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Win tickets to sporting event of the year
OK, you might be still sobbing over England’s #Worldcupfail or possibly in the grip of #Murraymania, but let’s not forget that one of the world’s best sporting events is about to arrive in the UK.
We’re talking the Tour de France, which starts in Yorkshire on July 5, and we’re going to tell you how to get your hands on tickets for Le Grand Depart that even money can’t buy. Oh yes we are.
P&O Ferries, one of the Tour’s official supporters, is giving away two VIP passes to the start line in Leeds on Saturday July 5 and two passes for the finish line in Harrogate, also on July 5.
Simply email [email protected] and tell us in the comments : How many crossings a day do P&O Ferries operate to France from Dover to Calais?
Only 1 entry per person.
UK residents only.
Competition closes at midnight on 30th June
By entering, you accept these terms.
Prize does not include parking or transport to the event.
Winners must make their own way to the event.
For the ‘start’ tickets in Leeds, the tickets will grant access to the start village in addition they will get to experience the atmosphere and have access to the cycling professional teams parking area.
For the finish line tickets in Harrogate the tickets will grant access to the finish line VIP area.
There will be drinks and a small amount of catering in the VIP area
Winners will be notified by email on Tuesday 1st July
Good luck
Linsey McNeill
Editor Linsey McNeill has been writing about travel for more than three decades. Bylines include The Times, Telegraph, Observer, Guardian and Which? plus the South China Morning Post. She also shares insider tips on thetraveljournalist.co.uk
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