British cycling stars provisionally announced to compete at Lloyds Tour of Britain Women

The 2026 Lloyds Tour of Britain Women has been announced with five stages, matching the men's race for the first time. British cyclist Zoe Backstedt (Canyon // SRAM) is provisionally named to compete, having already won the National Road Race Championship double, a Tour de Suisse stage, and the Baloise Ladies' Tour title in 2026. She will be joined by her sister Elynor Backstedt (UAE Team L'IMAD), with their father Magnus serving as sport director.