Wales' cycling tourism gets a Grand Départ with £4.5m investment
What was announced
<ul> <li>£4.5 million investment to boost cycling tourism across Wales ahead of the Tour de France Grand Départ 2027, helping attract visitors, support local businesses and create a lasting cycling legacy</li> <li>54 projects awarded a share of £3.19 million, funding improvements from cycling hubs and bike hire facilities to improved trails and e-bike charging</li> <li>£1.3 million Croeso i Feicwyr: Business Ready Fund will help businesses and community organisations become more cycle-friendly</li> </ul>
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- Welsh Government (Devolved government) · more news
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- Original: https://media.service.gov.wales/news/wales-cycling-tourism-gets-a-grand-depart-with-gbp-4-5m-investment
- Published 2026-10-27 11:00:00 UTC
- Read by this site 2026-10-27 11:45:13 UTC from Welsh Government
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