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Tour de France reveals the six UK stage plans for historic 2027 Grands Départs
- Britain will host both the men's and women's 2027 Tour de France Grand Départs, marking a first outside France, with the men's starting July 2 in Edinburgh and the women's on July 30 in Leeds.
- Organisers said the double Grand Départ reflects partnership strength with British Cycling and the UK's enthusiasm, citing successful welcomes at the 2014 Yorkshire Grand Départ and 2007 London Grand Départ.
- The men's route features an Edinburgh–Carlisle opener through Midlothian and the Scottish borders, followed by a Keswick–Liverpool second stage through the Lake District.
- British Cycling aims to recruit more than 7,000 volunteers, while organisers will promote `Joy` and collaborate with governments and local councils to support young people and girls in sport.
- Following recent Grand Départs in Lille, Barcelona and Lausanne, the Tour continues its international rotation, with organisers saying the 2027 races will showcase eye-catching British landscapes and support women's cycling and future generations.
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By Jerome Pugmire. The men's and women's Tour de France cyclists will enjoy stunning views in next year's race as they pedal through the hills and valleys of Britain. The men's 2027 Tour will start on July 2 in the Scottish city of Edinburgh. The first stage will pass through Midlothian and the Scottish Borders before finishing in Carlisle, outside the city's medieval castle. The following day, a rolling second stage takes the peloton from Keswi…
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