Tour of Britain Returns to Warwickshire, Milton Keynes in September

The 2025 Lloyds Tour of Britain, the UK's biggest professional cycling race, will feature a six-stage route with notable stops in Warwickshire and Milton Keynes. Warwickshire will host the fourth stage on September 5, starting in Atherstone and finishing with a challenging hilltop ascent at Burton Dassett Hills Country Park, where riders will tackle a steep 700-meter climb three times. This marks Warwickshire's third time hosting the event since 2019 and promises an exciting finale expected to draw large local and regional crowds. The third stage, on September 4, will run from Milton Keynes to Ampthill, marking the first time the race visits Ampthill, with organizers and local officials expressing enthusiasm for the event's return after a 17-year absence from Milton Keynes. The Tour attracts world-class riders, including Olympic and Tour de France champions, and boasts a free-to-attend format that draws over one million spectators along the route. Both Warwickshire and Milton Keynes communities are encouraged to participate in associated activities, such as design competitions for race flags and trophies, enhancing local engagement with the international sporting event.