The full Leeds route for the 2027 Tour de France Femmes Grand Départ has been unveiled, with cyclists set to travel through the city centre, Headingley, Kirkstall, Bramley, Farnley and Drighlington. The historic event takes place on 30 July 2027, marking the first time the world's biggest women's professional cycling race will visit Britain.
Full Route Revealed as Leeds Prepares for Historic 2027 Tour de France Femmes Grand Départ
Leeds is preparing to make sporting history next summer after organisers revealed the full route for the opening stage of the 2027 Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift.
The city will host the start of the prestigious women's cycling race on Friday 30 July 2027, marking the competition's first-ever visit to Britain.
Thousands of spectators are expected to line the streets as some of the world's leading female cyclists travel through Leeds before heading towards Manchester.
An interactive route map has now been published, showing precisely which streets and communities will feature in the event.
Where will the race travel through Leeds?
Illustrative image of professional women's road cycling.
The race will begin on the Headrow in Leeds city centre, where riders will complete a partial loop before heading towards the city's north-western suburbs.
The route includes:
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Leeds city centre: The Headrow, Boar Lane, Infirmary Street and Westgate.
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Headingley: Woodhouse Lane, Hyde Park Corner, Otley Road, North Lane and Kirkstall Lane.
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Kirkstall: Bridge Road, crossing the River Aire.
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Bramley: Broad Lane, Waterloo Lane, Lower Town Street and Henconner Lane.
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Farnley: Butt Lane, between Pudsey Road near Farnley Reservoir and Tong Road.
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New Farnley to Drighlington: Whitehall Road, from its junction with Back Lane.
From Drighlington, the cyclists will enter Kirklees before continuing over the Pennines towards Manchester.
Road closures and travel arrangements
Leeds City Council has confirmed it will work alongside race organisers to keep residents and businesses informed about the arrangements for the event.
Temporary road closures and traffic management measures will be required to allow the race to take place safely.
Properties along and near the route will receive information letters, while an online engagement session is also planned.
Further information about road closures and travel disruption will be provided as preparations progress.
Historic first for Leeds
The 2027 event will make Leeds the first location outside mainland Europe to host the opening stage of both the men's Tour de France and the women's Tour de France Femmes.
The city previously hosted the men's Grand Départ in 2014.
On that occasion, approximately 230,000 spectators gathered in Leeds city centre, with a further two million lining the race route across Yorkshire.
Organisers will be hoping the women's race generates similar enthusiasm and provides another major boost to the city's profile.
Council leader welcomes announcement
Councillor James Lewis, leader of Leeds City Council, described the forthcoming race as a significant opportunity for the city.
He said:
"The Grand Départ of the 2027 Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift promises to be a great occasion for Leeds and one that will raise our profile on the international sporting stage while also delivering a boost to the local economy."
He added that extensive planning was already taking place and that residents and businesses would be kept informed about arrangements for the day.
Councillor Lewis also praised the city's enthusiasm for major sporting occasions and said he expected another strong turnout.
Three days of women's cycling across Britain
The Grand Départ will take place over three days, with stages scheduled as follows:
FRI
30
JUL
Stage 1: Leeds to Manchester
The historic opening stage, travelling through West Yorkshire and across the Pennines.
SAT
31
JUL
Stage 2: Manchester to Sheffield
The race continues through northern England.
SUN
1
AUG
Stage 3: London
The Grand Départ concludes in the capital.
The men's Tour de France will also begin in Britain in 2027, with its Grand Départ scheduled from 2 to 4 July and a route taking in cities including Edinburgh, Carlisle, Liverpool and Cardiff.
The British events are being delivered by Grand Départ GB and British Cycling, working with Tour de France organiser ASO.
Source: Leeds City Council, official 2027 Grand Départ route announcement.

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