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Thirteen years on from Yorkshire, how can the Tour de France Grand Départ in the UK in 2027 actually deliver a lasting legacy this time around?

As the UK prepares for the 2027 Tour de France Grand Départ, communities are reflecting on the economic and cultural footprint left by the historic 2014 Yorkshire start. Local establishments like the Bank View Café, famously decorated in polka dots by owner Pete Sparks, experienced long-term boosts in turnover following the race, while millions of roadside spectators and significant spikes in regional cycling participation underscored the event's massive reach.

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