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Tour de France 2027 to start Edinburgh and Leeds in the UK

The routes for the men's and women's Tour de France 2027 routes have been chosen with the men's starting in Edinburgh and the women's starting in Leeds; Stops in the routes include Liverpool, Carlisle, Cardiff, and Sheffield.

Tour de France 2027 to start Edinburgh and Leeds in the UK

Riders in the men's and women's Tour de France will take in some eye-catching views in next year's race as they pedal through the hills and valleys of Britain.

The men's edition of the 2027 Tour begins in Edinburgh on July 2, will head through Midlothian and the Scottish Borders, tackling the steep "Côte de Melrose" climb in the Eildon Hills.

Tracing the Scottish-English border along Liddesdale, the route will briefly dip into Dumfries and Galloway before crossing into Cumberland ahead of the set finish outside Carlisle's medieval castle.

The second stage will begin in Keswick in the heart of the Lake District National Park, heading south alongside Thirlmere, Grasmere, Rydal Water and Windermere, and skirting the Morecambe Bay coastline.

Cyclists will then head to the Lancashire fells via Lancaster and the "Côte de Jubilee Tower".

There will then be a further four categorised climbs on the edge of Pennines before the riders race to the stage finish at The Strand in Liverpool, under the watchful gaze of the Three Graces.

The third and final day of the men's Grand Depart will take place in Wales, with a challenging leg south from Welshpool in Powys to the finish in Cardiff.

Eight categorised climbs line the route, with six in the final 80km as the race wends its way through and over the South Wales Valleys.

It is the first time both Grand Départs, the cycling term for Tour race starts, have taken place in the same country, outside of France.

2027 Tour de France 2027 Mens Stage Map

The women's 2027 Tour starts July 30 from the civic hall in Leeds, before crossing the Pennines to Manchester.

The next day riders go through the Peak District National Park and tackle the Snake Pass before crossing the line in Sheffield.

The women's peloton says au revoir to Britain after a Sunday showpiece third stage in London on August 1.

"Starting the Tour de France in Leeds is a strong choice, closely linked to this heritage and to the enthusiasm of a public that knows and loves the Tour," women's Tour director Marion Rousse said.

"These stages clearly reflect the race's ambition: to continue growing women's cycling and to inspire future generations."

A dedicated social impact programme will be delivered as part of the build-up to the races.

Organisers hope it will tackle inactivity, improve mental wellbeing, boost economic growth and support communities to thrive.

Six core programmes will be rolled out across the home nations to create opportunities for young people to develop their skills, break down barriers for girls in sport, and to showcase community culture through the voices of Britain.

Additionally, British Cycling is aiming to recruit more than 7,000 volunteers to play a hands-on role in delivering the events - with more information to be announced in the spring.

2027 Tour de France 2027 Womens Stage Map

Last year's men's race started in the French city of Lille, and Slovenian cycling star Tadej Pogacar went on to win the overall title for the fourth time.

Olympic champion Pauline Ferrand-Prévôt of France won the women's race at the first attempt.

This year's men's race starts in Barcelona on July 4. The host of the 1992 Olympic Games previously hosted stages but never the start. This year's women's race begins in Lausanne, Switzerland.

 
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