Edinburgh will host the 2027 Tour de France Grand Départ
Édimbourg accueillera le Grand Départ du Tour de France 2027
The world’s biggest bike race is expected to attract huge numbers to Scotland’s capital.
“The 114th edition of Le Tour will start in the Scottish capital of Edinburgh, it was announced today (Wednesday 19th March) on the Royal Mile.
As part of a historic milestone, the world’s biggest bike races, the Tour de France and Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift, will both take place in the UK in 2027, marking the first time both the men’s and women’s Grand Départs will take place in the same country (outside France).
The men’s Tour de France will begin in Edinburgh, Scotland, with further route details for both the men’s and women’s events to be announced in the Autumn, with a focus on maximising the opportunity to showcase Britain’s diverse landscapes, and inspiring as many people as possible through the event.
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Edinburgh to stage start of Tour de France in 2027
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Tour de France to start in Edinburgh in 2027
The world’s biggest bike race is expected to attract huge numbers to Scotland’s capital.
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