Tour de France in England: ride the route

The event will take place on Sunday 1st July and will be open to 5,000 riders.

Jonny Clay, British Cycling’s events manager, said:

“This cyclosportive will be one of the highlights of the cycling summer. The challenge of riding the same 117 mile route as the stars of the Tour de France has the potential to inspire cyclists across the country.

“Add to that the carnival atmosphere and the sheer size of the event and it looks like being a great day for cycling.”

The event will be owned by British Cycling and be incorporated into its Everyday Cycling programme. Pennine Events will organise the event on behalf of British Cycling.

Full details of the route and its partners will be announced on 15th February.