and activities are planned across the eight host towns and cities.
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Hide AdThe trophies will follow the route of the 2019 Tour de Yorkshire, visiting Scarborough on Tuesday March 12 and, prior to that, Bridlington on Monday March 11.
Sir Gary Verity, Chief Executive of Welcome to Yorkshire, said: “The Tour de Yorkshire Trophy Tour is always a popular event and a great opportunity for communities to start to build the excitement ahead of the upcoming race.
“There are plans for the trophies to visit various schools as part of the tour which will give a lot of children a chance to see them with their own eyes - it might even inspire the next generation of cycling stars.”
The gold-plated trophies were designed and made by hand at world leading trophy makers Thomas Fattorini Ltd, which was founded in 1827 by Antonio Fattorini - an Italian speaking immigrant who settled in Yorkshire.
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Hide AdThe trophies will be transported to each of the venues - which also include Doncaster, Selby, Barnsley, Bedale, Halifax and Leeds - in one of Welcome to Yorkshire’s branded BMWs, supplied by Global Autocare, complete with the iconic yellow Y attached to the roof.