PEOPLE across the Keighley district are being urged to get arty as preparations are stepped-up for the Tour de Yorkshire.

With less than 100 days to go until the cycle race arrives in this area, tourism and marketing agency Welcome to Yorkshire has launched a land art competition.

Impressive artwork was created in Worth Valley fields when the Tour de France Grand Depart was staged in the district in 2014.

Now communities are being invited to come-up with designs to celebrate the Yorkshire race, which will see top riders pass through on April 30.

Competitors will arrive at Kildwick and Farnhill before heading to Silsden, where the first of the stage's eight categorised climbs – named Côte de Silsden – takes place.

They then make their way over the tops to Riddlesden, through Keighley town centre and up to Cross Roads

Next, the cyclists tackle the setts of Haworth Main Street and take in the Côte de Haworth climb.

And after a visit to Oxenhope, there will be another climb – Côte de Leeming – before the race moves towards Queensbury.

Welcome to Yorkshire staged a land art competition as part of last year's event and it was a massive success.

A piece featuring a horse, ram and wild boar riding a penny farthing was crowned the winner following an international public vote.

Businesses, landowners, farmers, schools and community groups are all being encouraged to enter this year's contest.

Sir Gary Verity, chief executive of Welcome to Yorkshire, said: "Yorkshire's land art has attracted a lot of attention in the past, with people creating everything from multi-coloured sheep and spotty houses to huge murals and striking street art.

"These fantastic pieces really bring the race to life and give people the chance to celebrate their communities.

"We want people to shout to the world about what Yorkshire has to offer."

Entrants should submit plans, pictures and designs, with information about what inspired the piece, where it will be located how it would be made.

Details will be shared with TV producers before the race in the hope the installations will be included in the coverage.

Twelve pieces will be shortlisted and put to a public vote.

The winner will receive a trophy.

Councillor Sarah Ferriby, Bradford Council's executive member for sport and culture, urged people to consider entering.

She added: "We have some hugely creative people in the district and this competition is a real opportunity for people to think big and bold and celebrate our wonderful area by showing it off to the world."

Visit letouryorkshire.com/landart for more details.

Entries and queries can be sent to Danny Roberts on droberts@yorkshire.com.