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Cyclists Tackle Tour de France Route Early
3 Jul
Summary
- Club members rode 224km of the Tour de France route.
- England will host the Tour de France Grand Depart again.
- Stage two in 2027 begins in the Lake District.
Cyclists from the Liverpool Braveheart Bicycle Club have preemptively tackled a significant portion of next year's Tour de France route. The club members completed a demanding 224km (139 miles) ride from Keswick in Cumbria to Liverpool, experiencing the challenging terrain that elite professionals will soon navigate. This endeavor allows amateur cyclists to gain a unique perspective on the arduous journey.
England is set to host the Tour de France's Grand Depart for a third time, following previous events in London in 2007 and Leeds in 2014. The forthcoming 2027 race will feature stage two commencing in the picturesque Lake District National Park. This stage will proceed along the Morecambe Bay coastline, winding through the Lancashire fells via Lancaster.
