Politt profits from perfect teamwork as Wellens wins GC | Inside the Tour | Stage 5
The 2026 Lloyds Tour of Britain ended with a masterclass in team riding by UAE Team Emirates-XRG in the Scottish Borders. Nils Politt took the final stage as Tim Wellens sealed overall victory.
Manon Lloyd and Andy Tennant look back at 156km of racing from Earlston, including the early breakaway, more crosswinds and the decisive move that created a front group dominated by Wellens and his teammates.
Plus, they go behind the scenes inside the Pinarello Q36.5 team bus and speak to the motorbike cameramen behind the viral ‘Shopping List’.
00:00 Welcome to Earlston
01:51 UAE's dominant display
06:10 Tim Wellens seals overall victory
08:49 Elliott Rowe’s remarkable week
11:34 Inside a pro cycling team bus
14:42 How the Tour of Britain is filmed from motorbikes
20:17 Looking back at five days of racing
25:28 Goodbye from Inside the Tour!
5 Sept 2026
Tim Wellens takes control on the queen stage while Bol bags stage | Inside the Tour | Stage 4
The queen stage of the 2026 Lloyds Tour of Britain Men delivered. Tim Wellens takes the overall race lead after 165km and 2,700 metres of climbing from Helmsley to Leyburn, while Cees Bol clung on from the day’s early break to take a remarkable stage victory.
Manon Lloyd and Andy Tennant break down UAE’s aggressive and ultimately successful plan, and how the leaders managed to keep the GC contenders at bay.
Plus, Manon goes behind the scenes of race operations with Alice Wood, the former British National Champion and Lloyds Tour of Britain Women Race Director.
Finally, there’s a look ahead to the final stage from Earlston in the Scottish Borders, where a breakaway could still upset the sprinters and provide one last twist.
4 Sept 2026
Kooij the best of the bunch in Beverley | Inside the Tour | Stage 3
Olav Kooij earned his eighth Lloyds Tour of Britain stage victory on Friday — but getting to the finish in Beverley was anything but straightforward.
Manon Lloyd and Andy Tennant unpack a tactical day of breakaways, more crosswind threats and a tense uphill sprint where patience and perfect timing made the difference. They explain how teams control a breakaway, why road captains are so important, and how the peloton prepares for exposed roads and sudden changes in pace.
Plus, Luke Rowe opens up about life as a director sportif, takes us inside his team car, and explains the radios, screens and split-second decisions that shape a race from behind the wheel.
Finally, Manon and Andy look ahead to the races’ queen stage from Helmsley to Leyburn, featuring 2,700 metres of climbing and a major test for race leader Lewis Askey.
00:00 Welcome from Beverley
01:12 Unpacking Stage Three
04:21 How teams control the race
06:45 The tactics behind a chaotic sprint
07:45 Kooij the strongest in technical sprint
09:29 Luke Rowe on life as a director sportif
16:31 Looking ahead to the Queen stage
18:41 The GC battle to Leyburn
19:04 Goodbye!
3 Sept 2026
Crosswind chaos shakes up Lloyds Tour of Britain | Inside the Tour | Stage 2
Stage Two of the 2026 Lloyds Tour of Britain Men delivered more incredible racing as crosswinds and a dramatic split in the peloton led to a thrilling reduced bunch sprint on the seafront in Skegness.
Manon Lloyd and four-time Paralympic gold medallist Jaco van Gass break down how the race unfolded and how a mechanical problem ended Filippo Ganna’s GC hopes. They analyse the final sprint that took Tim Merlier to his first Lloyds Tour of Britain stage win.
Plus, Manon catches up with Ben Swift as he reflects on an extraordinary 18-year professional career and racing his home tour for the last time, with reflections from his long time teammate Geraint Thomas.
Finally, there’s a look ahead to Stage Three from Hull to Beverley, where a late uphill kick could create another fast and unpredictable finish.
2 Sept 2026
Lewis Askey Conquers Lincoln’s Cobbles | Stage 1 | Lloyds Tour of Britain Men
Stage One of the 2026 Lloyds Tour of Britain Men ended with incredible racing through the streets of Lincoln. Manon Lloyd and four-time Paralympic gold medallist Jaco van Gass break down the action.
They hear why Lincoln has such a special place in British cycling history, speaking to the likes of Lizzie Deignan on how to tackle the legendary Michaelgate climb.
As Stage Two heads from Boston to Skegness, attention turns to the sprinters and a potential fast finish.
Plus, Manon takes a tour of the Lloyds Tour of Britain Fan Village.
23 Aug 2026
From last place to Lloyds Tour of Britain Champion: Kim Le Court Pienaar’s remarkable redemption
The 2026 Lloyds Tour of Britain Women is over—and it delivered five days of relentless racing, punishing climbs, sprint domination and unforgettable home crowds.
Manon Lloyd and Joanna Rowsell look back on the week's racing from Leamington Spa, unpacking Lorena Wiebes’ impressive four stage wins and Kim Le Court Pienaar’s emotional journey from finishing last in 2015 to claiming the overall general classification title.
They also hear from Anna Morris on making the transition from track to road racing, Alice Towers after a fearless breakaway on her home roads, Mountain bike legend Kate Courtney on her first Women’s WorldTour stage race, and Zoe Bäckstedt on racing in Wales and representing in the British national champion’s jersey.
Plus, Manon goes behind the scenes inside Team Picnic PostNL’s team car to reveal how feeding, race tactics, team radios and last-minute decisions shape the action on the road
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