Tour de France 2027: Men’s and women’s events kick off in Edinburgh and Leeds

2027 will be the first time that the men’s and women’s Grand Slam will be held in the same country outside of France.

This will be the first time the Tour de France Femmes has started outside mainland Europe.

The Tours are the largest free-to-watch sporting events in the world, and British Cycling says it is looking to recruit 7,000 volunteers to help with track operations, spectator support and community engagement.

The Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) said staging the races is expected to boost the UK economy by £150 million.

“Together the races will be the most accessible major sporting events ever seen in Britain,” DCMS said.

Minister for Sport Stephanie Peacock has announced £32 million in funding to support the organization of the Grand Departs and their legacy.

Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy said the races would “unite nations and show the best of Britain” and “give people a reason to feel proud of where they live”.

John Dutton, chief executive of British Cycling, said he hoped the six stages could boost the sport’s popularity and “bring lasting change to communities across Britain”.

In December, the company’s latest accounts revealed that its membership had fallen by more than 11,000 people in one year., external