Tour de France reveals the six UK stage plans for historic 2027 Grands Départs

January 15, 2026

TL;DR

The men's and women's Tour de France will both start in the UK in 2027.
The men's race will visit Edinburgh, Carlisle, Keswick, Liverpool, Welshpool, and Cardiff.
The women's race will go from Leeds to Manchester, then to Sheffield, with a central London stage.
This event is described as the biggest festival of elite cycling on the isles since London 2012.
The UK last hosted the men's Tour de France Grand Départ in 2014, which generated significant economic benefit and roadside crowds.
This 2027 event is the first time men's and women's Grands Départs have been hosted by the same country outside France.
The men's race begins on July 2nd, and the women's race starts on July 30th.
Organizers expect the event to inspire people, bring communities together, and deliver lasting benefits.
Wales will host a Tour de France stage for the first time.

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