2026 Lloyds Tour of Britain Women Preview | Full steam ahead after the Tour de France Femmes

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Tuesday, 18 August 2026 at 20:13
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Women’s cycling has received another significant boost in attention and popularity thanks to the Tour de France Femmes, and we’ll be seeing the ladies back in the spotlight this week! Many Tour stars are heading to Great Britain for the Lloyds Tour of Britain Women, a five-day stage race across the Channel. IDL Pro Cycling takes a closer look.
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Recent Winners of the Lloyds Tour of Britain Women

2025 Ally Wollaston
2024 Lotte Kopecky
2023 Canceled
2022 Elisa Longo Borghini
2021 Demi Vollering
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Route, Stage Win Favorites, and Times for the 2026 Lloyd's Tour of Britain Women

Stage 1, Wednesday, August 19, 2026: Cockermouth - Cockermouth (158.9 km)

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The profile on the Strava map looks more challenging than it actually is. Normally, a few fast women should be able to handle this final stretch.
Favorites
Lorena Wiebes (SD Worx-Protime)
Ally Wollaston (FDJ United-SUEZ)
Lotte Kopecky (SD Worx-Protime)
Times
Start: 11:30 a.m CET
Last rider finishes: 3:25 p.m CET

Stage 2, Thursday, August 20, 2026: Clitheroe – Blackpool (110.5 km)

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Are the sprinters ready? Let's sprint!
Favorites
Lorena Wiebes (SD Worx-Protime)
Nienke Veenhoven (Visma | Lease a Bike)
Zoe Bäckstedt (CANYON//SRAM)
Times
Start: 11:30 a.m CET
Finish: 2:39 p.m CET

Stage 3, Friday, August 21, 2026: Mold - The Great Orme (104.7 km)

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The punchers and climbers can come out of the gate, because the final stretch is explosive, punchy, and a treat for riders with a strong uphill finish.
Favorites
Kim Le Court (AG Insurance-Soudal)
Liane Lippert (Movistar)
Ricarda Bauernfeind (Lidl-Trek)
Times
Start: 11:30 a.m CET
Finish: 2:25 p.m CET

Stage 4, Saturday, August 22, 2026: Llanidloes – Hay-on-Wye (138.3 km)

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A good day for the attackers? Given its profile, the final stage doesn’t necessarily favor them. Many sprinters will likely want to make a move here.
Favorites
Lorena Wiebes (SD Worx-Protime)
Nienke Veenhoven (Visma | Lease a Bike)
Zoe Bäckstedt (CANYON//SRAM)
Times
Start: 11:00 a.m CET
Finish: 2:53 p.m CET

Stage 5, Sunday, August 23, 2026: Royal Leamington Spa - Royal Leamington Spa (123.8 km)

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On the final day, too, it will be difficult to shake off the strong and explosive sprinters, which means they could easily end up with three or four opportunities in five days.
Favorites
Lorena Wiebes (SD Worx-Protime)
Ally Wollaston (FDJ United-SUEZ)
Lotte Kopecky (SD Worx-Protime)
Times
Start: 11:00 a.m CET
Finish: 2:30 p.m CET

IDL Pro Cycling top GC picks, 2026 Lloyds Tour of Britain Women

Top Favorites: Lorena Wiebes (SD Worx-Protime) and Kim Le Court (AG Insurance-Soudal)
Dark horses: Lotte Kopecky (SD Worx-Protime), Ally Wollaston (FDJ United-SUEZ), Liane Lippert (Movistar), and Zoe Bäckstedt (CANYON//SRAM)
Long shots: Letizia Borghesi (AG Insurance-Soudal), Ricarda Bauernfeind and Shirin van Anrooij (Lidl-Trek), Femke de Vries (Visma | Lease a Bike), Chiara Consonni (CANYON//SRAM), and Pfeiffer Georgi (Picnic PostNL)

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