Mark Donovan, from Penruddock near Penrith, is hoping to ride his second Tour de France having first done so in 2021.
Once a school pupil in Keswick, he said it would be “pretty special” to ride in such a familiar location as part of the world’s most famous race.
“It’s definitely a bit too early to say [if I’ll be taking part].
“I think we’ll wait until the end of this season and then we can start to think about next year, but I’ve been daydreaming about it a little bit – it would be amazing.”
Donovan said it was the “biggest thing” he could do as a pro cyclist: “It’s the pinnacle of the sport.
“I’ve grown up riding these roads and I’ve always had a soft spot for them.
“Maybe I’m a bit biased, but I do still think, on a good summer’s day, there’s arguably no better roads in the world than the Lakes to ride your bike.”