CYCLING: Lloyds Bank Tour of Britain Men 2.Pro 2025 (GBR)

United Kingdom 02 Sep – 07 Sep 2025 Class 2.Pro – Stages – UCI ProSeries

Website https://www.britishcycling.org.uk/tourofbritain and https://www.instagram.com/thetourofbritain/

The history of the Tour of Britain is a complex one, with several different events and names over the years. It is not a single, continuous race but rather a series of cycling events that have served as the premier stage race in the United Kingdom since the end of World War II.

Early Origins and the British League of Racing Cyclists (BLRC)

The roots of the Tour of Britain trace back to a dispute during the Second World War. A race in defiance of the National Cyclists’ Union (NCU), the governing body at the time, led to the formation of a rival organization, the British League of Racing Cyclists (BLRC). The BLRC sought to create a British equivalent of the Tour de France.

The first multi-day stage race in Britain was the Southern Grand Prix in 1944.
The Victory Cycling Marathon was held in 1945 to celebrate the end of the war, and was won by a French rider, Robert Batot. This set the precedent for a major, international stage race in the UK.
From 1946 to 1953, the race was known by various names, including the “Brighton to Glasgow” race.

The Milk Race (1958-1993)

The most enduring and well-known iteration of the race was the Milk Race, which began in 1958. Sponsored by the Milk Marketing Board (MMB), it became a popular annual sporting event.

The Milk Race was initially an amateur-only event, but it was later opened to both amateurs and professionals from 1985 onwards.
It lasted for 35 years, making it the longest-running cycling sponsorship in the UK.
The Milk Race ended in 1993 when the MMB was dissolved due to the Agriculture Act 1993.

The Kellogg’s Tour and PruTour (1987-1999)

In the late 1980s, a professional-focused rival to the Milk Race appeared: the Kellogg’s Tour of Britain. It ran from 1987 to 1994, attracting high-profile international riders. Following the Kellogg’s Tour, there was a brief revival with the PruTour in 1998 and 1999.

The Modern Tour of Britain (2004-Present)

After a hiatus, the modern Tour of Britain was established in 2004. Organized by SweetSpot Group, it has become a centerpiece of the British sporting calendar and a significant event on the international cycling scene.

The 2004 edition was a five-stage race and has since grown to typically eight stages.
The race has attracted top-tier professional teams and riders, including Mark Cavendish, Bradley Wiggins, Wout van Aert, and Julian Alaphilippe.
The modern Tour of Britain is a part of the UCI ProSeries, attracting a high level of competition.

The Women’s Tour of Britain

A women’s version of the race, originally called The Women’s Tour, was launched in 2014. It quickly gained prestige and became part of the UCI Women’s WorldTour. In 2024, the women’s race was rebranded as the Tour of Britain Women, sharing the name with the men’s event.

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Biographie

Mats Wenzel – Equipo Kern Pharma, Luxembourg, 22 years, (*19th December 2002)

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