Huge roadside support a major factor in securing 2019 World Championships for Yorkshire

An expected high turnout of spectators on the roadside was one of the key factors of securing the Worlds for Yorkshire ahead of its rivals

(Image credit: Andy Jones)

Public support for cycling and anticipated high crowd turnout were the key factors in Yorkshire securing the right to host the 2019 UCI Road World Championships.

Speaking at the announcement of Yorkshire’s successful bid, UCI president Brian Cookson said that there was “a lot of enthusiasm in Yorkshire and rest of the UK” for cycling.

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