'Exciting and special' - Geraint Thomas hopes UK Grand Depart for 2027 Tour de France inspires next generation of cyclists
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Geraint Thomas expressed his excitement about the announcement that Scotland will host the Grand Départ for both the men's and women's Tours de France in 2027. As he winds down his career, Thomas, a former Tour de France champion, recalls his experiences at previous British starts. He hopes this upcoming event will spark interest in cycling among young people. The men's race will start in Edinburgh and include stages across Scotland, England, and Wales, while details on the women's start are still pending.
"It's super exciting and special to have the Grand Départ of the Tour de France 2027 in the UK... I hope it will inspire the next generation of kids."
"Starting in the Scottish capital of Edinburgh, the men's race will feature stages in Scotland, England and Wales, though exact details are not expected to be unveiled in the autumn."
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