Tour of Britain Stage 4 - Helmsley to Leyburn
Stage Four of the Lloyds Tour of Britain Men 2026 will take riders from Helmsley to Leyburn through the spectacular scenery of North Yorkshire.
Travelling from the North York Moors to the Yorkshire Dales, the penultimate stage is expected to provide one of the toughest and most decisive tests of the race.
This page will be updated with the full stage route, maps, timings, road closure information, spectator guidance and rider information as soon as these details are announced.
What to Expect
North Yorkshire has become synonymous with world-class cycling, and Stage Four promises another memorable chapter. With the route moving from moorland landscapes to the challenging roads of the Yorkshire Dales, this stage could play a key role in deciding the overall winner of the Lloyds Tour of Britain Men 2026.
Leyburn hosts a Tour of Britain finish for the first time in the modern race, while Helmsley welcomes the event back after previously hosting dramatic racing in North Yorkshire.
Park and Ride Service
Wensleydale Railway has announced that it will operate a special park and ride train service on Saturday 5th September 2026 to transport cycling fans to the finish of Stage 4 of the Lloyds Tour of Britain Men's Cycle Race. See more here