Hull will host the start of Stage Three of the 2026 Lloyds Tour of Britain Men this September. Departing from East Park on Friday 4 September, the riders will travel into the East Riding to face a 194.1km stage.
The race will begin at East Park, with riders then travelling east along Holderness Road before heading through Bilton and out to the stunning east coast, through Withernsea, up to Hornsea, and onto Skipsea.
After Skipsea, the race heads to Burton Agnes, a series of climbs face the riders as they head around to Driffield before heading downhill into Wetwang as the race gears up for an exciting climax. Once they reach Beverley, the riders will face a 16km circuit with four passages finishing with a testing uphill drag to the racecourse for its conclusion.
Cllr Jackie Dad, deputy leader and portfolio holder for culture, said: “From the heart of East Park to the open roads of East Yorkshire, this route is going to be a spectacular sight.
“Starting Stage 3 of the Lloyds Tour of Britain in our very own East Park is a brilliant choice; it’s a jewel in our city’s crown and the perfect, iconic backdrop for such a prestigious event.
“We can’t wait to see the park filled with families, local fans, and visitors, all gathered to cheer on the peloton as they head out of Hull. It’s going to be an unforgettable atmosphere.”
The riders lining up for this year’s 2026 Lloyds Tour of Britain Men will be in for a challenging contest, taking in nearly 900km with 8814 metres of ascent across the five stages of this year’s race.
The world’s best riders will face 878.8km (546 miles) of racing across the stages which start in Lincolnshire, before moving up the coast to East Yorkshire, then into North Yorkshire, before heading to the Scottish Borders for its conclusion.
Director of Events for British Cycling Ventures, Jonathan Day, said:
“It is always exciting to reveal the stage routes for the Lloyds Tour of Britain, it’s the news fans have been waiting for, so they can plan the best positions to watch the world’s best riders in the UK. We have worked closely with all our stakeholders to design a fantastic route that will ignite the race and create a memorable spectacle for all involved.
“The Tours are one of the largest free to spectate events in Britain, so we are thrilled to be bringing the men’s route from Lincolnshire, through East and North Yorkshire, all the way to Earlston in the Scottish Borders. The route brings unique challenges to the riders, while delivering a backdrop which shows the best of Britain, from the beautiful coastline, across the highways, through our stunning countryside, and up some iconic and challenging categorised climbs.”
To discover the routes of all six stages of the Lloyds Tour of Britain Men in more detail, and more information about the race and host venues, please click here.
The timings for the event will be confirmed soon, alongside the routes for the Lloyds Tour of Britain Women.