Olympic champ Anna van der Breggen to race Tour de Yorkshire

    Olympic champion Anna van der Breggen will be on the start line for the Tour de Yorkshire in May.

    The 28-year-old Dutchwoman will be joined by British track stars Katie Archibald and Dani Rowe at the event, which takes place on 3-4 May and ends with a summit finish in Ilkley.

    Van der Breggen has been in typically imperious form this season – winning Strade Bianche, the Tour of Flanders, Fleche Wallonne and Liege-Bastogne-Liege

    Welcome to Yorkshire chief executive Sir Gary Verity said: "The Tour de Yorkshire women's race has cemented its place as one of the highest-profile races in the sport.

    "The top riders in the world are not just attracted to the fact we're able to offer one of the largest prize funds in the sport and full live TV coverage - it's because they get to ride in front of massive crowds, receive a warm Yorkshire welcome, and the terrain provides a tough and varied test."

    The men's race runs from 3-6 May.

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