Everything we know as women’s Tour De France 2027 route through Greater Manchester revealed

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Some of the best cyclists in the world will race through Manchester, Stockport, Rochdale and Oldham

Everything you need to know as Greater Manchester to host opening stages of women’s Tour De France

• The spectacular route for the opening two stages of the women’s Tour De France has been revealed, with Greater Manchester hosting the race for the first time next year.
• The world’s best cyclists will race through Manchester, Stockport, Rochdale and Oldham, tackling tough climbs including Grains Bar and Snake Pass. The 53-mile first stage starts in Leeds on Friday, July 30, finishing on Deansgate after passing landmarks including Heaton Park and Manchester Cathedral.
• The second stage begins at Albert Square, heading through the universities and Rusholme before a gruelling 96-mile route through Stockport, Derbyshire and the Peak District to Sheffield.
• Manchester council leader Bev Craig said the race would be ‘epic on so many levels’, adding: “We want to make sure when we talk about women’s sport we’re doing everything we can to shine a light on a fantastic opportunity for so many women and girls across our city to be involved.”
• British Cycling chief exec Jon Dutton expects 12 million spectators to line the routes across all six UK stages in 2027. Dame Sarah Storey, Greater Manchester’s active travel commissioner, believes the event will inspire the next generation of female cyclists.
• Local cycling clubs are already preparing to volunteer, with Moston Cycling Club member Jo Poke saying: “It’s dead exciting – I won’t be booking a holiday for next July and we will definitely all be volunteering.”
• READ THE FULL STORY: Tour De France 2027 route through Greater Manchester revealed including punishing climbs and spectacular Deansgate finish

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