Tour de Yorkshire 2016 start and finish towns revealed

Scarborough, Beverley, Otley, Doncaster, Settle and Middlesbrough will host either a start or finish of the 2016 Tour de Yorkshire

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Stage 1 : Leeds - Harrogate
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Welcome to Yorkshire have revealed where the three stages of the 2016 Tour de Yorkshire will start and finish, with Scarbrough the only town from the inaugural edition to host the race again.

Beverley, Otley, Doncaster, Settle and Middlesbrough are also selected to host a start or finish, but it has not been revealed which ones will feature on which stage. The race will run between Friday, April 29 and Sunday, May 1, while the women's race will be held on Saturday, April 30.

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Stuart Clarke is a News Associates trained journalist who has worked for the likes of the British Olympic Associate, British Rowing and the England and Wales Cricket Board, and of course Cycling Weekly. His work at Cycling Weekly has focused upon professional racing, following the World Tour races and its characters.