The men’s and women’s Tour de France races will both start in Great Britain in 2027 in an historic first for the famous road cycling event.
The men’s Tour de France will begin in Edinburgh, Scotland, with England and Wales also set to host stages.
The start of the women’s race, known as Tour de France Femmes, will also take place in the UK, marking the first time both events have held their Grand Départs in the same country outside of France.
It will be the third time the UK has staged the men’s Grand Départ. The first time was 2007, with the 2014 stages falling two years after Team GB dominated in the cycling at their home London 2012 Olympics.
As a result, cycling’s popularity saw millions of supporters line the British streets, with stages taking place in Yorkshire and London.
“The Tour de France and the UK share a rich history, and I am delighted to bring the Grand Départ to the country in 2027,” Tour de France general director Christian Prudhomme said.
“Britain has always welcomed the Tour with enthusiasm and pride, and this collaboration across England, Scotland, and Wales promises to make the event even more special.”
Bradley Wiggins was the first Briton to win the Tour de France in 2012. He won time trial gold that same year at his home Olympics.
Further route details for the 2027 races will be confirmed in the autumn.