NEWS: Men’s and Women’s Tour of Britain in 2024

British Cycling aim to deliver the Tour of Britain for Men & Women in 2024 and beyond

NEWS: Men’s and Women’s Tour of Britain in 2024

Recognising the vital importance of the events to British teams, riders and Britain’s national cycling identity, British Cycling’s ambition is to deliver two national tours (the Tour of Britain – Women and Tour of Britain – Men) in 2024 and beyond. The events will be delivered in the calendar slots previously occupied by The Women’s Tour and the Tour of Britain.

British Cycling says they have a long-term vision to grow the races and their stature within the global cycling calendar, making the most of Britain’s most iconic and challenging routes to provide unforgettable moments for riders, fans and communities alike.

British Cycling says while delivering the events in 2024 will be incredibly challenging, they have already commenced positive discussions with partners across all areas of commercial, broadcast and local delivery, and have been hugely encouraged by the support we have received to date.

Lizzie Deignan MBE, rider for Lidl-Trek and twice winner of The Women’s Tour, said: “I’m really happy to see British Cycling investing to try and make sure these two important UK stage races happen in 2024 and for years to come, and I hope everyone can get behind this.”

Tom Pidcock MBE, rider for Ineos Grenadiers, added: “As a British rider in a British team, riding the Tour of Britain is really special. It’s an important race in the calendar and you can’t beat the atmosphere of racing on home roads in front of local fans.

“As a kid, who grew up watching the Tour of Britain, there is always something incredible about seeing elite cyclists racing around your own country. It’s an important race for everyone in the British cycling scene – the clubs, the fans, British riders and the next generations of home-grown talent who could win a race like this one day.

“Cycling events in Britain need support now more than ever before, and I really hope that everyone can rally behind this event to give us a race that the whole nation can be proud of.”

The renewed vision from British Cycling includes:
· Exploring the feasibility of a multi-sport urban event series in Britain, including BMX freestyle.
· Building on the success of the UCI Track Champions League and conducting a feasibility study on a new domestic track league concept.
· Continuing to support efforts to secure mountain bike and cyclo-cross UCI World Cup rounds in Britain.
· Delivering on the recommendations of the Elite Road Racing Task force, to support the long-term growth of our national series and championships for road and circuit racing.

The events will be delivered through our British Cycling Events subsidiary, through which we have already successfully delivered events including hosting UCI Track Champions League rounds in Britain. British Cycling Events is led by Interim Managing Director Jonathan Day, and supported by an expert team which collectively possesses decades of experience in delivering the sport’s biggest events.