Tour of Britain Women begins under cloud but with hope of stronger future
Women’s peloton returns after death of Finlay Tarling, who died during the Volta a Portugal last week
TL;DR
- The 2026 Tour of Britain Women begins in Cumbria, honoring the late Finlay Tarling.
- Tarling died following a collision with a non-race vehicle during the Volta a Portugal.
- The women's peloton returns to racing, with tributes planned for the 19-year-old rider.
- The Tour of Britain Women has increased in duration from four to five days.
- Notable participants include Kim Le Court, Lorena Wiebes, and Lotte Kopecky.
- The route covers Cumbria, the north-west, Wales, and concludes in Royal Leamington Spa.
- Live coverage will be available on YouTube, with free-to-air highlights on ITV.