The Grand Depart

A UK Grand Départ, for the first time in over a decade. Same roads. Same climbs. One day early. Fully supported. Just turn up and pedal!

Event details

  • Date

    Wed 30 Jun 2027 - Fri 02 Jul 2027

  • Location

    Edinburgh

  • Price for entry

    £149

  • Fundraising target

    £1,200
  • Click here to book

In July 2027, the Grand Depart of the 114th Tour de France comes to the UK for the first time since 2014 – and you can cycle the opening stage the day before the professionals race it whilst raising money for Derby & Burton Hospitals Charity.


Cycling the route of a Tour de France stage – one of the biggest and most gruelling sporting events in the world – is a fantastic achievement, and it’s very rare to be able to do it on British roads. Tackle this long day in the saddle with our experienced cycle-challenge support team, and enjoy the atmosphere building up in the towns and villages as you ride.

This is the closest most of us will get to feeling like we're part of the world's most famous bike race.


With two nights’ accommodation, and a transfer back to the start-point for a big celebration, we make the rest of the experience as convenient as possible for you – and leave you perfectly positioned to watch the pros the next day!

What's included?

• Two night's accommodation, Edinburgh area
• Parking
• Bike storage
• Carb-loading pre-night dinner & briefing
• Breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks throughout the trip (unless where specified on the itinerary)
• Experienced DA crew (number dependent on group size)
• Full vehicle and mechanic back-up support and equipment
• Medical support
• Bike and rider transfer, finish to Edinburgh
• GPX File & Digital Map
• Finishers' cycle jersey
• Celebration evening with dinner
• We offset 100% of the carbon emissions from your trip

Download the infomation pack to learn more

Reigstration details

Registration fee is £149 (this is non-refundable).

Minimum sponsorship £1,200 - 80% must be raised 10 weeks before the set off date and the remaining 20% 2 within 2 weeks after the event has finished.

Please select "Derby & Burton Hospitals Charity" as your chosen charity and opt for the fundraising option during the registration process.

Click here to book your place in the Grand Depart