description Tour of Britain Overview
The Tour of Britain is a professional men's stage race held on roads in Great Britain. The modern event was relaunched in 2004 after a period in which no comparable national tour was being run, and its stages have taken place in England, Scotland, and Wales. It is intended for professional road-racing teams and combines an overall classification with daily stage results; its route and participating teams vary by edition.
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When did the modern Tour of Britain begin?
The first edition of the modern Tour of Britain took place in 2004. It revived a national British stage race after a gap in which no comparable event was running. [British Cycling event record](https://www.britishcycling.org.uk/events/details/2219/Tour-of-Britain)
Is the Tour of Britain a stage race or a one-day race?
It is a multi-stage road race, with riders competing for individual stage wins and the general classification. The overall winner is determined by accumulated race time across the stages.
Does the Tour of Britain visit Scotland and Wales?
Its route changes by edition and can cross England, Scotland, and Wales. The 2004 race, for example, included a stage through South Wales and a final circuit in London. [2004 route details](https://tfl.gov.uk/info-for/media/press-releases/2004/august/tour-of-britain-comes-to-london)
How is the Tour of Britain different from the Tour de France?
Both are multi-stage road races, but the Tour of Britain is a national event held across Great Britain, while the Tour de France is a three-week Grand Tour across France and neighboring countries. The modern Tour of Britain dates from 2004, whereas the Tour de France has a much longer history.
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