Grand Depart

“He can use the road if he wants”: Cyclist filmed ignoring bike lane in front of driver for “good five minutes” divides opinion; Chris Froome recreates iconic Ventoux run at gran fondo; 45-minute queue for climb at Amstel sportive + more on the live blog

Does anyone remember how to switch the live blog on? It’s been a while, but Ryan Mallon’s back in cycling’s 103rd most famous hot seat, ready to keep you up to speed with all the latest news, views, and general silliness this Tuesday

Tue, Apr 21, 2026 09:57
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“Historic day for British sport”: Leeds, Liverpool, London, and Cardiff confirmed as 2027 Tour de France host cities – as talks over free-to-air TV coverage of UK Grand Départ “ongoing”

Leeds will host the start of the Tour de France Femmes, it was confirmed today, making it the third city to welcome both the men’s and women’s Tours, while the men’s race will feature stage finishes in Carlisle, Liverpool, and Cardiff

Thu, Jan 15, 2026 18:00
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Edinburgh and Wales expected to host opening stages of 2027 men’s Tour de France, as Leeds set for Tour Femmes Grand Départ

Auld Reekie and La Grande Boucle – a match made in heaven?

Sat, Mar 01, 2025 11:09
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Britain set to host Tour de France Grand Départ in 2027, according to reports

“Advanced” talks are underway for what could be the UK’s third Tour start and an official announcement could be made as early as next month – with sources suggesting stages in England, Wales, and Scotland

Fri, Feb 28, 2025 17:10
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Tour de France Bikes 2015: Rohan Dennis’ BMC Timemachine TM01

The bike the Australian rider rode on the fastest ever Tour de France individual time trial

Sat, Jul 04, 2015 17:00
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London could host 2017 Tour de France Grand Départ

Discussions have begun and Mayor Boris Johnson said to be ‘supportive in principle’

Sat, Jun 27, 2015 11:27
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Should the Tour come back?

With the release of visitor and revenue numbers for the 2014 Grand Depart in Yorkshire, should we be looking to make the Tour de France part of the UK sporting summer?

Thu, Dec 04, 2014 15:29
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Almost five million-strong crowd turned out for Tour de France Grand Depart

Yorkshire was biggest beneficiary, says report

Thu, Dec 04, 2014 11:56
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2016 Tour de France Grand Depart awarded to Manche

I know we are still in the process of digesting the detail of the 2015 Tour de France route, but the Grand Depart for 2016 has been announced and racing fans are in for a treat.

Tue, Nov 25, 2014 14:05
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Edinburgh to strengthen TdF Grand Depart bid with £225,000 funding for 2015 Tour series events

Scottish city hopes to host a Grand Depart in 2018 or 2019

Sat, Oct 18, 2014 07:26
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