Hull will host the stage three start of the 2026 Lloyds Tour of Britain Men on Friday 4 September 2026 with the finish line in Beverley.
The Lloyds Tour of Britain Men last visited the region in 2023 when the race finished at Beverley Racecourse.
Hull last hosted the start of the men’s stage in 2008 when a leg departed from the city centre for a stage finish at Dalby Forest.
Beverley – which will host the finish to this leg of the race – has a long history of successfully hosting major cycling races, including a stage start of the Tour de Yorkshire in 2016 and 2018, and also the start of the C1 para races at the 2019 UCI World Road Racing Championships.
British Cycling research, delivered by GSIQ, showed the 2025 Lloyds Tours of Britain brought an overall cumulative economic impact of £62.3 million to the local areas which hosted the ten stages, bringing huge social impact to communities across the country as well.
The hosting of major cycling events such as the Lloyds Tour of Britain Men is part of partnership agreed between British Cycling and Hull and East Yorkshire Combined Authority, working with Hull City Council and East Riding of Yorkshire Council, to grow cycling and tourism links in the region.
Luke Campbell MBE, Mayor of Hull and East Yorkshire, said:
“Bringing the Lloyds Tour of Britain back to Hull and East Yorkshire is fantastic news for our region. This stage will showcase the best of Hull and Beverley to an international audience and bring people together to enjoy world-class sport.
“Events like this are about more than race day. It supports local businesses and gives us a chance to celebrate the pride we have in our region. Above all, I hope this inspires people to get active, attract visitors and help show that Hull and East Yorkshire is confident, welcoming and ambitious.”
Councillor Anne Handley, Leader of East Riding of Yorkshire Council said:
“We’re incredibly proud to be hosting this stage of the Lloyds Tour of Britain. The route will highlight the very best of East Yorkshire, from our stunning coastline and beautiful countryside to the Yorkshire Wolds and our historic market towns.
“As the race passes through communities across the East Riding, there will be plenty of opportunities for residents and visitors alike to experience the excitement and celebrate cycling together. Major events like this help put East Yorkshire on the map, inspiring people to discover everything our area has to offer, with Beverley providing a fitting backdrop for what promises to be a fantastic finish.”
Councillor Mike Ross, Leader of Hull City Council, said:
“We are delighted to be hosting the start of stage three of this year’s Lloyds Tour of Britain Men’s event.
“This showcases again how Hull has become a leading sporting city in the country. We look forward to welcoming some of the world’s top cyclists to our city and I have no doubt that the route will be lined with spectators to welcome the peloton in Hull.”
The full list of stages is:
- Stage 1: Lincoln – Lincoln
- Stage 2: Boston – Skegness
- Stage 3: Hull – Beverley
- Stage 4: Helmsley – Leyburn
- Stage 5: Earlston – Earlston
Further announcements, including the detailed routes for the five stages of the men’s race, will be announced in the coming weeks. The host locations for the Lloyds Tour of Britain Women will also be announced soon.
