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The Independent UK
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Flo Clifford

Tour of Britain 2025 dates, times, route, stage guide and contenders for Geraint Thomas swansong

Geraint Thomas Tour of Britain Remco Evenepoel Julian Alaphilippe Oscar Onley Tour Matthew Brennan Jonas Vingegaard Paul Magnier Vuelta a Espana
Geraint Thomas’ final professional race will be this year's Tour of Britain - (REUTERS)

The Tour of Britain kicks off this week, with the six-day event featuring some of the peloton’s biggest names as they compete in the premier race on British soil.

This year’s Tour holds more significance than most for home fans, as pioneering British cyclist Geraint Thomas is set to bring the curtain down on his lengthy career at its conclusion in Cardiff.

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