This article is from the source 'bbc' and was first published or seen on . It will not be checked again for changes.

You can find the current article at its original source at http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/-/1/hi/england/west_yorkshire/6991208.stm

The article has changed 2 times. There is an RSS feed of changes available.

Version 0 Version 1
Family join race in Jane's honour Family join race in Jane's honour
(about 4 hours later)
The family and close friends of Jane Tomlinson will ride the first kilometre of the Yorkshire leg of the Tour of Britain cycle race in her honour.The family and close friends of Jane Tomlinson will ride the first kilometre of the Yorkshire leg of the Tour of Britain cycle race in her honour.
The Tour of Britain started on Monday and race organisers decided the Yorkshire leg would be dedicated to Mrs Tomlinson, who died at the age of 43.The Tour of Britain started on Monday and race organisers decided the Yorkshire leg would be dedicated to Mrs Tomlinson, who died at the age of 43.
Mrs Tomlinson lost her seven-year battle with cancer last Monday night.Mrs Tomlinson lost her seven-year battle with cancer last Monday night.
On Thursday, her husband Mike and the others will join the cycle race at Rother Valley, South Yorkshire.On Thursday, her husband Mike and the others will join the cycle race at Rother Valley, South Yorkshire.
Jane's brother Luke Goward, who was her co-rider on the some of her charity rides, will pedal alongside nephews Tom and Peter Goward. Jane's brother Luke Goward, who was her co-rider on some of her charity rides, will pedal alongside nephews Tom and Peter Goward.
Martyn Hollingworth and Ryan Bowd who rode across America with Mrs Tomlinson will also be riding at the start of the Yorkshire leg. Martyn Hollingworth and Ryan Bowd, who rode across America with Mrs Tomlinson, will also be riding at the start of the Yorkshire leg.
AchievementsAchievements
Hugh Roberts, the chief executive of the Tour of Britain said: "This is a celebration of Jane's life, with a sport that Jane and her family greatly enjoyed. Hugh Roberts, the chief executive of the Tour of Britain, said: "This is a celebration of Jane's life, with a sport that Jane and her family greatly enjoyed.
"It is also an event that Jane was intending to be at and we are delighted that Jane's family and friends will be with us on Thursday.""It is also an event that Jane was intending to be at and we are delighted that Jane's family and friends will be with us on Thursday."
Yorkshire Forward chairman, Terry Hodgkinson added: "As regional sponsors of the Yorkshire leg, we warmly welcome the decision made by Jane Tomlinson's family and friends to ride the first kilometre of the Tour of Britain race.Yorkshire Forward chairman, Terry Hodgkinson added: "As regional sponsors of the Yorkshire leg, we warmly welcome the decision made by Jane Tomlinson's family and friends to ride the first kilometre of the Tour of Britain race.
"Their participation is an excellent way to celebrate Jane's achievements.""Their participation is an excellent way to celebrate Jane's achievements."