Largest bike in the Tour de Yorkshire

Filey Junior School proudly welcomed the Tour de Yorkshire with its new land art of a giant road bike, which was created by Countrywide Grounds Maintenance.

Approached by the school a couple of weeks before the race, Countrywide Grounds Maintenance designed and painted the giant bike onto the playing fields enabling both the cyclists and spectators to get a view of the art as they passed through the town. The bike, which was 25 metres long by 12 metres in height, incorporated the school and Tour de Yorkshire logos in both wheels.

Sir Gary Verity, Yorkshire Chief Executive, visited the school and complimented the pupils on their innovative creation. “It’s the first time the race is coming to Filey, and to get the reception from the school kids and to see the hard work they’ve done with the land art, is really special.”

Pete Morton, Regional Manager of Countrywide Grounds Maintenance North and East Yorkshire, was thrilled to be involved with the Tour de Yorkshire, saying: “We jumped at the chance to work with Filey Junior School to develop an eye-catching image of an oversized bike and it has been so well received from everyone in the local community, as well as the cyclists and race organisers.”

“Although it is not the first time we have been involved in creating land art for the Tour, we have never done anything before on this scale. As a Countrywide Grounds Maintenance regional office, we are extremely proud to have played a part in this great national event.”