Tour of Britain: Latest Winners
Year |
Winner |
Сountry |
Team |
2024 |
Stephen Williams
|
UK |
Israel-Premier Tech
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2023 |
Wout van Aert
|
Belgium |
Jumbo–Visma
|
2022 |
Gonzalo Serrano
|
Spain |
Movistar Team
|
2021 |
Ethan Hayter
|
UK |
INEOS Grenadiers
|
2020 |
No race due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
|
2019 |
Mathieu van der Poel
|
Netherlands |
Corendon–Circus
|
2018 |
Julian Alaphilippe
|
France |
Quick-Step Floors
|
2017 |
Lars Boom
|
Netherlands |
LottoNL–Jumbo
|
2016 |
Steve Cummings
|
UK |
Team Dimension Data
|
2015 |
Edvald Boasson Hagen
|
Norway |
MTN–Qhubeka
|
2014 |
Dylan van Baarle
|
Netherlands |
Garmin–Sharp
|
2013 |
Bradley Wiggins
|
UK |
Team Sky
|
2012 |
Nathan Haas
|
Australia |
Garmin–Sharp
|
2011 |
Lars Boom
|
Netherlands |
Rabobank
|
2010 |
Michael Albasini
|
Switzerland |
Team HTC–Columbia
|
2009 |
Edvald Boasson Hagen
|
Norway |
Team Columbia–HTC
|
2008 |
Geoffroy Lequatre
|
France |
Agritubel
|
Tour of Britain Women: Past 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.
Year |
Winner |
Сountry |
Team |
2025 |
Ally Wollaston
|
NZL |
FDJ–Suez
|
2024 |
Lotte Kopecky
|
BEL |
SD Worx–Protime
|
2022 |
Elisa Longo Borghini
|
ITA |
Trek–Segafredo
|
2021 |
Demi Vollering
|
NED |
SD Worx
|
2019 |
Elizabeth Deignan
|
GBR |
Trek–Segafredo
|
2018 |
Coryn Rivera
|
USA |
Team Sunweb
|
2017 |
Katarzyna Niewiadoma
|
POL |
WM3 Pro Cycling
|
2016 |
Elizabeth Deignan
|
GBR |
Wiggle–Honda
|
2015 |
Lisa Brennauer
|
GER |
Velocio–SRAM
|
2014 |
Marianne Vos
|
NED |
Rabo–Liv
|
Role of Nationality
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), Ethan Hayter (2021), and Stephen Williams (2024).
There have also been victories by Dutch riders like Lars Boom and Dylan van Baarle, and occasional wins by French riders such as Geoffroy Lequatre in 2008. However, British cyclists remain among the most successful competitors in the race’s modern history.
Possibilities of Brit Success
Possibilities of British Success
As anticipation builds for the 2025 Tour of Britain, British fans are hopeful for another strong showing from home riders. In recent editions, cyclists like Ethan Hayter and Stephen Williams have delivered standout performances, underlining the strength of British road cycling.
While the full 2025 route has yet to be officially confirmed, there is optimism that the race will offer a balanced mix of terrains — potentially favouring all-rounders. With the event returning in early September, attention will turn to whether British riders can once again contend for the overall victory and maintain their strong legacy in the modern era of the race.
2025 Route Map
The official route for the 2025 Tour of Britain has not yet been fully confirmed. However, the race is scheduled to take place from 2 to 7 September 2025, and is expected to span multiple regions across England, Wales, and possibly Scotland, continuing the event’s tradition of showcasing diverse landscapes.
Recent editions of the race have included everything from coastal sprints to mountain climbs, and fans eagerly await the announcement of whether a time trial stage will once again feature in the lineup.
As soon as the complete route map is released, this page will be updated with full details, including stage-by-stage breakdowns and strategic highlights.