The Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) has unveiled the 2027 WorldTour calendars, introducing several significant changes that will reshape the cycling season. The most notable adjustment involves the Vuelta Femenina which is moving from its traditional May slot to the end of the season. Similarly, the men’s Vuelta a España will be held entirely in September, aligning with the new scheduling structure.
These changes are part of a broader effort to synchronize the women’s and men’s calendars more closely. The three Grand Tours for women will now follow their male counterparts directly. The Giro d’Italia Women will retain its late May position, while the Tour de France Femmes is set for July 30 to August 7, just days after the men’s Tour de France concludes. The Vuelta Femenina will conclude the series later in the season, with exact dates yet to be confirmed.
Super World Championships influence scheduling
The men’s Vuelta a España will take place from September 4 to 26, 2027, immediately following the Super World Championships in Haute-Savoie Mont-Blanc, scheduled from August 24 to September 5. This shift ensures that the Spanish Grand Tour begins right after the conclusion of the World Championships.
Another notable change is the Eschborn-Frankfurt classic, which will no longer be held on May 1. Instead, it will take place on May 2, 2027, the Sunday following Liège-Bastogne-Liège. The men’s WorldTour calendar will comprise 36 races across 13 countries and four continents, totaling 169 days of competition. The women’s calendar will feature 26 races in 11 countries and three continents, spanning 69 days.
Season highlights and key races
The 2027 season will kick off in Australia with the Tour Down Under and conclude in China with the Tour of Guangxi for men and the Tour of Chongming Island for women. The men’s calendar includes iconic races such as Paris-NiceParis-Roubaix and the Tour de France while the women’s calendar features the Giro d’Italia Women and the Tour de France Femmes.
Both calendars are designed to provide a balanced and exciting season, with a mix of classicsstage races and Grand Tours. The UCI’s adjustments aim to enhance the
