The 2025 Tour of Britain Women is currently underway, running from Thursday, June 5, to Sunday, June 8. This four-day UCI Women’s WorldTour event marks a significant moment in British cycling, featuring a scenic and challenging route from North Yorkshire to Glasgow.
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🗺️ Route Overview
The race spans 423 km over four stages:
Stage 1 (June 5): Dalby Forest to Redcar (81.5 km) – A hilly opener through the North York Moors National Park.
Stage 2 (June 6): Hartlepool to Saltburn-by-the-Sea (114.3 km) – Features the steep Saltburn Bank climb near the finish.
Stage 3 (June 7): Kelso to Kelso (143.8 km) – The longest and most mountainous stage, set in the Scottish Borders.
Stage 4 (June 8): Glasgow city circuit (84 km) – Ten laps around a fast-paced urban loop, concluding at Glasgow Green.
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🌟 Notable Riders
This year’s race is particularly significant as it marks the final British race for Lizzie Deignan, a two-time Tour of Britain Women winner and former world champion. She’ll be competing alongside rising British talents like Cat Ferguson and Imogen Wolff.
The peloton includes a record 18 teams, with 12 from the UCI Women’s WorldTour. Notable competitors include defending champion Lotte Kopecky (SD Worx-Protime), Pfeiffer Georgi (Picnic PostNL), and Anna Henderson (Lidl-Trek).
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📺 How to Watch
You can catch the action live on BBC iPlayer, TNT Sports Extra, and Discovery+. Stage start times are as follows:
Stage 2 (June 6): 10:45 AM
Stage 3 (June 7): 11:00 AM
Stage 4 (June 8): 10:00 AM
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🚴♂️ Looking Ahead: Men’s Tour of Britain
The men’s Tour of Britain is scheduled for September 2–7, 2025. While specific route details are pending, the race is expected to start in Edinburgh and serve as a key preparation event for the UCI Road World Championships later that month.
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