The most important race in British cycling
The Lloyds Bank Tour of Britain Women is the only UCI Women’s WorldTour race held in the United Kingdom. This fact, combined with the Lloyds Bank Tour of Britain Men being part of the second tier of world cycling (UCI ProSeries), makes the women's race the most important event in British cycling. Now in its tenth edition, the race takes advantage of its WorldTour status to attract top stars of the sport year after year.
Route
The race consists of four stages without major mountain climbs. The general classification is expected to be decided in the second and third stages, which feature rolling terrain but nothing too demanding. This could allow some sprinters to stay in contention and even contest these stages. In this context, time bonuses at stage finishes and intermediate sprints could be crucial in deciding the final podium.
Favorites
Lorena Wiebes (1200), Elisa Balsamo (1200), Charlotte Kool (1000), Chiara Consonni (800), Ally Wollanston (400), Lara Gillespie (200), Cecile Uttrup Ludwig (800), Karlijn Swinkels (800), Anna Henderson (600), Cat Ferguson (200), Elisabeth Deignan (400), Kimberley Le Court (600), Kristen Faulkner (600), Letizia Paternoster (400), and Zoe Backstedt (600) are some of the top riders on the provisional start list.
Photo: © Lloyds Bank Tour of Britain Women / British Cycling