Tour of Britain 2026
Tim Wellens won the 86th edition of the Tour of Britain, with Lewis Askey and Jasper Stuyven joining him on the final podium. The race got underway on Wednesday 2 September 2026 and concluded on Sunday 6 September.
Final GC 2026 Tour of Britain
1. Tim Wellens
2. Lewis Askey + 0:42
3. Jasper Stuyven + 1:03
4. Daan Hoole s.t.
5. Rick Pluimers + 1:15
Discover the route and start list for the Tour of Britain.
Another interesting read: winners and records Tour of Britain.
Tour of Britain 2026 stages:
| datum | start - finish | km | el. gain | type | winner | leeder | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2-9 | Lincoln - Lincoln | 182.5 | 1,393 | flat | Askey | Askey |
| 2 | 3-9 | Boston - Skegness | 180.2 | 873 | flat | Merlier | Askey |
| 3 | 4-9 | Hull - Beverley | 194.1 | 1,621 | flat | Kooij | Askey |
| 4 | 5-9 | Helmsley - Leyburn | 165.8 | 2,699 | hills | Bol | Wellens |
| 5 | 5-9 | Earlston - Earlston | 156.1 | 2,236 | hills | Politt | Wellens |
Tour of Britain 2026: routes
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Route
The Tour of Britain is a race for puncheurs and sprinters who don’t shy away from a bit of climbing. Across five days, the riders face 8,822 metres of elevation gain. Who will succeed Romain Grégoire as overall winner?
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Riders
Ethan Vernon, Tim Wellens, Olav Kooij, Tim Merlier, Florian Vermeersch and Filippo Ganna are all riding the Tour of Britain. Who else is on the start list?
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Winners and records
The origins of the Tour of Britain date back to 1945. Although different events have been held under this name, the current edition is in place as of 2004. The route typically takes in a mix of flat and hilly stages, and an occasional individual time trial. Cyclingstage.com brings you the records and recent winners.
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