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Seven day round-up: winter motivation, aluminium vs carbon wheels and Grand Depart date clash dilemma

The best of the last week on RoadCyclingUK

Preparations for the Grand Depart are in full flow, but sportivists may miss Yorkshire’s big moment (pic: submitted by Tom Swain/Welcome to Yorkshire)

It is not your everyday dilemma – to ride in the Alps or the Dolomites or to watch cycling’s greatest race in Harrogate?

Yet some British cyclists will be forced to choose between one or the other next July with La Marmotte and Il Maratona clashing with Yorkshire’s Tour de France Grand Depart.

So, which to choose?

Check out our list of five options available for those wanting to watch the Grand Depart and/or get some serious sportive miles in their legs.

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