Is that Wiggo?published at 13:48 British Summer Time 1 May 2015
Spectator Jo Wozencroft tweets, external from Dalby: Is that Wiggo I spy? #tdy #bbctdy @BBCLookNorth
Image source, Jo WozencroftSummary
Norway's Lars-Petter Nordhaug wins Stage One
Yorkshire's Swift and Germany's Kittel both out
Route covers 174km from Bridlington to Scarborough
Hundreds gather to wave off riders at start
Sir Bradley Wiggins among 144 top riders taking part
Updates on Friday, 1 May 2015
Is that Wiggo?published at 13:48 British Summer Time 1 May 2015
Image source, Jo WozencroftLife's a beachpublished at 13:39 British Summer Time 1 May 2015
BBC Look NorthOur very own Harry Gration is waiting patiently for the race in Scarborough.
He's reporting live from North Bay on the lunchtime bulletin. Tune in now!
Trophy with Yorkshire rootspublished at 13:35 British Summer Time 1 May 2015
The trophy to be presented to the winner of the Tour de Yorkshire was designed and made by Thomas Fattorini Ltd - a company originally founded in Yorkshire in 1827.
Image source, Welsome to YorkshireCrafted in the shape of the letter Y for Yorkshire, the trophy will be handed to the winner of the inaugural event, which runs from 1 to 3 May.
Motorcycle marshals raring to gopublished at 13:25 British Summer Time 1 May 2015
Humberside Fire and Rescue Service say there's a team of motorcycle marshals on the ground today.
Image source, Humberside Fire and RescueThe National Escorts Group will be keeping everyone safe along the route.
Grey skies in Pickeringpublished at 13:13 British Summer Time 1 May 2015
Lauren Potts
BBC Local LiveSpectators are gathering under ominous grey skies in Pickering.
BBC Look North reporter Cathy Killick is at the scene, where she took this atmospheric shot of the waiting crowds.
Hang in there, only 30 minutes to wait!
Gap grows to 5 minutespublished at 13:08 British Summer Time 1 May 2015
Race organiser Tour de Yorkshire tweets:, external Gap grows to 4'50 between front five and pack led by @TeamSky #TdY
Image source, Tour de YorkshirePebble powerpublished at 12:58 British Summer Time 1 May 2015
Lauren Potts
BBC Local LiveThe race might have left Bridlington in the blink of an eye, but this artwork will be there at least until the tide comes in.
Image source, Graham SmithLocal children painstakingly crafted this lovely homage to the cycle race out of pebbles on North Beach.
Send us your picturespublished at 12:52 British Summer Time 1 May 2015
Are you watching the Tour de Yorkshire? You can send your pictures to yourpics@bbc.co.uk.
Spelling it outpublished at 12:49 British Summer Time 1 May 2015
Youngsters from Bay Primary School are proud to be from Bridlington today - so much so they're spelling out the town's name on their t-shirts!
BBC Radio Humberside's David Burns lined them up for this lovely picture on South Marine Drive.
Tour weather: Sunny spellspublished at 12:40 British Summer Time 1 May 2015
BBC WeatherHere's what the forecast looks like for the first stage of the Tour de Yorkshire today.
It will be mostly dry and bright with variable amounts of cloud and sunny spells.
There's a risk of an isolated shower over the North York Moors and coastal parts, though most will remain dry.
'Absolutely wonderful'published at 12:34 British Summer Time 1 May 2015
James Piekos
BBC Radio HumbersideI've been getting some reaction here in Sewerby, where the riders have swept past in tight formation like a flock of seagulls.
Resident Janice said: "It was absolutely wonderful - the atmosphere, the people, the colours. Everyone made such an effort.
Another spectator, Julian told me: "It was really good, it makes me want to go to Scarborough and watch it [there].
Fellow race fan John added: "It was fantastic, there was a good build-up and everyone had a great time."
Talk of the townpublished at 12:24 British Summer Time 1 May 2015
Local dignitaries and sporting stars have given their views on the inaugural Tour de Yorkshire race.
Image source, Getty ImagesOlympic gold medallist Ed Clancy, who is also riding in the race, said it was the "talk" of the county.
"I think even if we only get a tiny percentage of those who turned out for the Tour de France it will still be a huge event."
Bridlington's mayor Shelagh Finlay hopes the event will put the resort on the international map.
"It is an opportunity for us to showcase our fabulous harbour, the coastline and all the things people want when they come on holiday," she told BBC Radio York.
They came, they saw, they went for a cuppapublished at 12:18 British Summer Time 1 May 2015
Just as quickly as they gathered for the start of the Tour de Yorkshire, the throngs of eager spectators have scattered.
James Piekos tweets, external: They came, they saw, now they're off for a cuppa. Crowds disperse in #Sewerby after the race has passed.
Bempton welcomes riderspublished at 12:09 British Summer Time 1 May 2015
School children are lining the route ready to welcome riders in Bempton who are due there any minute.
Star spottingpublished at 12:05 British Summer Time 1 May 2015
The cameras are out as cycling fans try to get snaps of Sir Bradley Wiggins moments before the start.
Image source, PAThe Olympic champion says he's not taking part in the Tour de Yorkshire to win, but to "have a go".
Heading for Sewerbypublished at 12:00 British Summer Time 1 May 2015
Hundreds of people cheered as the riders left Bridlington and headed for Sewerby a few minutes away.
Road closures 'kept to minimum'published at 11:57 British Summer Time 1 May 2015
Lauren Potts
BBC Local LiveRace organisers tell me that to minimise disruption, most road closures during the race will be rolling road closures with sections closed for about an hour to see the riders move safely through the course.
"We won't see road closures anywhere near the same scale or length as 2014's Tour de France Grand Départ," they say.
Some roads, such as start and finish lines and some climbs and sprints, will need to be closed for longer periods, for "spectator safety and race logistics".
Latest road closure information over the three days can be found here, external.
And they're off!published at 11:47 British Summer Time 1 May 2015
Lauren Potts
BBC Local LiveCrowds are cheering as 144 riders leave South Marine Drive in Bridlington.
Image source, Tour de YorkshireSwift on home territorypublished at 11:43 British Summer Time 1 May 2015
Rotherham's Ben Swift is also among the elite riders tackling the race in his home county.
Image source, Welcome to YorkshireHere he is pictured doing a recce of the Stage One route in the North York Moors.
Wiggins: 'I'm not trying to win this'published at 11:33 British Summer Time 1 May 2015
BBC SportSir Bradley Wiggins is not entering the inaugural Tour de Yorkshire to win it, but plans to go on the attack, BBC Sport reports.
Image source, Getty ImagesBritain's first Tour de France winner is among 144 riders in the three-day race, which starts with today's 174km stage from Bridlington to Scarborough.
"I'm not coming here trying to win this," said Wiggins. "But I feel liberated. I can have a go."