Tour de France 2027: Great Britain starts in Edinburgh - a cycling festival!

Tour de France 2027: Great Britain starts in Edinburgh - a cycling festival!

The Tour de France 2027 will start in Edinburgh, Scotland, as was officially announced by the organizers on Wednesday. It is the third time that the most famous bike race in the Great Britain begins to London 2007 and Leeds 2014. This spectacular announcement not only promises a great event for cycling fans, but also marks the return of the "Grand Départ" to Great Britain, for the first time since 2014, when the tour in Yorkhire started. At the same time, the Tour de France of women will also take place in England, which is a premiere for the women's race in the UK, reported laola1.at

The first three stages of the demanding men's competition will lead through Scotland, England and Wales, whereby details about the exact route are to be published in the near future. Tour director Christian Prudhomme was enthusiastic: "The Tour de France and the United Kingdom share a rich history, and I am pleased to bring the Grand Départ 2027 into the country." Last year the Grand Départ took place in Florence, Italy, while the planned tour in 2026 in Barcelona, ​​Spain, will begin. This significant return is not only a sign of the close connection between the tour and Great Britain, but also an excellent way to celebrate cycling in the country, such as ESPN reported .

The anticipation for the Tour de France 2027 grows every day, and preparations are already in full swing. With a unique combination of breathtaking landscapes and the combined commitment of England, Scotland and Wales, this event promises to write cycling history.