The Tour de France coming to Wales in 2027 is about far more than sport. It is a strategic opportunity to build on Geraint Thomas' legacy, grow cycling participation, and unlock serious tourism value.

The Grand Departs for the 2027 Tour de France and Tour de France Femmes will hit three capital cities in the United Kingdom as they start in the same country for the first time.

Oliver Naesen will, after ten consecutive years, normally not start the Tour de France in 2026. The Belgian rider from Decathlon CMA CGM will ride the Giro d’Italia after the Belgian spring classics alongside general classification leader Felix Gall,

The opening Tour de France stages in Cumbria in 2027 will unite its communities and showcase its scenic beauty, tourism bosses say. Stage one of the men's race will finish in Carlisle on 2 July, while stage two will start in Keswick and pass Windermere the next day.