Tour de France Grand Départ Archives

Tour de France Grand Départ

“Le Tour de C***s”: Cyclists accuse Scottish satirist of “spreading hate” with parody Tour de France Edinburgh Grand Départ poster, “making it more dangerous to ride a bike”; Pogačar Paris-Roubaix debut confirmed – is he “wise”? + more on the live blog

It’s the most wonderful time of the year… Yes, that’s right, the Flemish classics season is finally upon us, and Ryan Mallon will be dreaming of frites, beer, and cobbles as he keeps you entertained on the Wednesday live blog

Wed, Mar 26, 2025 09:34

Royal Mile, 2023 UCI Cycling World Championships, Men’s Elite Road Race, Edinburgh to Glasgow, Scotland

Edinburgh to host start of 2027 Tour de France: Tour director “optimistic” about free-to-air TV coverage of UK Grand Départ

It was also confirmed that the first three stages of the 2027 Tour de France Femmes will take place in the UK, with full details of the Grand Départ, featuring Scotland, Wales, and England, to be unveiled in the autumn

Wed, Mar 19, 2025 18:00

Giro d’Italia 2014 Stage 2 in Belfast (picture LaPresse)

Politicians in Northern Ireland and Wales want Tour de France

Devolved governments exploring bids to bring cycling's biggest race back to the UK

Wed, May 20, 2015 08:54

First Direct Arena (picture credit firstdirectarena.com)

Tickets go on sale Friday for Tour de France team presentation in Leeds – pre-registration closes tonight

Tickets for event at First Direct Arena will cost £45-£85

Tue, Apr 22, 2014 08:54

Girls Aloud star Kimberley Walsh features on official Tour de France Grand Départ song (+ videos)

Teams up with fellow Yorkshire native Alistair Griffin

Thu, Apr 17, 2014 12:00

The Grand Départ: Cyclists tow a grand piano up part of the Yorkshire Tour de France route

18 cyclists drag piano and its player up longest continuous ascent in England to mark 100 days to go

Sun, Apr 06, 2014 07:46

Spectators watch the action at a Tour Fan Park (©tourdefrancefanpark.co.uk)

Tour de France spectator hubs revealed

Camper vans welcome in Dales car parks, says National Park boss

Thu, Mar 27, 2014 11:41

Keighley Central Hall (CC licensed image by tj.blackwell:Flickr)

Keighley Cycling for Life expo to precede Tour de France Grand Départ

Chance for local people to find out what they need to get into cycling

Tue, Feb 11, 2014 14:38

Piano pull up Cragg Vale to celebrate Tour Grand Départ

Warning: bad puns ahead

Tue, Feb 11, 2014 12:46

Bikes at Cambridge Station (CC licensed by mattbuck4950)

Apply for grants totalling £20k to host Cambridge cycling activities around the Tour de France this summer

Up to £500 for events that promote the legacy of the Tour's visit to Cambridge

Fri, Jan 03, 2014 12:13