Tour of Britain Opens Suffolk Stages in Geraint Thomas Final Race

The 2025 Lloyd's Tour of Britain began with its opening stage in Suffolk, featuring top professional cyclists including Geraint Thomas OBE, who is racing in his final professional event. The race started in Woodbridge and concluded in Southwold, with a route passing through multiple Suffolk towns and a small course alteration due to a burst water main. The six-day race covers 886 kilometers, with the final stages in South Wales presenting significant climbing challenges, and concludes in Cardiff, Thomas's hometown, honoring his nearly two-decade career. The event includes 19 teams, among them top-ranked UCI WorldTour squads like UAE Team Emirates and INEOS Grenadiers, and is broadcast live on ITV4, ITVX, TNT Sports, discovery+, and the Tour's YouTube channel. The first two stages are held in Suffolk, using rolling roadblocks to minimize disruptions, with local officials advising residents on parking and travel adjustments. Alongside Thomas, notable riders such as Remco Evenepoel, Julian Alaphilippe, and rising British talents will compete, adding excitement to this premier British cycling event.