The Route

The Route

Ride the Tour de France Femmes avec ZWIFT, one day ahead of the professionals!

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Take a look at The Route brochure to discover everything you need to know about the event, the impact you will make and to hear from some of The Route Alumni about their experiences.
29/07/2027 - 07/08/2027
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YOUR CHANCE TO Saves Lives and RIDE THE TOUR DE FRANCE FEMMES AVEC ZWIFT!

The Route sees a team of extraordinary women take The Tour de France Femmes avec ZWIFT – one day ahead of the professionals.

Established in 2024, with a trailblazing team of 5 women, the event has grown to our biggest ever team in 2026, with 21 women from all over the world taking on the challenge.

Funds raised by The Route are vital to support children battling blood cancer, with funds raised helping to accelerate the opening of the ATICUS Network – which will be the world’s first national infrastructure dedicated to paediatric stem-cell transplant trials.

NOW IS YOUR TIME.

For the first time ever, The Route will start with a Grand Depart in the UK with 3 stages in Manchester, Leeds, Sheffield and London. Push your limits across iconic climbs, fast flats and unforgettable landscapes – all with full support and a passionate team by your side.

Every pedal powers pioneering research. Every stage helps to save lives. By supporting Cure Leukaemia, you’re supporting groundbreaking clinical research and providing hope to children and families across the globe.

Whether you’re taking on the full nine stages or the Grand Dèpart, this is your opportunity to achieve something extraordinary for yourself, and something truly miraculous for others.

Two Opportunities To Ride The Route in 2027: 

 

All 9 Stages: Thursday 29th July – Saturday 7th August 2027

Entry Fee £4,500. Minimum Fundraising £10,000

 

Taste of the Route – 2 Stage UK Grand Depart – Thursday 29th July – Friday 30th July 2027

Entry Fee £800. Minimum Fundraising £2,500

Ready to take on The Route?

Applications are now open for The Route in 2027. Whether it's the full 9 stages or a Taste Of The Route, we'd love you to be part of the team!

Making an impact to kids and their families battling blood cancer

Funds raised by The Route  are vital to support children battling blood cancer, with funds raised helping to accelerate the opening of the ATICUS Network – which  will be the world’s first national infrastructure dedicated to paediatric stem-cell transplant trials.

Without The ATICUS Network, there is no coordinated way for children to take part in these vital studies, meaning many are missing out on the latest advances in care.

Each Route rider is connected with an ATICUS Centre, meaning you’ll have the chance to meet the clinical teams and patients you will be making a difference to!

Exclusive pre-event European team training camp

A snapshot of our The Route and The Tour riders from around the globe enjoying a week of cycling, training, sharing stories and building relationships.

Ready to take on The Route?

Applications are now open for The Route in 2027. Whether it's the full 9 stages or a Taste Of The Route, we'd love you to be part of the team!

Latest News

“We Know Trials Save Children”

“We Know Trials Save Children”

Jo Hawkridge – We Know Trials Save Children In the latest episode of Cure Leukaemia’s Let’s Talk Blood…
The Route 2027 Grand Départ Revealed

The Route 2027 Grand Départ Revealed

The 2027 Route Grand Départ Revealed In a historic announcement for cycling, the 2027 Tour de France Femmes avec…
“Women cycling is undergoing this amazing time”

“Women cycling is undergoing this amazing time”

“Women cycling is undergoing this amazing time” In the latest episode of Cure Leukaemia’s Let’s Talk Blood Cancer:…
Kirsty Thomas appointed as Project Lead for ATICUS Network

Kirsty Thomas appointed as Project Lead for ATICUS Network

Cure Leukaemia Appoints Kirsty Thomas as Project Lead for World-First ATICUS Network On International Clinical Trials Day, Cure…

Be part of a select number of riders who have ridden the Tour de France Femmes avec ZWIFT

“I am a consultant Paediatric Haematologist at Sheffield Children’s Hospital. My job is treating children and young people with leukaemia and those undergoing stem cell transplants. I hope that the huge challenge of cycling the Tour de France Femmes route will be an amazing opportunity to highlight the work of Cure Leukaemia and raise vitals funds for a cause I feel so passionately about.”
Dr Katharine Patrick, The Route 2026 Rider

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Alyssa’s Story

Alyssa’s Story

When I was 12, I started feeling really tired. I’d fall asleep during break and lunchtime at school,…
Hughie’s Story

Hughie’s Story

Hughie was diagnosed with Lymphoblastic Leukaemia in 2020 aged just ten and is now cancer free after a…
Austin’s Story

Austin’s Story

Austin, now 16, has spent nearly eight years fighting Acute Lymphoblastic Leukaemia (ALL). For many children, treatment for…
Amelie’s Story

Amelie’s Story

Amelie Coelho Flatt, a 12 year old from, Bedfordshire, UK, has spent 10years of her life battling leukaemia.…
Isla’s Story

Isla’s Story

Isla is a bright, creative, and joyful six-year-old who loves books, crafts, and spending time with her friends.…
James’ Story

James’ Story

James was originally diagnosed with MPAL on 24th December 2020 at 1 years old. He was put onto…
Keanu’s Story

Keanu’s Story

This is the story of James and Hannah Black and their son, Keanu, who, against all odds, overcame…
Adam’s Story

Adam’s Story

Adam’s parents share his journey starting on the 21st October 2019 in Daisy Hill Hospital in Newry, Adam at…