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SATURDAY 5TH SEPTEMBER & SATURDAY 22ND AUGUST 2026

LLOYDS TOUR OF BRITAIN RIDE THE ROUTE

After an awesome inaugural Lloyds Tour of Britain Ride the Route, we're pleased to announce the event will be back again for 2026. What's more, there will also be a femmes edition; celebrating with women's Tour of Britain too. The routes will test riders to the ultimate stage of the races - just one day ahead of the pros.

Location & Route: TBA

LLOYDS TOUR OF BRITAIN

RIDE THE ROUTE

Take on the challenge, one day ahead of the pros.

TOUR OF BRITAIN RIDE THE ROUTE MEN'S RACE

The highly anticipated men's Tour of Britain will feature World Tour pros battling it out on our home roads. Join us for the official Tour of Britain sportive one day ahead of the Pros.

NEW: TOUR OF BRITAIN RIDE THE ROUTE WOMEN'S RACE

We're so excited to be delivering another Tour of Britain Ride the Route alongside the Women's Race. Join us to take on the final stage, then stay and watch the best female riders in the world on our home British roads.

NEW RIDE THE ROUTE WOMEN'S RACE

NEW FOR 2026

Join us for the inaugural women's Tour of Britain Ride the Route

SUNDAY 6TH SEPTEMBER & SUNDAY 23RD AUGUST 2026

WATCH THE TOUR OF BRITAIN RACE

Join us on the final summit to watch the decisive move of the final stage of the Tour of Britain and cheers on your favourite riders.

STAY TO WATCH THE PROS

We encourage you to stay for the following day's actions, to cheer on the pros out on the route. After all, you’ll know what they have in store!

EXCLUSIVE

Only 500 places released! Don't miss out. Enter today to secure a place.

WHY RIDE WITH STRUGGLE?

EXCEPTIONAL RIDER SUPPORT

  • Fully signposted route & GPX files provided
  • Roadside safety and encouragement marshals
  • Mechanical support and rider hotline for assistance
  • Roving mechanical support
  • Broomwagon recovery vehicle

INSTANT RESULTS

While we're here for a fun time as well as a fast time, we publish results instantly as you cross the line so you can see how you fared and check out if you hit a Gold, Silver or Bronze time.

CLASS MEDAL & BIDON

Every rider deserves recognition after a Struggle. You'll get one of our iconic Struggle medals around your neck and also go home with a Struggle bidon to show off your achievement on the bike.

FREE PHOTOS

At Struggle you don't need to pay extra for a photo of yourself. We pay the best cycling photographers instead, so we can give everyone an epic memento of your pain face.

Testimonials

"What a route, what an event. Well marked, great feed station with top notch gels and bars, brilliant pre and post atmosphere. These big rides are much better when part of an event, when you share your experience with others, it drives you on all the more and I’ll certainly be back."

Simon Warren

100 Cycling Climbs

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