Tour of Britain Men 2026 Live Coverage

The 2026 Tour of Britain Men, the United Kingdom's premier cycling stage race, is currently underway, with riders competing across England and Scotland from Wednesday, September 2, to Sunday, September 6. The five-stage event, covering approximately 910 kilometers, began in Lincoln and is set to conclude in the Scottish Borders. On Friday, September 4, the race continues with its third stage, a hilly 194.1-kilometer route from Hull to Beverley. This stage follows two earlier legs: the opening day's hilly circuit in and around Lincoln on September 2, and a flatter stage from Boston to Skegness on September 3. The race is scheduled to proceed through Yorkshire on Saturday, September 5, before its final stage on Sunday, September 6, which will finish in Earlston in the Scottish Borders. Over 100 world-class cyclists from 18 teams are participating in this year's edition. Notable contenders include sprinters Olav Kooij and Tim Merlier, time trial specialist Filippo Ganna, and riders like Tim Wellens and Lewis Askey. The field also features multiple national champions and riders using the event as preparation for the World Championships later in the month.