Tour of Britain
The Tour of Britain traces its modern history to the national stage races that have been held in Britain since 1945. The current Tour of Britain format was established in 2004 and has become the country’s most important men’s professional stage race. The race returned as a UCI ProSeries event and has continued to attract WorldTour teams, leading ProTeams and British domestic squads.
Tour of Britain vital statistics
| Name | Lloyds Tour of Britain Men |
| 2026 dates | 2–6 September 2026 |
| First race | 1945 |
| Categoru | UCI ProSeries |
| 2026 start location | Lincoln, England |
| 2026 finish location | Earlston, Scotland |
| Stages | 5 |
| Total distance | 910 km / 565 miles |
| 2025 winner | Romain Grégoire, Groupama-FDJ |
| 2025 runner-up | Remco Evenepoel, Soudal Quick-Step |
| 2025 third place | Julian Alaphilippe, Tudor Pro Cycling Team |
| 2026 Tour of Britain route | Click Here |
| TV coverage | ITV4, ITVX, TNT Sports, HBO Max and the official Tour of Britain YouTube channel, depending on territory |
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2026 Tour of Britain route breakdown
The 2026 Tour of Britain route combines city-centre racing, coastal roads, Yorkshire climbs and a demanding Scottish Borders finale.
- Stage 1: Lincoln to Lincoln.
- Stage 2: Boston to Skegness.
- Stage 3: Hull to Beverley.
- Stage 4: Helmsley to Leyburn.
- Stage 5: Earlston to Earlston.
- Total distance: approximately 910 km.
How to watch the 2026 Tour of Britain
United Kingdom
- Stages 1–4: ITV4 and ITVX.
- Stage 5: ITVX.
- All five stages: official Tour of Britain YouTube channel.
- Subscription coverage: TNT Sports and HBO Max.
- Daily highlights: ITV4 and ITVX.
United States
- Official Tour of Britain YouTube channel.
- Availability may vary by territory.
Australia
- SBS On Demand.
Europe
- Eurosport and HBO Max, depending on country.
- Coverage may differ in France and other territories.
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