Overview
- The men’s race opens July 2 from Edinburgh to Carlisle, continues July 3 from Keswick to Liverpool, and concludes its UK leg July 4 from Welshpool to Cardiff.
- The Tour de France Femmes begins July 30 from Leeds to Manchester, then crosses Snake Pass to Sheffield on July 31 before a London stage on August 1, with further London specifics due in spring.
- Liverpool, Knowsley and St Helens will host the July 3 men’s stage finish with a super‑sprint along Liverpool’s waterfront.
- British Cycling plans to recruit more than 7,000 volunteers and will run a social‑impact initiative called Joy to drive participation, health and inclusion.
- The UK government has signalled £32m in support and forecasts a £150m economic boost, while British Cycling projects at least 10 million roadside spectators across the six stages.