Tour du Loir et Cher
The Tour du Loir et Cher is an internationally renowned cycling race in the professional cycling community and is considered a stepping stone race for young riders before confirming their skills at the highest level. The list of major stage winners of the Tour de France or classic races includes names like the Norwegian Thor Hushovd, winner in 1998, or the Belgian Philippe Gilbert, second in the 2002 edition.
Contested over 5 stages, the race starts from Blois, and the cyclists then crisscross the Loir-et-Cher department. Generally, 25 teams participate in the competition.
The 62nd edition of the Tour du Loir et Cher from April 13 to 17, 2022
The 62nd edition of the Tour du Loir et Cher will start, as usual, from Blois. Two stages will take place to the south and southeast of the department, and another to the north of Blois. In total, the riders will cover almost 800 km in 5 days.
Stages of the 62nd edition:
10/04 - Stage 1: Blois - Chailles
11/04 - Stage 2: Sassay - Selommes
12/04 - Stage 3: Fréteval - Vendôme
13/04 - Stage 4: Vernou en Sologne
14/04 - Stage 5: Blois - Blois
Palmarès of the Tour du Loir et Cher:
2023 - MARSMAN Tim - Metec - SOLARWATT - Netherlands
2022 - KUKRLE Michael - Elkov-Kasper - Czech Republic
2021 - Canceled
2020 - Canceled
2019 - BÁRTA Jan - Elkov - Author Cycling Team - Czech Republic
2018 - KRAGH ANDERSEN Asbjørn - Virtu Cycling - Denmark
2017 - KAMP Alexander - Véloconcept - Denmark
2016 - SCHELLING Patrick - Vorarlberg - Switzerland
2015 - CARDIS Romain - Vendée U - France
2014 - BRIGGS Graham - Rapha Condor JLT - Great Britain
2013 - THÖMEL Tino - NSP-Ghost - Germany
2012 - SOLOMENNIKOV A. - Katyusah - Russia
2011 - SAUX Anthony - U.C Nantes Atlantique - France