In 2027, Sheffield is set to play a central part in one of the biggest sporting events in women’s cycling history as the Tour de France Femmes makes its way to South Yorkshire for the first time next summer – an event that is sure to have plenty of crowds gathering once more as the city welcomes the speedy Tour de France Femmes with Zwift.
As we look ahead to next years event, we couldn’t help but remember 12 years ago, when the city turned yellow for the incredible event.
Do you remember 2014, when the Sheffield saw top cyclists battle it out on the city’s steep streets from Bradfield to Wincobank, before finishing in front of Forgemasters?
Fans turned out in their thousands too. Take a ride down memory lane with these photos.
13. Leigh Bramall
Do you remember when Leigh Bramall (left) was deputy leader of the council? Here he is at a marker stone for the finish line next to Broughton Lane roundabout.
14. Fans at the finish line in front of Sheffield Forgemasters
Tour de France 2014 Stage 2 - Sheffield Motorpoint Arena Fans at the finish line in front of Sheffield Forgemasters | Johnston Press
15. Geraint
Geraint Thomas 12-years ago. The Welshman may not have won back in 2014. But the former cyclist later won the 2018 Tour de France, becoming the first Welshman and third British rider to win it.
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NSST 4-7-14 Tour Team MC 12 Star Staff wear it Yellow for their tour De France T shirts | Johnston Press