Despite many people in the cycling world, including Tour de France race director Christian Prudhomme, declaring the Yorkshire Grand Depart of the Tour de France a resounding success, the local council has made a loss on hosting the event.

York Council is likely to have over sent by £60000, with thousands of pounds being lost elsewhere over the three-day event. The “Grand Departy”, held in the Huntington Stadium, cost £206000 to stage, but made only £19000- a whopping loss of £187000.

Council-owned campsites lost £33000 and there was a larger than expected bill for stewards, barriers and medical support.

“We’re already seeing the economic impact of this extraordinary event,” York Council communities director Sally Burns said. “The weekend saw an estimated 100,000 people celebrating le Tour in York, not to mention those who came from far and wide to witness and be part of the fantastic 100 days cultural festival here in the city and across the region.”

York has to play a role in the Tour of York, a new 2,1 ranked UCI race that takes place on May 1-3. But the council was criticized by opponents for making a loss despite brining in £150million across the county as a whole.

“There are serious questions to be asked as to how the council lost money on the Tour de France,” said Keith Aspden, the Liberal Democrat leader.

“We argued all along that Labour needed to produce a proper public business case backed-up with detailed financial plans for these events.

“Despite the mistakes made by the Labour run council, I am pleased that overall the Tour de France has had a positive impact on York businesses and the wider Yorkshire economy.”