Tour of Britain Winners

Since its inception in 2014, the Women’s Tour of Britain has showcased some of the best talent in professional cycling. Below is a list of overall winners by year, reflecting the event’s growing prestige and competitive landscape.

Unlike the Tour de France, where home riders historically dominated in the early decades, the Tour of Britain has seen a far more diverse range of winners. While the race was originally inspired by France’s grand tour, the first official edition in 1945 was won by British cyclist Leslie Scales.

In the modern era (post-2004), British riders have actually shown strong performances, especially with the rise of teams like INEOS Grenadiers. Notable British winners include Bradley Wiggins (2013), Steve Cummings (2016), and Stephen Williams (2024). Additionally, Oscar Onley from Picnic-PostNL and Matthew Brennan from Visma-Lease a Bike showed good results in the Tour of Britain 2025, even though they did not manage to snatch the victory.

The Dutch have had the most victories since 2008 (by Lars Boom in 2011 and 2017, Dylan van Baarle in 2014, and Mathieu van der Poel in 2019). The French have also shown decent results by winning the Tour of Britain in 2008, 2018, and 2025. However, British cyclists still remain among the most successful competitors in the race’s modern history.

As anticipation builds for the 2026 Tour of Britain, British fans are hopeful for another strong showing from home riders. In recent editions, members of the UK teams have delivered standout performances, underlining the strength of British road cycling. With the event returning in September, attention will turn to whether they can once again contend for the overall victory and maintain their strong legacy in the modern era of the race.

While the 2026 route has not yet been announced officially, there is optimism that the race will offer a balanced mix of terrains – potentially favouring all-rounders. The Tour of Britain 2025 routes spanned multiple regions across England, Wales, and Scotland (women’s race), continuing the event’s tradition of showcasing diverse landscapes. We will share the complete 2026 route map as soon as it’s released, so stay tuned!