TOUR DE YORKSHIRE 2020
Mackenzie Thorpe creates
official Tour De Yorkshire Human Race medal for 2020
Following his involvement in the 2019 race as the official artist, Mackenzie returns to the event in 2020, with over 5,000 amateur riders set to collect these newly-commissioned medals after completing the gruelling cycle on Sunday, May 3. Mackenzie’s love for the county and experience at last year’s event has inspired this new design, with the medal depicting three local cyclists cycling in tandem through the picturesque Yorkshire Dales above a sea of the artist’s trademark bright red hearts.
“Following on from last year’s Human Race, it is great to be involved, and because of this, I really have relished the opportunity to create the medal again. For my new design I took inspiration from the passion and drive I witnessed from the crowds and the cyclists at last year’s event - it was just incredible. It is an event that all of Yorkshire should be extremely proud of - it encapsulates the spirit of the people, and throws a spotlight on its extraordinary natural beauty. I for one am very excited for May!” Mackenzie Thorpe |
Mackenzie designing the stunning bespoke medal for Tour de Yorkshire 2020
"Mackenzie has once again created an iconic medal and something I know our cyclists will treasure along with the memories of the day." Nick Rusling, CEO of Human Race says
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First look at the Mackenzie Thorpe - designed Tour de Yorkshire Ride Medal. The first collaboration for a Tour de Yorkshire ride medal designed by the Official Tour de Yorkshire Artist. More than 4,500 cyclists expected to collect the mini work of art after completing one of three courses.
Mackenzie Thorpe says:
“At the launch for this year’s Tour de Yorkshire I was inspired hearing about ‘the Ride’ where cyclists, of all ages and abilities, will be tackling the challenging courses, all for the love of riding, camaraderie and of course to raise money for charity. I love the fact that people can join in and experience for themselves some of the excitement and thrill of the race. I was honestly delighted to be asked to design the medal and wanted to do something special, that reflected the Ride and the area, so people can take home with them a little bit of Yorkshire . I’m really pleased with how it has turned out, and hope the riders are too”
Nick Rusling, CEO of Human Race says:
“This medal really is something truly different. Never before have we had such a prominent artist be involved in the design of one our event medals. I love it and love the close connection we have with the elite event, with Yorkshire and with our participants. I think we have created a real collector’s item here and you have to complete the Tour de Yorkshire Ride to get one.”
Peter Dodd, Commercial Director of Welcome to Yorkshire says:
“This beautifully designed medal will act as a brilliant incentive for all those people planning to take part in in the Tour de Yorkshire Ride. It really is stunning and will be a more than worthy reward for all those amateur cyclists who complete this challenging yet exciting day in the saddle.”
“At the launch for this year’s Tour de Yorkshire I was inspired hearing about ‘the Ride’ where cyclists, of all ages and abilities, will be tackling the challenging courses, all for the love of riding, camaraderie and of course to raise money for charity. I love the fact that people can join in and experience for themselves some of the excitement and thrill of the race. I was honestly delighted to be asked to design the medal and wanted to do something special, that reflected the Ride and the area, so people can take home with them a little bit of Yorkshire . I’m really pleased with how it has turned out, and hope the riders are too”
Nick Rusling, CEO of Human Race says:
“This medal really is something truly different. Never before have we had such a prominent artist be involved in the design of one our event medals. I love it and love the close connection we have with the elite event, with Yorkshire and with our participants. I think we have created a real collector’s item here and you have to complete the Tour de Yorkshire Ride to get one.”
Peter Dodd, Commercial Director of Welcome to Yorkshire says:
“This beautifully designed medal will act as a brilliant incentive for all those people planning to take part in in the Tour de Yorkshire Ride. It really is stunning and will be a more than worthy reward for all those amateur cyclists who complete this challenging yet exciting day in the saddle.”