Launch of Grand Depart stage from Leeds brought forward
The amendment means that the send off from The Headrow, in Leeds city centre, will now take place tomorrow at 11.05am – five minutes earlier than previously stated.
Organisers Amaury Sport Organisation advised that the change be made “to allow for additional time at Harewood House”, where the competitive element of the stage ceremonially starts at 12noon.
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The timings previously stated for the rest of the route from Harewood will remain the same.