Organisors pleased with supportpublished at 14:22 British Summer Time 29 April 2017
Dan Johnson
BBC News
Sir Gary Verity, from Welcome to Yorkshire, was pleased with the large crowds who gathered in Ripon to watch the race pass through.
Summary
Coverage from Stage Two of the Tour de Yorkshire 2017
Nacer Bouhanni wins men's race with big burst in final 200m in Harrogate
Otley's Lizzie Deignan wins the women's race at the Tour de Yorkshire
Also key action from the race on Saturday 29 April 2017
Both races covered the same 122.5km course which began in Tadcaster and ended in Harrogate
Organisors pleased with supportpublished at 14:22 British Summer Time 29 April 2017
Attacks beginpublished at 14:14 British Summer Time 29 April 2017
Tour de Yorkshire 2017: Race updateThey are really on their way now as the flag drops and some cyclist begin to try and break away from the peloton.
Teams are 'ready for the fight'published at 14:11 British Summer Time 29 April 2017
As stage two gets under way some teams are in great spirits.
Busy time for teams on day two of the Tour de Yorkshirepublished at 14:09 British Summer Time 29 April 2017
Tim Dale
BBC Local LiveThe men's teams had a busy time getting ready for an afternoon of action.
They are off!published at 14:02 British Summer Time 29 April 2017
Tour de Yorkshire 2017: Race updateThe ceremonial start of the race has got under way with the riders heading over Tadcaster's repaired bridge that was damaged in flooding at Christmas 2015.
Cheers for Lizziepublished at 14:02 British Summer Time 29 April 2017
Congratulations are continuing to pour in for Lizzie Deignan after her victory in the women's race including this one from fellow cyclist Mark Cavendish.
Image source, TDYStage 2: Yorkshire's market townspublished at 14:01 British Summer Time 29 April 2017
Tour de Yorkshire 2017: Race updateThings are going on the recently-reopened Tadcaster Bridge, with the riders then heading towards Nidderdale.
The stage just has the one climb, Côte de Lofthouse, but the punishing incline takes riders up to 424m - the highest elevation of the entire tour.
The bunting will be out as the race concludes on the streets of Harrogate, where Mark Cavendish crashed out in spectacular fashion during the first stage of the 2014 Tour de France.
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Image source, ASO/P.BalletImage caption, The stage will pass through Pateley Bridge, as it did in 2016
Teams greet fanspublished at 14:00 British Summer Time 29 April 2017
Ahead of stage two the teams have been taking some time to meet the fans in Tadcaster.
Crowds gather in Tadcasterpublished at 14:00 British Summer Time 29 April 2017
The crowd is getting ready to see the men get under way in Tadcaster.
It's a bit cloudy but still dry!
Plenty going on for spectatorspublished at 13:56 British Summer Time 29 April 2017
Tim Dale
BBC Local LiveWhilst the riders speed through there is still plenty going on in communities all along the stage 2 route.
It all adds to the great atmosphere that surrounds this amazing race.
Interesting sights in Tadcasterpublished at 13:48 British Summer Time 29 April 2017
Sarah Urwin
BBC Radio YorkI have arrived in Tadcaster for the men's race. Found a few interesting sights - perhaps these cyclists have trained a bit too hard!
Men gearing up for the kilometres aheadpublished at 13:39 British Summer Time 29 April 2017
The men's stage two race follows the same route as the women this morning and is due to get underway in Tadcaster at around 14:00.
Tour de Yorkshire: Stage 2 approximate timingspublished at 13:26 British Summer Time 29 April 2017
Roughly two million people descended on the 2016 race route to watch the action, with this year's event predicted to be just as popular.
Organisers warn starts, finishes and climb locations are likely to be the busiest areas for crowds.
All timings may be subject to change,, external with spectators advised to arrive early.
Image source, TdYTour de Yorkshire women's racepublished at 13:12 British Summer Time 29 April 2017
Tim Dale
BBC Local LiveTerrific and exciting morning as the women covered 122.5km from Tadcaster to Harrogate.
The women finished in this order:
1) Lizzie Deignan (Boels-Dolman)
2) Coryn Rivera (Team Sunweb)
3) Giorgia Bonzini (Wiggle HIgh5)
4) Amy Pieters (Boels-Dolman)
5) Hannah Barnes (Canyons SRAM Racing)
We are here all day as the men are due to start their second stage in Tadcaster at around 14:30.
Here's some of our favourite pictures from this morning's race.
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Find out where everyone finishedpublished at 12:58 British Summer Time 29 April 2017
Tour de Yorkshire 2017: Race updateAs you can see Lizzie Deignan was a good 55s ahead of number two rider Coryn Rivera.
Hard-fought victory says Lizziepublished at 12:44 British Summer Time 29 April 2017
Tanya Arnold
BBC SportSpeaking after her tremendous victory Lizzie Deignan said she just went on instinct.
She added how special it was to win here in Yorkshire.
Women's race top threepublished at 12:43 British Summer Time 29 April 2017
Tour de Yorkshire 2017: Race updateAnd the top three were:
1) Lizzie Deignan
2) Coryn Rivera
3) Georgia Bronzini
Local support 'really special' says Lizzie Deignanpublished at 12:42 British Summer Time 29 April 2017
Tour de Yorkshire 2017: Race updateLizzie Deignan gave this reaction when she had cross the finishing line:
Quote MessageI'm not used to going solo and not from such a long breakaway. It was really special for me to finish here and with all the support, local support, it was really special.
Lizzie Deignan, Tour de Yorkshire women's race winner
Victory for Lizzie Deignanpublished at 12:29 British Summer Time 29 April 2017
Tour de Yorkshire 2017: Race updateThat's it after 122.5km and Otley's Lizzie Deignan has triumphed with a very strong finish and a terrific reception by the crowd at the finish line in Harrogate.
One last push for Lizziepublished at 12:28 British Summer Time 29 April 2017
Tour de Yorkshire 2017: Race updateOne last climb in the centre of Harrogate stands between Lizzie Deignan and the massive crowd at the finish line.
