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The prestigious Tour de France will return to Britain in 2027, with the Grand D&eacute;part commencing from Edinburgh, Scotland, marking its first visit to the United Kingdom since 2014, organisers announced on Wednesday.
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The 2027 edition will be the 28th time that the Tour de France has commenced outside France. The last time Britain played host to the start of cycling&rsquo;s premier race was in Yorkshire in 2014, following an earlier Grand D&eacute;part in London in 2007.
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💛 2027 Grands D&eacute;parts in Britain: a three-nation innovation! 🇬🇧 The already rich history between the Tour de France and the UK will be even richer in 2027! The <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/TDF2027?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#TDF2027</a> and the <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/TDFF2027?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#TDFF2027</a> avec <a href="https://twitter.com/GoZwift?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@GoZwift</a> will get the show on the road with a British trilogy. The men's peloton will&hellip; <a href="https://t.co/YxzEIv2hQc">pic.twitter.com/YxzEIv2hQc</a>
&mdash; Tour de France&trade; (@LeTour) <a href="https://twitter.com/LeTour/status/1902419980496273675?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 19, 2025</a></blockquote>
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The women&rsquo;s edition of the Tour, the Tour de France Femmes, will also stage parts of its race in Britain for the first time.
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However, its starting location is yet to be determined. Unlike the men&rsquo;s race, the women&rsquo;s event will take place on different dates.
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While the full route details remain undisclosed, organisers confirmed that the men&rsquo;s Tour will traverse sections of England and Wales after setting off from Edinburgh.
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Recalling the remarkable reception in Yorkshire a decade ago, Christian Prudhomme, director of the Tour de France, expressed optimism about the upcoming event.
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"The Tour de France and the UK share a rich history, and I am delighted to bring the Grand D&eacute;part to the country in 2027," Prudhomme stated. "Britain has always welcomed the Tour with enthusiasm and pride, and this collaboration across England, Scotland, and Wales promises to make the event even more special."
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Britain boasts a proud legacy in the Tour de France, with three British riders securing overall victories.
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Sir Bradley Wiggins became the first British winner in 2012, followed by four-time champion Chris Froome and 2018 winner Geraint Thomas.
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The Grand D&eacute;part has increasingly found new international locations in recent years.
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The 2023 edition commenced in Bilbao, Spain, while Florence, Italy, hosted the opening stages in 2024. The 2026 race is set to begin in Barcelona, Spain, whereas this year&rsquo;s Tour will start from Lille, France.
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For the Tour de France Femmes, the 2027 event will be only the second occasion when the race commences outside France, following its 2024 Grand D&eacute;part in the Netherlands.

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Tour de France returns to UK in 2027, starting in Edinburgh

News Arena Network - Paris - UPDATED: March 20, 2025, 09:51 AM - 2 min read

The Tour de France peloton during a past edition. The 2027 race will begin in Edinburgh, Scotland, marking its first Grand Départ in Britain since 2014, with stages in England and Wales.

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