Subdued Leeds yet to 'buzz' about hosting opening stage

Leeds was resisting Tour de France fever on Wednesday, just three days before the 'Grand Depart' in the city on Saturday.

While a huge banner advertising the Grand Boucle hung outside the Town Hall and a statue of the Black Prince (Edward of Woodstock) sported a yellow jersey, the city was largely devoid of indications the Tour was in town.

Paul Cooper, a managing partner at Metis Law, said it was surprising.