AS world class cyclists prepare to whizz through the region in September, Yorkshire 2019 have launched their UCI Road World Championships Land Art Competition.
Schools, community groups, businesses and farmers are being encouraged to think big and get creative to support the cycling event which takes place from September 22 to 29.
Giant pieces of land art have become synonymous with cycling races across the county, with a whole host of stunning installations having been previously displayed along the routes of the 2014 Tour de France and subsequent Tours de Yorkshire.
Event organiser Yorkshire 2019 CEO Andy Hindley said: “Producing land art is a fun and enjoyable way to get involved with the Championships and images of these fabulous creations will be beamed to over 150 countries around the world.
"We can’t wait to see fields, hills, roofs, market squares and car parks covered in colour and organising this competition is our way of rewarding people’s efforts."
After the Championships, a shortlist of the best entries will be drawn up by a panel of judges and put to a public vote. One winner will then receive a one-off, signed and framed world champion’s jersey and two runners up will also be rewarded with special commemorative trophies.
Between now and the Championships, entrants can submit their entries online at
Yorkshire2019.co.uk/LandArt
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