The royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo to stage spectacular riders’ presentation ceremony ahead of 2027 tour de france grand départ

As Britain prepares to welcome the start of the 114th Tour de France in 2027, The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo has been appointed by Grand Départ GB 2027 to deliver the opening moment of the Grand Départ – the iconic official team presentation.
Tour de France to start in UK in 2027

The men’s and women’s grand depart will both take place in the same country for the first time, with the men’s race setting off from Edinburgh
Tour de France report shows impact of hosting events in Copenhagen, Denmark

The Grand Depart hosts point to wide media reach, tourism and local engagement as they look towards future major events
How Copenhagen tributed Tour de France to the everyday bike heroes

Events can be a strong driver for change, and the Danish capital strives to use events to increase both political and public focus on sustainable solutions like cycling and a more inclusive way of life
Denmark wins bid to host 2021 Tour de France Grand Départ

Denmark, Copenhagen, Roskilde, Nyborg, Vejle and Sønderborg join the list of cities and regions that have benefited from hosting the Tour de France Grand Depart
ASO rejects Thailand’s Tour de France claims

Tour de France organiser Amaury Sport Organisation (ASO) has dismissed claims by the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) that it is in talks to stage the Grand Depart of its showpiece cycling race in the Southeast Asian country.
12,000 volunteers selected for Grand Départ

New volunteering initiative for Tour de France’s opening stage in the UK signs up 12,000 Tour Makers