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Tour of Britain 2026 to feature five stages across England and Scotland
The 22nd edition of the Tour of Britain is scheduled to take place from Wednesday, September 2, to Sunday, September 6, 2026. The race consists of five stages covering approximately 900 kilometers through Lincolnshire, Yorkshire, and the Scottish Borders.
Key stages include a circuit in Lincoln featuring the steep Michaelgate climb, a flat coastal stage from Boston to Skegness, and a queen stage through the North York Moors and Yorkshire Dales between Helmsley and Leyburn. The race concludes with a final circuit in Earlston.
Major contenders for the sprint finishes include Olav Kooij and Tim Merlier. Other notable favorites for the general classification include Tom Pidcock, Jhonatan Narvaez, and Benoit Cosnefroy. This edition follows the 2025 victory by Romain Grégoire.
Entities
British Cycling · Olav Kooij · Romain Grégoire · Tim Merlier · Tom Pidcock · Tour of Britain
Claims
What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The event is part of the UCI Pro Series. www.velo101.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The race covers 880 kilometers across five stages.
- [● 2 SOURCES] Olav Kooij and Tim Merlier are the primary sprinters in the competition. www.velo101.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The route runs between Lincoln and Earlston.
- [● 2 SOURCES] The 22nd edition of the Tour of Britain takes place from Wednesday, September 2 to Sunday, September 6, 2026. www.velo101.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Tom Pidcock is considered one of the favorites for the race. www.velo101.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The winner of the general classification receives 250 points. www.velo101.com