British Cycling backs bid for UK Tour de France Grand Départ in 2027

The 2014 Tour de France started in Yorkshire, with the race greeted by massive crowds over the opening three stages in the UK
The 2014 Tour de France started in Yorkshire, with the race greeted by massive crowds over the opening three stages in the UK (Image credit: Getty Images)

British Cycling has backed the return of the Tour de France to the United Kingdom for a future Grand Départ, with the organisation signalling it's interest in bringing back the Tour for 2027.

The race last visited British shores for a trio of stages in Yorkshire and London back in 2014, while in 2007 the capital hosted the prologue and stage 1.

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