{"id":74197,"date":"2026-07-01T13:43:21","date_gmt":"2026-07-01T13:43:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/britain\/74197\/"},"modified":"2026-07-01T13:43:21","modified_gmt":"2026-07-01T13:43:21","slug":"stage-details-in-full-for-2026-tour-of-britain","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/britain\/74197\/","title":{"rendered":"Stage details in full for 2026 Tour of Britain"},"content":{"rendered":"

The exact route for the 2026 Tour of Britain men’s cycling race has been announced.<\/p>\n

Riders will set off on 2 September, travelling through Lincolnshire, East Yorkshire and North Yorkshire, before finishing in Scotland on 6 September.<\/p>\n

They will take on 565 miles (910km) of racing across the stages, with major ascents including the 656ft (200m) climb up the cobbles of Michaelgate in Lincoln.<\/p>\n

Jonathan Day, director of events for British Cycling Ventures, said the team had designed a “fantastic route that will ignite the race and create a memorable spectacle for all involved”.<\/p>\n

Stage one: Lincoln<\/p>\n

The tour will start in Lincoln on Wednesday 2 September. It will be the first time the men’s race has taken place in the city.<\/p>\n

Riders will leave the city centre and head out into the Lincolnshire Wolds, making their way through Market Rasen before heading through Caistor.<\/p>\n

The route will make its way past Waddingham and Ingham before heading back to Lincoln.<\/p>\n

Cyclists will then tackle the renowned Michaelgate climb five times during the final circuit in the city centre, taking in the Lincoln Grand Prix circuit.<\/p>\n

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Stage one will take place in Lincoln [British Cycling]<\/p>\n

Stage two: Boston – Skegness<\/p>\n

On Thursday 3 September, the peloton will start in Boston, riding past Coningsby, through Woodhall Spa, Horncastle and Wragby.<\/p>\n

The route will then intersect stage one of the course, going into the Lincolnshire Wolds before heading to Louth and through Mablethorpe and Sutton-on-Sea.<\/p>\n

It will hit the day’s last ascent near Langton Hill in Horncastle, before a sprint into Skegness.<\/p>\n

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Stage two will start in Boston and finish in Skegness [British Cycling]<\/p>\n

Stage three: Hull – Beverley<\/p>\n

Racers will depart from Hull on Friday 4 September, riding across the east coast through Withernsea, Hornsea and Skipsea.<\/p>\n

The peloton will face a series of climbs as they travel through Burton Agnes and Driffield before heading downhill into Wetwang.<\/p>\n

Once they reach Beverley, they will ride a four-passage circuit before finishing at the racecourse.<\/p>\n

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Stage three will start in Hull and end in Beverley [British Cycling]<\/p>\n

Stage four: Helmsley – Leyburn<\/p>\n

On Saturday 5 September, riders will take on one of the hardest stages of the tour.<\/p>\n

Starting in Helmsley, the race will head through Easingwold, Boroughbridge and Ripon before entering the Yorkshire Dales National Park.<\/p>\n

Climbing out of Greenhow Bank, riders will make their way through Grassington, Wharfedale and towards Buckden and Cray.<\/p>\n

The peloton will face another ascent up Kidstones before heading to Aysgarth Falls. They will then tackle the climbs of Greets Moss and Grinton Moor.<\/p>\n

The day will finish in Leyburn, which is hosting a tour finish for the first time.<\/p>\n

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Stage four will begin in Helmsley and finish in Leyburn [British Cycling]<\/p>\n

Stage five: Earlston<\/p>\n

Earlston is also another location hosting the race for the first time.<\/p>\n

Riders will depart from Smailholm towards Kelso, but will turn off just before the town to travel through Hume, Greenlaw and Duns.<\/p>\n

They will then face the Lammermuir Hills and pass Whiteadder Water before taking on a climb to Redstone Rig and Duddy Bank.<\/p>\n

Heading back towards Earlston, riders will complete two circuits before the race finishes and the next men’s champion is crowned.<\/p>\n

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The final stage will take place in Earlston [British Cycling]<\/p>\n

More details about the route for all five stages can be found on the British Cycling website<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Day said: “It’s the news fans have been waiting for, so they can plan the best positions to watch the world’s best riders in the UK.<\/p>\n

“The route brings unique challenges to the riders, while delivering a backdrop which shows the best of Britain, from the beautiful coastline, across the highways, through our stunning countryside, and up some iconic and challenging categorised climbs.”<\/p>\n

The routes for the Lloyds Tour of Britain women’s race would be announced soon, organisers said.<\/p>\n

Listen to highlights from Hull and East Yorkshire<\/a> or Lincolnshire<\/a> on BBC Sounds, watch the latest episode of Look North<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Download the BBC News app from the App Store<\/a> for iPhone and iPad or Google Play<\/a> for Android devices<\/p>\n

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