With only two weeks to go before the Tour de France comes through Silsden, shopkeepers, offices and residents stepped up a gear in preparing for the historic day. Above: allez-oops in Kirkgate. 

Above: Ernest Dodding salvaged a throw-out bike and restored it, complete with sequinned saddle, to raise road-improvement funds for the Spencer Avenue Action Group. 

Above: Briggate traders are supporting the push for prominence.

Above: Silsden is sparkling in the sun with bikes high and low. 

Above: at the opposite end of the street is a reminder of Silsden's nail-making past.

 Above: French accessories at barber Jeff's.

Above: The Bodyfix Shop in Briggate went out and about with an exercise bike to encourage people to help staff cycle the 200 km. route which will form stage 2 of the Tour de France on July 6.

Above: the windows at the King's Arms have been decorated with cycling scenes.