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Six months may seem a long time, but it’s certain to fly by.

Before you know it, pro cycling’s top riders will be rolling along the Leeds’ Headrow towards Harrogate with the first maillot jaune of the 101st Tour up for grabs.

A scene to be replayed on the Headrow in Leeds this summer: the publicity caravane of the Tour de France in full flow

Will you be among the crowds in Yorkshire, watching Britain’s Chris Froome begin the defence of his title? And perhaps even watching Britain’s Mark Cavendish claiming his first maillot jaune with victory in his mother’s home town?

We think you would be mad to miss out, and here are five reasons why.

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