Lloyds Tour of Britain Family Cycling Festival
Join us in Glasgow on Sunday 8 June at the final stage of the Lloyds Tour of Britain Women for the first Lloyds Tour of Britain Family Cycling Festival.
Taking place throughout the day and centred on Glasgow Green, there will be free, fun activities for all the family, plus the chance to ride the same traffic-free, closed road route around Glasgow city centre as the professionals in the afternoon.
Come down to Glasgow Green, cheer on the world’s best, and join in with all of the fun!
Timings
09:00 | Lloyds Tour of Britain Family Cycling Festival opens
10:00 | Race start - Stage Four, Lloyds Tour of Britain Women
12:15 | Race finish (expected) - Stage Four, Lloyds Tour of Britain Women
12:30 | Podium celebrations - Stage Four, Lloyds Tour of Britain Women
13:00 | Family Cycling Festival ride opens
16:00 | Family Cycling Festival ride closes
17:00 | Lloyds Tour of Britain Family Cycling Festival closes
Frequently asked questions (FAQs)
What is the Lloyds Tour of Britain Family Cycling Festival?
The Lloyds Tour of Britain Family Cycling Festival is a free-to-attend event taking place in Glasgow on Sunday 8 June as part of the final stage of the Lloyds Tour of Britain Women professional cycle race.
The festival will be a chance to take part in cycling themed events and activities throughout the day on Glasgow Green, as well as riding on the same traffic-free, closed road circuit as the professionals during the afternoon.
Is it free to take part?
Yes. The Lloyds Tour of Britain Family Cycling Festival is completely free to attend, whether you just want to watch the race and events or take part in the ride on the circuit.
Do you have to be a family to ride?
No. Spectators and participants of all ages and abilities are welcome to join us on the day.
How long is the Lloyds Tour of Britain Family Cycling Festival?
The festival takes place on the same 8.4-kilometre (5.2 miles) circuit as the final stage of the Lloyds Tour of Britain Women and lasts for three hours, from 13:00 to 16:00, on Sunday 8 June.
During the festival you can ride as many full or part laps of the circuit as you wish, so you can ride as little or as much as you would like to.
There will also be a shorter 1.5-kilometre (0.9 miles) route based around Glasgow Green.
How long will the road be closed?
Roads will be closed to traffic ahead of the professional race on the morning of Sunday 8 June to ensure it is safe for the participants and remain closed throughout the Lloyds Tour of Britain Family Cycling Festival event.
Full details and timings of the road closures in Glasgow will be found closer to the event on the Glasgow road closures page.
When does the Lloyds Tour of Britain Family Cycling Festival start?
Activities on Glasgow Green will be underway from 09:00 on Sunday 8 June, with the final stage of the Lloyds Tour of Britain Women taking place on the circuit between 10:00 and 12:15. This will be followed by the final podium celebrations on Glasgow Green, where you can see the 2025 champion crowned.
The ride element of the festival will begin at 13:00 on Glasgow Green, with the circuit open for three hours until 16:00. The festival will then close at 17:00.
Can I join the ride anywhere on the circuit?
We encourage everyone to come to Glasgow Green where the official start and finish of the circuit is, so you can ride under the Lloyds Tour of Britain Women archway. However, you can join the circuit anywhere around the route should you wish.
Do I have to ride a full lap of the circuit?
No. You can ride as much or as little as you would like, but you will only be able to ride on the circuit in a clockwise direction at all times.
Will there be other things to do at the festival?
Yes. Glasgow Green will be hosting a whole range of cycling themed events and activities throughout the day, including MTB demos, a children’s fun skills course, and more from our event partners.
Check back to the event website nearer the day to find out the full list of what’s on.
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