The men's Tour de France will start in Scotland for the first time in 2027 and make its first visit to Wales, as Britain stages the Grand Départ of both the men's and women's races. This will be the biggest festival of elite cycling in the UK since the London 2012 Olympics.
The six days of racing include men's stages from Edinburgh to Carlisle, Keswick to Liverpool, and Welshpool to Cardiff. The women's Tour de France Femmes will start in Leeds, with stages to Manchester, Sheffield, and a final day in London on 1 August.
Simon Morton, UK Sport's director of events, said the ambition was to host a massive sporting event that would thread together the countries, cities and communities of Great Britain. The route details are designed to reach, unite and inspire people across the country.
The 2027 Grand Départ is far more ambitious than the previous UK edition in 2014, which drew 3.5 million roadside spectators and generated £128m in economic benefit. British Cycling expects 10 million people to line the routes in 2027.
Christian Prudhomme, director of the Tour, said the UK has always welcomed the Tour with passion and pride. Bringing both Grands Départs here is a testament to the strength of the partnership with British Cycling and the enthusiasm of the UK.
