Cycle-mad bosses at a West Yorkshire brewery have commissioned their own version of the famous Tour de France yellow jersey.

Ilkley Brewery bosses Chris Ives and Richard Shelton, both keen cyclists, have turned to a local supplier to mark the Grand Depart of the 2014 Tour de France through West Yorkshire in July, which will pass close to the brewery premises The jerseys, made by Ilkley-based cycling jersey manufacturer Spirit Cycling, display the Ilkley Brewery brand and launch the brewery’s Tour de France celebrations. They are on sale at the brewery shop.

Richard Shelton, sales director, said: “Both Chris and I are lifelong cycling fans, as well as members of Ilkley Cycling Club, so the arrival of the Grand Départ in Yorkshire this summer is something we are looking forward to with great anticipation.

“We wanted to kick off the Grand Départ build-up with the release of our very own cycling jerseys to show our support for this global event which will race through Ilkley, and within metres of the brewery, this summer.

“The jerseys are the first of many Tour celebrations we have planned. Over the coming weeks, we will announce further involvement in local events and reveal how the thousands of Grand Départ spectators, destined for the Wharfe Valley, can enjoy world class cycling with award-winning Yorkshire ale.”