Mark Cavendish expressed immense excitement for the 2027 Tour de France Grand Départ in Great Britain, beginning in Edinburgh. This event marks the Tour's most northern start to date. Following previous UK Grand Départs in London and Yorkshire, Cavendish believes this upcoming race will surpass anything seen before. Having experienced both previous events, he recalls the overwhelming crowds and energy of British cycling's 'golden age.' Although specific route details will be announced later, anticipation is high for both men's and women's races to begin from the UK.
"I've done two British Grand Départs. My first ever Tour de France in London and for many years I've held it as the greatest Grand Départ any rider of our generation could remember."
"I remember not being able to stop and pee by the road because the crowds were four or five people deep the whole way from London to Canterbury. That was the greatest Grand Départ."
"I don't think we can comprehend what the start of the Tour de France is going to be like here. It's going to be bigger than you can even imagine."
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