Tour of Britain 2025: Route, TV, Riders & Winner

The Lloyds Tour of Britain 2025 breaks new ground as the first edition to start in Suffolk and finish in Cardiff, with a six-day route that tests sprinters in the east and climbers in the west. This guide covers every stage, the full TV schedule, confirmed riders, and the winner.

Event dates: 2–7 September 2025 · Number of stages: 6 · Grand Départ: Woodbridge, Suffolk · Final stage finish: Cardiff · Broadcasters: ITV4 and TNT Sports · Edition: 84th (21st modern)

The six-day route covers approximately 886 km, balancing flat sprint stages in the east with hilly finishes in the west. The pattern: sprinter-friendly early stages give way to a climber’s showdown in Wales.

What is the route for the Tour of Britain 2025?

The 2025 edition traces a west‑southwest arc from the Suffolk coast to the Welsh capital. Six stages split between flat sprint stages in the east and hilly finishes in the west. Here are the stage‑by‑stage details.

What are the stage-by-stage details?

The first three stages are flat and favour sprinters, the final three introduce hills and a summit finish.

• Stage 1 (2 Sep): Woodbridge to Southwold, 161.4 km — flat terrain, won by Olav Kooij (Wikipedia – 2025 Tour of Britain). Intermediate sprint at Halesworth after 125 km, 1,144 m elevation (Cycling Weekly route guide).
• Stage 2 (3 Sep): Stowmarket loop, 169.3 km — flat, won by Olav Kooij (Cyclingstage.com). Passes through Debenham, Stradbroke, Lavenham, Sudbury, with a climb at Semer Hill (Cycling Weekly).
• Stage 3 (4 Sep): Milton Keynes to Ampthill, 122.8 km — flat, won by Matthew Brennan (Cycling Weekly). Route through Woburn, Aspley Heath, Toddington, Barton‑le‑Clay, Ampthill (Central Bedfordshire Council).
• Stage 4 (5 Sep): Atherstone to Burton Dassett Hills Country Park, 186.9 km — hilly, won by Romain Grégoire (Cyclingnews). Includes Ansley, Shustoke, Fillongley, Bedworth, Bulkington (North Warwickshire Council).
• Stage 5 (6 Sep): Torfaen/Pontypool to The Tumble, 133.5 km — medium mountain with summit finish, won by Remco Evenepoel (Wikipedia). The queen stage.
• Stage 6 (7 Sep): Newport to Cardiff, 112.2 km — hilly, won by Olav Kooij (Cycling Weekly). Finish in Cardiff.

The pattern: sprint specialists got three opportunities in the east, while the hills in the West Midlands and Wales decided the overall classification.

Is the Tour of Britain 2025 on TV?

Yes. The entire 2025 edition is available on free‑to‑air and subscription platforms in the UK.

Which TV channel is showing the Tour of Britain?

ITV4 broadcasts full live coverage of all six stages, with highlights packages on the same channel (ITV – UK broadcaster). TNT Sports also holds rights, offering comprehensive live feeds (TNT Sports via Discovery+).

How to watch the Tour of Britain 2025 online?

Stream the race live or on demand via ITVX (free) or Discovery+ (subscription). Both platforms carry every stage from the Woodbridge start to the Cardiff finish (ITVX, Discovery+).

What this means: fans can choose between free ad‑supported coverage on ITV4 or the uninterrupted feeds on TNT Sports — no excuse to miss a pedal stroke.

Who is riding the Tour of Britain in 2025?

The start list includes WorldTour and ProTeams, with notable names confirmed.

Did Geraint Thomas win the Tour of Britain?

Geraint Thomas, the 2018 Tour de France winner, was a participant in the 2025 edition but did not win the overall classification (Wikipedia – 2025 Tour of Britain). His experience on British roads added star power to the peloton.

What has happened to Chris Froome?

Chris Froome’s status for the 2025 Tour of Britain is reportedly uncertain; he was not listed on the official start sheet (Official Tour of Britain website). The seven‑time Grand Tour winner has been battling form and fitness, making his participation a question mark.

The trade‑off: while Geraint Thomas offers a proven British leader, the absence of Froome leaves a gap for emerging talent to claim the spotlight.

Who won the Tour de Britain in 2025?

The overall winner of the 2025 Tour of Britain is listed on the race’s Wikipedia page (Wikipedia – 2025 Tour of Britain). (At the time of writing, the final general classification was still being updated.)

What is the list of Tour of Britain winners?

Previous winners include names like Wout van Aert (2023), Gonzalo Serrano (2022), and Mathieu van der Poel in the modern era (Wikipedia – Tour of Britain history). The 2025 champion joins a line‑up of elite cyclists.

The implication: whoever wins in 2025 will have conquered a balanced route — sprinters, puncheurs, and climbers all had their day.

Where does the tour start in 2025?

What is the Grand Départ location?

The Grand Départ is in Woodbridge, Suffolk – the first time the race has started in the county (Official Tour of Britain route page). Stage 1 officially begins on 2 September 2025 from Woodbridge town centre, heading east to the coast at Southwold.

Why this matters: Suffolk residents get a rare chance to see the fastest cyclists on earth pass their doorsteps, and the route showcases the county’s rural landscape to a national audience.

Frequently asked questions

For British cycling fans, the 2025 Tour of Britain delivers a rare chance to see world‑class racing on home soil, from the Suffolk coast to the Welsh capital. The choice is clear: tune in to ITV4 for free, or catch every moment on Discovery+ — and keep an eye on the Tumble summit to see who claims the overall crown in Cardiff.