Grand Depart GB 2027Ltd

In 2027, the UK will host the Men’s and Women’s Grand Departs marking the first time in history that both races  have departed from the same country outside of France. Alongside the sporting events, a landmark social impact programme will be delivered across the UK, tackling inactivity, improving mental wellbeing, boosting economic growth and supporting communities to thrive.

Grand Départ GB 2027 Ltd is a Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) established to oversee the delivery of the Grand Departs of the Tour de France and the Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift in the United Kingdom in 2027.

Grand Depart GB 2027 Ltd:

• Maintains strategic oversight of the delivery of the Grand Depart events
• Manages and is accountable for agreements with key partners – ASO, local authorities, British Cycling, key suppliers
• Manages public funding on behalf of:
  • UK Government (DCMS)
  • Scottish Government
  • Welsh Government
  • UK Sport

The company operates as a Joint Venture between UK Events Limited (UKEL) a new sports events company and British Cycling.

British Cycling will deliver the operational and business functions, social impact and volunteer programmes, as well as all consumer‑facing activity, on behalf of partners.

Company Information

• Company Number: 16517074
• Legal name: Grand Départ GB 2027 Ltd
• Company type: Private Limited Company
• Incorporation date: 13 June 2025
• Registered in: England and Wales
• Industry classification: Other sports activities

Registered office address:
British Cycling Federation
Stuart Street
Manchester, Lancashire
M11 4DQ
United Kingdom

Grand Départ GB 2027 Ltd operates in accordance with UK company law and public funding requirements. Company filings and statutory information, including articles of association, confirmation statements and financial filings, are publicly available via Companies House, the official registrar of companies in the UK.

We are committed to ensuring inclusion, accessibility and equity across all elements of our work. Our Diversity and Inclusion Action Plan (DIAP) outlines how we embed inclusive practice across governance, operations, event delivery and community engagement.