Two stages of the Tour de France 2014 are to take place in the county of Yorkshire, Northern England, on July 5 and 6, before a third stage is set to be hosted in London.

This all French route is a classic.

Riders in the 100th edition of the Tour de France will face an unprecedented double ascent of the iconic l'Alpe d'Huez as the race tries to move past the downfall of seven-time champion Lance Armstrong.