The Yorkshire Coast is a bloomin’ beautiful bit of God’s Own Country – and this new coastal cycle route allows visitors to explore 260 miles with 12 routes varying in length. The new cycling routes aim to attradct visitors and boost the local economy.
The routes will vary in surface, letting cyclists explore on gravel, touring and road bikes, according to Route YC. Developed by adventure cyclists Markus Stitz, Mark Beaumont and Jenny Graham, the new routes have been tailored to different abilities.
You can choice between three long-distance routes and nine itineraries all of which can becompleted in a single day, according to Jenny Graham.
Route YV is funded by Yorkshire Coast Business Improvement District, and a spokesperson said that the starting points for the single-day routes would be Grosmont, Filey, Whitby, Scarborough, Bridlington and Hornsea. So, there are a range of different spots you can explore on any given day.
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The main circular route starts and finishes in Scarborough and could be cycled on using gravel bikes, they added. There is also a weekender route that starts in Whitby and a cycling touring route from the ferry terminal in Hull to Staithes in North Yorkshire.
Markus Stitz, who was the first person to cycle the world on a single-speed bike, said: “We’re really proud to be unveiling the new Route YC cycle network.
“People from around the UK and beyond can now enjoy a new range of on and off-road cycle routes that will allow them to get off the beaten track and discover what the region has to offer.”
Kerry Carruthers, chief executive officer of Route YC, said: “We’re offering people a variety of new ways to create their own two-wheel adventure.
“As well as visitors from around the UK, we also hope to attract international cycling enthusiasts.”
To find out more, head over to the Route YC website here.
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