Key Facts

• The 2027 Tour de France Femmes will have three stages in the UK: Manchester to Sheffield, Leeds to Manchester, and a London team time trial.
• The second stage from Manchester to Sheffield covers 154 km with nearly 3,000 meters of climbing, including the steep Winnats Pass.
• The third stage is an 18 km team time trial ending on London's Pall Mall, a first for the women's race.
• The men's and women's Tour de France Grand Depart stages in 2027 will both take place in Britain, starting a few weeks apart.
• The UK stages will be accessible to many, passing within an hour's drive of 60% of the population, with free public viewing areas.
• This is the first time the men's and women's Tour de France Grand Departs are held in the same country outside France.
• Famous British cyclists like Bradley Wiggins, Chris Froome, and Mark Cavendish previously raced in UK stages and have inspired the sport's growth.
• The announcement included efforts to encourage young people’s participation in cycling through a program aimed at improving physical activity and mental health.