'The line-up showcases what makes Britain such a special place to race' – Tour of Britain Men’s 2026 teams announced, including five WorldTour squads
Five UCI WorldTour teams among the 18 squads set to contest Britain's biggest race
The 2026 Lloyds Tour of Britain Men's cycling race has unveiled its impressive line-up, featuring five WorldTour squads alongside numerous ProTeams and Continental teams. British team Netcompany-Ineos, a perennial participant since 2010, will again race, alongside UAE Team Emirates-XRG, recent Tour de France winners. Belgium's Soudal Quick-Step, a team with 27 stage wins in the event's history, is also represented. Decathlon CMA CGM, NSN Cycling, and Switzerland's Tudor Pro Cycling complete the WorldTour contingent.
The ProTeams joining the race include Modern Adventure Pro Cycling from the USA, Pinarello Q36.5 Pro Cycling, Flanders-Baloise, and the new entrant, Tudor. Eight UCI Continental teams are making their debut, with St Michel-Preference Home-Auber93 from France and Germany-based Bike Aid among them. The Great Britain Cycling Team, participating for the 19th time, will showcase homegrown talent against the world's best teams.
The race director, Jonny Clay, expressed enthusiasm for the diverse line-up, stating it will provide fans with five days of world-class, competitive racing on challenging British roads. The Tour of Britain, while not a WorldTour event, offers unique opportunities for teams to prepare for other prestigious races, such as the Tour de France and the UCI World Road Racing Championships.
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