According to major media reports, the team time trial in London will take place on a central London circuit of approximately 18km, passing landmarks such as the Houses of Parliament, London Eye, and Tower Bridge, and culminating in a finish on the Mall. The men's Tour de France previously visited London in 2007 and 2014. The 2027 Grand Départ's first stage takes the peloton from Leeds to central Manchester.
The second stage to Sheffield will feature almost 3,000m of climbing in 96 miles and includes the sharp ascents of Winnats Pass and Snake Pass. Local cyclist Cat Ferguson, a 19-year-old from Skipton, is a junior world champion in both the road race and time trial and finished second overall in the 2025 Tour of Britain. According to major media, Ferguson watched the men's Tour de France in 2014 from the side of her home roads with her parents.
The women's Tour de France is televised to over 90 countries around the world. Lucy Jones is the project director for the Grand Départ. London-born Flora Perkins rides with the Fenix-Premier Tech team.
The event showcases Yorkshire's cycling heritage and global reach.