UK hosts both Tours in 2027

The United Kingdom will host the 2027 Grand Départs of both the Tour de France and the Tour de France Femmes, marking the first time a country outside of France will host both events in the same year.

Routes span UK’s three nations

The men’s race will start in Edinburgh on July 2, while the women’s race begins in Leeds on July 30. Both events will cover routes in Scotland, England, and Wales, with the women’s race featuring a London stage on August 1.

London’s team time trial to be historic

The highlight of the Tour de France Femmes will be an 18-kilometer team time trial in London on August 1, ending on The Mall. This will be the first-ever team time trial for the women’s event and will pass through landmarks like Trafalgar Square and Tower Bridge.

Organizers praise UK’s significance

Paul Bush, director of Grand Départ GB 2027, called the event “extraordinary” and a “historic moment,” emphasizing the exceptional spectacle Scotland, England, and Wales will offer. The northernmost start in the Tour’s history will be in Edinburgh.

Government supports event with funding

The UK government has allocated 32 million pounds to support the races and their long-term legacy. Stephanie Peacock, British Minister for Sport, emphasized the importance of ensuring the public continues to benefit from the event’s impact beyond the racing itself.

Stages and sprints detailed

For the men’s race, the first three stages will connect Edinburgh to Carlisle, Keswick to Liverpool, and Welshpool to Cardiff. Intermediate sprints will take place in Newcastleton, Morecambe, and Llandrindod Wells. The women’s race will include stages in Manchester, Sheffield, and London.