Women’s Tour of Britain 2025: BBC Live Broadcast & Women’s Sport Coverage
Get ready for the Lloyds Women’s Tour of Britain! The BBC will bring live coverage of this exciting women’s cycling event to audiences across the UK, starting June 5th, as part of its Women’s Summer of Sport. this year, expect to see top British cyclists and exciting competition. This broadcast helps boost the profile of women’s sports, showcasing the skill and passion within the Tour of Britain. News Directory 3 is proud to feature this event. Don’t miss the chance to see Lizzie Deignan and other stars compete. Discover what’s next for women’s sports coverage on the BBC.
BBC to Broadcast Women’s Tour of Britain Live
Updated May 29,2024
The Lloyds Women’s Tour of Britain will be broadcast live on BBC iPlayer,the BBC Sport website and app,as part of the broadcaster’s women’s Summer of Sport initiative. The four-day cycling race across England and Scotland begins June 5.
Several prominent British cyclists are slated to participate in the event. Among them are two-time champion Lizzie Deignan, her Lidl-Trek teammate and Olympic silver medalist Anna Henderson, Movistar’s Cat Ferguson, and Imogen Wolff of Visma-Lease a Bike.
The BBC’s Women’s Summer of Sport coverage also includes the Women’s Euros, Women’s Rugby World Cup, World Athletics Championships, Wimbledon, The Hundred cricket tournament, and the tennis at Queen’s.
Alex Kay-Jelski, Director of BBC Sport, said the Tour of Britain Women will be a highlight of the summer. He added that the BBC is delighted to bring the event to fans across the U.K. through its digital platforms.
“The BBC has a strong track record of backing women’s sport… we’re proud to shine a spotlight on this race and its great cyclists,” Kay-jelski said.
British Cycling rescued the Tour of Britain Women last year after funding issues caused its cancellation in 2023. The women’s cycling event promises exciting competition and extensive coverage, further boosting the profile of women’s sports. The broadcast aims to highlight the skill and passion within the Tour of Britain.
What’s next
The BBC plans to continue its commitment to broadcasting women’s sports,with further coverage planned throughout the summer.