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Warwickshire confirmed to host Lloyds Tour of Britain Women cycle race final leg
British Cycling says the five-day race will finish with a Decider stage in Royal Leamington Spa and could deliver a major tourism boost.
Organisers have announced Helmsley and Leyburn will host a stage of the Britain Men race, while the 2026 Lloyds Tour will feature five stages for Britain Women across England and Wales.
The 2026 Britain Women race, part of the UCI Women's WorldTour, marks a historic first for Lancashire as stage two travels from Clitheroe to Blackpool on Thursday, August 20, 2026.
British Cycling research shows the 2025 Lloyds Tours delivered a £62.3 million cumulative economic impact, with each stage generating between £2m and £12m for local economies.
Ribble Valley Borough Council leader Cllr Simon Hore called the Tour an 'ideal showcase,' while Leyburn Town Council chair Councillor Alison Littlewood-Laws welcomed the 'great opportunities' for her town.
The 2027 Tour de France Grand Depart will pass through East Lancashire, cementing the region's reputation alongside Powys and North Yorkshire as major cycling destinations.