Sir Rodney Walker, chair of the government-funded TdFHUB2014, said: "All of the final pre-event plans are now being put into action so I’m delighted to be able to say we are ready to deliver a historic spectacle for huge audiences at the roadside and those watching around the world to enjoy.
"I would like to thank everyone involved for the tremendous work in getting us to this point. My final message would be to all the spectators to follow all of the event guidance carefully but most importantly have a fantastic time, as events like this do not come around very often and are very special."
Stage one of the race begins tomorrow (5 July) in Leeds and will finish in Harrogate. Cyclists will then ride from York to Sheffield for stage two before heading from Cambridge to London for stage three.
More than 300 miles of roads will be closed during the three-day event, including Tower Bridge and The Mall in London. Approximately 20,000 stewards, volunteers and medical professionals will be on-hand to ensure the race’s efficient running.
Fans outside of Yorkshire and London will be able to watch the action from 23 official Grand Départ spectator hubs and fan parks around the country.
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