2025 Women’s Lloyds Tour of Britain announces route featuring Glasgow World Championships circuit

The 2025 edition of the Lloyds Tour of Britain Women is set to bring world-class racing back to the UK with a spectacular four-stage route stretching across northern England and Scotland from June 5th-8th.

Beginning in the heart of the North York Moors, passing through picturesque coastal towns, and culminating in a fast-paced finale in Glasgow, the race will offer a stunning showcase of British landscapes, as well as a platform for some of the world’s best riders to shine.

The opening stage on Thursday 5 June starts in Dalby Forest, an iconic location nestled within the North York Moors National Park. Known for its twisting roads and punchy climbs, the region promises a tough opener to the race. The finish in Redcar, on the North Sea coast, is likely to favour puncheurs and opportunistic breakaways.

Stage 2 continues the coastal theme, taking riders from Hartlepool to Saltburn-by-the-Sea. This stretch along the northeastern coast features rolling roads and exposed terrain, conditions that could prove decisive if crosswinds come into play.

Stage 3 moves north towards the Scottish border, with more details yet to be revealed. What’s clear is that the terrain will begin to shift, and positioning for the general classification is likely to intensify.

The final stage is set to take place in Glasgow, and organisers have confirmed it will be modelled on the same city centre circuit used during the 2023 UCI Cycling World Championships. That edition saw thrilling attacks, as Lotte Kopecky and Mathieu van der Poel were crowned world champions. Kopecky also won the women’s Tour of Britain last year.

British Cycling Events managing director Jonathan Day emphasised both the sporting and community impact of this year’s race when speaking about the announcement.

"Being able to finish the race overall in the heart of a major city like Glasgow will be a great way to round out this year’s Tour," he said in a press release. "We are delighted to be bringing some of the world’s best teams and riders to our communities this June as a part of the UCI Women's WorldTour and to showcase the very best of their character and terrain on what will be four challenging stages.

"On behalf of British Cycling Events I would like to pay thanks to our partners across the four stages for supporting the hosting and delivery of this summer's race and enabling us to bring another memorable and action packed four days of world class racing to their communities."