Edinburgh Favourites For Le Tour 2014

Last updated : 09 December 2012 By Kev Monks

Edinburgh, the capital of Scotland is favourite to host the Grand Depart of the 2014 Tour De France.

Utrecht, Lille and Ypres appear out of running and www.cyclingnews.com are reporting that Edinburgh City Council are voting this Thursday on plans to stage the traditional meet the riders event at Edinburgh Castle, a ceremonial ride around the city before the start of the race, which would herald the start of three days of the Tour De France on British roads.

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