The door opens: all four British Conti teams to race the Tour of Britain Women

World’s best to compete in Lloyds Tour of Britain Women

Nineteen teams will compete for the green jersey at the five-stage event which takes place between19-23 August 2026, with a record equalling number of UCI Women’s WorldTour teams headlining the line-up. Thirteen UCI Women’s WorldTour teams will take to the start line in Cockermouth, hoping to cross the finish line in Royal Leamington Spa five […] The post World’s best to compete in Lloyds Tour of Britain Women appeared first on Marketing Lancash…

The door opens: all four British Conti teams to race the Tour of Britain Women

All four British UCI Continental teams will race the 2026 Lloyds Tour of Britain Women, British Cycling confirmed today — ending a year of uncertainty that began when new UCI rules appeared to bar third-tier teams from Women’s WorldTour start lists altogether. DAS–Hutchinson, Handsling Alba Development Road Team, O’Shea Red Chilli Bikes, and Smurfit Westrock Cycling Team are among 19 teams announced for the five-stage race, which runs from Cocke…