Tour de France UK stages in detail - where can you watch?
Summary
The 2027 Tour de France will begin with stages in the United Kingdom for both the men's and women's races. The men's race starts in Edinburgh on 2 July and includes stages through northern England and Wales, while the women's race starts on 30 July with routes across Yorkshire and a team time trial in London.Key Facts
- The men's 2027 Tour de France begins on 2 July in Edinburgh and goes to Carlisle.
- The men’s UK stages include a route from Keswick to Liverpool and a final British stage from Welshpool to Cardiff.
- The women's race starts on 30 July with a route from Leeds to Manchester and finishes with a time trial in London.
- This marks the first time both the men's and women's races start in the same country outside France in the same year.
- The UK has previously hosted Tour de France stages in 1974, 1994, 2007, and notably the Yorkshire Grand Depart in 2014.
- The men's stages through the UK cover challenging climbs and long distances, such as the 223 km stage with five major climbs from Keswick to Liverpool.
- The women's opening event will include nine stages starting in the UK before continuing elsewhere.
- Organizers expect large crowds and a strong welcome for the races in the UK.
Read the Full Article
This is a fact-based summary from The Actual News. Click below to read the complete story directly from the original source.
