The region is likely to reap an economic benefit from hosting two stages , with an estimated two million people watching the equivalent legs of the 2007 race in the British capital and the southern county of Kent , bringing $ 141 million in extra revenue , according the the main backer of the start , Transport for London . 2014 Tour de France will start in Northern England . County of Yorkshire will host the first two stages . Third stage to start in London which held the opening stage in 2007 . England 's Bradley Wiggins won the 2012 Tour de France .
2014 Tour de France will start in Northern England . County of Yorkshire will host the first two stages . Third stage to start in London which held the opening stage in 2007 . England 's Bradley Wiggins won the 2012 Tour de France .