Rob Hatch
BBC Radio 5 live sports extra commentator

BBC Radio 5 live sports Extra is up and running with Rob Hatch and Rob Hayles talking you through the remaining 73km of today's stage. You can access the link at the top of this page.

The Tour de France is fast approaching the most northern point in its 111-year history. That honour will belong to the village of Reeth. By then, both Edet and Jarrier will have been swallowed up by the peloton.

And it looks like Jensie is not going to stay away all the way to Harrogate. His lead is down to three minutes, 30 seconds with just 75km remaining. The Lotto-Belisol team of Andre Greipel are the ones pulling the peloton along in pursuit of the lone escapee.

L Higgins:, external Feeling an immense sense of national pride today. Never been more proud of British sport right now. No one does it better. #bbccycling

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Here comes Edet to get the solitary point for second place. As the camera pans back down the hill, there is a split in the peloton - probably caused by the sheer number of people on the hill. I doubt it's anything to worry about because there's plenty of time left in today's stage for the sprint teams to get their riders back up to the front.

Voigt doesn't care though as he speeds down the other side of Buttertubs.

Team Sky's Ian Stannard,, external out of this year's Tour due to injury, hitched a ride as the Red Arrows buzzed the start this morning...

"Gutted to miss @letouryorkshire but got the best seat in the house thanks @rafredarrows @TeamSky"

Image source, Ian Stannard on Twitter

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Jensie (nobody knows him as Voigt) approaches the summit and takes two points to take the virtual lead in the race for the polka dot jersey. Back down the hill and there's a big log-jam as the riders do indeed struggle to get through the crowds.

The spectators finally part enough to let the riders on their way. That will have helped Jens a little. His lead is down to four minutes, 20 seconds.

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I'm not sure how the peloton is going to get up Buttertubs. Extraordinary scenes. There's a rabbit chasing Jens up the road. He has 1km to the summit. Edet and Jarrier are also on the ascent - they both hail from the La Sarthe area of France. Edet rides clear of Jarrier, he wants a point for being second over the summit.

Jens looks to be toiling a little as he drags himself up Buttertubs. Again there are thousands on the hill, screaming encouragement as Voigt bobs and weaves on his bike. He jumps out of his saddle and the crowd part like the Red Sea as he pushes on. Awesome stuff.

If you are wondering what has happened to Chris Froome, or Alberto Contador, or any of the other main contenders for that matter, it's very much a case of no news is good news. They will be safe in the peloton and that is where they will hope to stay for the rest of the stage.

Chris, via text: As suspected marching orders (P45) received (see 13:00 entry), do the BBC need a completely inexperienced live-on-the-ground-in-the-middle-of-everything reporter for York depart tomorrow? Could do with the work.

The road over the stunning scenery of Buttertubs Pass is the favourite in Yorkshire of Top Gear presenter Jeremy Clarkson - but we're not sure if he's ever attempted it on two wheels, though...

Hawes give Jens a terrific reception - the name of the town means the passage between two mountains and here goes the Trek rider up the second hill of the day - Cote du Buttertubs. It is a 4.5km ascent with an average gradient of 6.8%.

The always entertaining Jens Voigt was interviewed by ITV before today's stage. He said: "This is the 17th time I am starting this crazy beautiful adventure. It's def my last year. I'm happy because all the suffering and sacrifice stops and I have more time for the family and kids. I'm a little sad because I love my job. I might come back to the race as a mascot."

Jens has opened up a lead of more than two minutes on Edet and Jarrier and those two look like they are dropping back to the peloton. He is still more than five minutes clear of the bunch. Can the German make this break stick?

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Rebecca Taylor:, external Tourmakers waiting for the race to come through Ripon.

Yep, let's not forget that after the opening two days in Yorkshire, there is a third stage in England as the Tour heads from Cambridge to London and an expected sprint finish on The Mall on Monday.

Jill Parker, via text: Following from International Maths Olympiad in Cape Town. Go Cav!

Bob Senior, via text: Cambridge is getting ready. Man fixing potholes outside our house en-route this morning! Their faith in the longevity of the repair makes me weep.

Matt Slater
BBC Yorkshire Tour de France correspondent

Police estimate that there were 230,000 in Leeds city centre.

We have fewer than 100km remaining in today's stage - or 60 miles if you prefer. And Jens is head down, pedalling through for all he is worth, heading through Bainbridge and heading up to Hawes, where the famous (and delicious) Wensleydale cheese is made.

Robbie Gedd and friends get into Le Tour mood in Ripon, which will see the riders whizz through late in today's first stage.

Image source, Robert Davidson Gedd on Twitter

Sarah Gilbert:, external Finally on the train to Harrogate to watch the Tour de Yorkshire. All very civilised thanks to the friendly volunteers.

Nice touch from Jensie there. He gives a little wave to a couple of fans who shout some encouragement to him. The German is 30 seconds clear of Edet and Jarrier, who he broke clear with in the opening metres of the race.

He is more than five minutes clear of the main bunch but fear not all you Cav fans out there. It takes a good while longer for 195 riders to slow down and get their food parcels than it does for one man.

Cav's Omega Pharma - Quick-Step team will have a quick nosh and then be back on it.