2027 sees the Tour de France’s Grand Depart return to Great Britain for the first time since 2014 and this time it’s going to be bigger than ever.
In what promises to be a spectacular three day festival of cycling, the race crosses three countries as it travels south from Edinburgh in Scotland, via Carlisle, Keswick and Liverpool in England to finish with a stage from Welshpool to Cardiff in Wales. Along the way the routes will pass through some spectacular scenery and as a consequence another 14 British hills will now forever have the appendage ‘Côte’ attached to their names as they are added to the pantheon of Tour climbs with the likes of Alpe d’Huez and the Col du Tourmalet.
Here, Simon Warren takes a closer look at the routes for us, paying special attention to the climbs to see what the riders, and indeed the fans have to look forward to. Continue reading
Our Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift (TDFFaZ) 2027 blog is not to be missed as we hone in on Stages 1 to 2 of the race which are virtually on VV HQ’s doorstep! Whether you’re a pro rider looking for local intel on the TDFFaZ climbs, or a spectator wondering where to watch, here we give you the best insider knowledge.
It’s three weeks since VeloViewer’s Anna finished The Route event in aid of Cure Leukaemia, conquering all nine stages of the Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift. During this time they tackled over 1175 km of riding and 18,795 meters of vertical climbing. To date this incredible crew of 19 riders have smashed their fundraising target of £250K.
This tiling tale takes us far north to Finland, home to tile-hunting enthusiast Pekka. To maintain his impressive five-year cycling streak, Pekka regularly battles sub-arctic conditions on his bike. As a true tiling puritan, he only rides outdoors—and with February temperatures plummeting to -30°C, his journey is a masterclass in dedication and determination.
The VeloViewer WorldTour package is a vital tool for cycling teams globally, and is an essential part of the meticulous planning in advance of races and race day logistics. From DS’s to pro riders, all team members have access, and it is increasingly playing a pivotal role in setting up riders for a win, whilst keeping them safe on the parcours. 
Exciting news at VV HQ as our leading lady Anna has committed to the full nine day Route Cure Leukaemia Challenge in July.
We are fascinated by the diverse goals of VeloViewer users, with every story revealing unique and inspiring dedication to personal achievement. Tiler Stephan van Hienen caught our eye when he casually dropped in a 2861 day cycling streak with his 2025 yearly infographic on Instagram.