The 2025 Lloyds Tour of Britain Women, taking place from June 5–8, will receive extensive coverage across BBC Sport as part of the British broadcaster’s Women’s Summer of Sport schedule.
The four-day race, described as the largest free-to-attend sporting event in the UK, will be shown live on BBC iPlayer and the BBC Sport website and app, with additional content across the BBC’s social media channels.
A record 19 teams are set to compete in this year’s race, reflecting the event’s growing international profile. Among the riders confirmed are Lorena Wiebes, the current European champion; Kristen Faulkner, a double gold medallist from the 2024 Olympics; and Lizzie Deignan, former world champion and winner of a previous edition of the race.
Jonathan Day, Managing Director of British Cycling Events, said “We are really pleased that the BBC will broadcast the Lloyds Tour of Britain Women during a huge summer of sport for women.
“The event is breaking records this year with the number of teams riding across the four stages, so it is brilliant news that the races will be available across BBC Sport’s platforms, allowing the British public to follow the action from this sporting spectacle.”
Alex Kay-Jelski, Director of BBC Sport, added “The Tour of Britain Women will be another great moment for women’s sport this summer and we’re delighted to bring this event to fans across the UK through our popular digital platforms.
“The BBC has a strong track record of backing women’s sport. Not just the victories, but the stories, the grit and the passion behind them. And as the UK’s most-used sports broadcaster, we’re proud to shine a spotlight on this race and its great cyclists.”
In addition to the BBC’s coverage, the race will also stream digitally on Warner Bros Discovery+, with daily highlights available on TNT Sports and the TNT red button.
Looking ahead to 2025, British Cycling plans to launch a dedicated Lloyds Tour of Britain TikTok channel, along with expanded YouTube content and a race-specific email newsletter.
2025 route details
- Stage 1 – Thursday, June 5: Dalby Forest to Redcar, across the North York Moors National ParkStage 2 – Friday, June 6: Hartlepool to Saltburn-by-the-Sea, with an uphill finish
Stage 3 – Saturday, June 7: Loop stage in the Scottish Borders, starting and finishing in Kelso
Stage 4 – Sunday, June 8: Final stage in Glasgow
After the final stage in Glasgow, fans can take part in the free Lloyds Tour of Britain Family Cycling Festival, riding a closed-road circuit used by the elite athletes, as part of a legacy initiative to promote cycling participation in the city.
