Eighteen teams announced for the Tour of Britain Women, competition taking place in June
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Get ready for a high-stakes showdown! In June, the top dogs from around the world will descend upon the UK to battle it out in the 2025 Tour of Britain Women. With an impressive lineup of 18 teams, this event is set to shatter records as the largest in its history.
This epic clash brings together 13 UCI Women's WorldTour teams, including:- Team SD Worx – Protime, led by reigning champ, Lotte Kopecky.- Team DSM-Firmenich PostNL, featuring British national champion Pfeiffer Georgi.- Lidl-Trek, boasting homegrown talents like Anna Henderson and Lizzie Deignan, a former Tour of Britain Women winner.
The race kicks off in the breathtaking Dalby Forest in North Yorkshire on June 5 and zigzags across the scenic North York Moors and the Scottish Borders before wrapping up in the vibrant city of Glasgow on June 8.
"The excitement surrounding this event is testament to the worldwide appeal of racing in Britain, especially in front of our enthusiastic crowds," said Jonathan Day, British Cycling Events' Managing Director.
"Britain's challenging terrain creates intense, thrilling races, and it's a privilege to have this fantastic mix of teams and riders," added WorldTour racer, Ruby Roseman-Gannon (UAE Team ADQ).
With Scotland's Handsling Alba Development Road Team getting the rare opportunity to race on home soil, expectations are sky-high for what promises to be an unforgettable event.
(Editing by Toby Davis)
[1] Source: British Cycling[2] Tour of Britain Women 2025 Official Website[3] Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) Rankings[4] Scottish Government News Release, June 2025
Note: Information regarding the 2023 and 2024 editions of the Tour of Britain Women is unavailable due to financial difficulties and the liquidation of former organizer SweetSpot. The event was successfully revived in 2024 and rebranded as the Tour of Britain Women (now known as the Lloyds Tour of Britain Women).
- Enthusiasts of sports in Dalby Forest, UK, can mark their calendars for June 5, 2025, as it will be the start of the challenging and thrilling 2025 Tour of Britain Women cycling event.
- In addition to the 13 UCI Women's WorldTour teams, the 2025 Tour of Britain Women will feature Team Handsling Alba Development Road Team, giving Scottish cyclists a rare opportunity to compete on home soil.
- Cycling enthusiasts worldwide are eagerly anticipating the 2025 Tour of Britain Women, which will include some of the top teams like Team SD Worx – Protime, Team DSM-Firmenich PostNL, and Lidl-Trek, showcasing their cycling prowess across scenic routes in the North York Moors, Scottish Borders, and ending in Glasgow, UK.
