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Britain to host 2027 Tour de France starts in Edinburgh

By Drooid · Oct 22, 2026, 3:19 PM UTC · How we work

Summary

Britain Hosts 2027 Tour

Britain will host the 2027 Tour de France, the first start outside France, beginning in Edinburgh on 2 July.
Britain will also host the 2027 Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift start in Leeds on 30 July.
The men’s 184-km opening stage runs Edinburgh-Carlisle, with a sprint in Newcastleton and a climb in Melrose.
Women’s race will end with an 18-km team time trial in London on 1 August, the first such stage.

Summary

Castelli Revives Scorpion

Organizers will limit spectators near the Puy de Dôme summit to protect the volcanic environment.
Castelli will supply new classification jerseys for the 2027 Tour de France Femmes, reviving its historic scorpion logo.
Amateur cyclists can ride L’Étape du Tour de France Femmes on 8 August, a 138 km course around the Puy de Dôme.

History

Historical Context

The 1974 Tour de France, running 27 June–21 July, broke tradition by racing 22 stages beyond France, including Belgium and the United Kingdom, and was won by Eddy Merckx. That precedent of foreign starts inspired the 2027 edition, which will open in Edinburgh on 2 July, continuing the sport’s move toward international venues and broader audiences.

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Britain Hosts 2027 Tour

Britain will host the 2027 Tour de France, the first start outside France, beginning in Edinburgh on 2 July.
Britain will also host the 2027 Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift start in Leeds on 30 July.
The men’s 184-km opening stage runs Edinburgh-Carlisle, with a sprint in Newcastleton and a climb in Melrose.
Women’s race will end with an 18-km team time trial in London on 1 August, the first such stage.

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