Major Sporting Competition Confirms North Yorkshire and East Yorkshire Host Towns
Organisers said the five-stage race will visit Lincoln, Boston, Skegness and other host towns before ending in Earlston.
- On Tuesday, June 16, British Cycling announced the 2026 Lloyds Tour of Britain Men route, featuring five stages across the UK beginning in Lincolnshire on September 2, billed as the "largest free-to-attend sporting spectacle in the UK."
- Lincoln will host the opening stage for the first time in more than 30 years, followed by Boston and Skegness along the coast. The route then traverses North Yorkshire and East Yorkshire before concluding in the Scottish Borders.
- Jonathan Day, director of events for British Cycling Ventures, highlighted Lincoln's iconic 656ft climb up the cobbles of Michaelgate. "We are delighted to be bringing the Lloyds Tour of Britain Men to these fantastic locations," Day said.
- Economic impact data from the 2025 Lloyds Tours of Britain showed £62.3 million cumulative benefit to host areas, demonstrating the event's potential to inspire communities and encourage people to "live healthier lives."
- Detailed routes for the five stages and host locations for the Lloyds Tour of Britain Women will be announced in the coming weeks. The men's race concludes in the market town of Earlston on September 6.
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