Grand Depart GB launched a nationwide recruitment drive Wednesday seeking 9,000 volunteers to assist with both the Tour de France and Tour de France Femmes when Britain hosts the races in 2027. The application window remains open until September 1st.
This marks a historic first, as Britain will become the initial country outside of France to host both the men’s and women’s Grand Departs during the same year. The men’s competition features three British stages scheduled for July 2-4, with routes running from Edinburgh to Carlisle, Keswick to Liverpool, and Welshpool to Cardiff.
Volunteer opportunities span all six British stages covering Scotland, England and Wales – three for men’s competition and three for women’s events. Applicants must be at least 16 years old, though no previous volunteer background is necessary.
Position responsibilities include event operations and enhancing spectator experiences for both competitions, with comprehensive training provided to all volunteers. Additionally, volunteers between 18 and 25 years old qualify for the Readiness to Work program, which offers career mentoring and employability skills development across various industries.
British Cycling has also requested government commitment of 30 million pounds ($40.31 million) in capital investment to build new cycling facilities and upgrade existing ones throughout Britain, specifically targeting underserved communities.
