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Tour of Britain Women cycling race begins in Cumbria on Wednesday

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Last updated Aug 15, 2026

Tour of Britain Women cycling race begins in Cumbria on Wednesday
Summary

The Lloyds Tour of Britain Women starts in Cockermouth, Cumbria, on Wednesday, August 16. The event features a 158.9km route involving rolling road closures from around 10:40 to 16:30 BST. Riders will pass through several towns, including Whitehaven and Workington, with local road closures set to accommodate the race. The five-day race will conclude in Leamington Spa on August 23.

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  • •Race takes off from Cockermouth with a 158.9km route.
  • •Roads will close from 10:40 to 16:30 BST for safety.
  • •Key towns on the route include Whitehaven and Workington.
  • •Final stage of the race concludes in Leamington Spa on August 23.
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  • 6:00 AMYahoo Sports — Roads to close for Tour of Britain Women
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The cycling race will set off through Cumbria on Wednesday.

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