Executive summary of the press statement from Andy Schleck (President of the TDL Organization / Škoda Tour de Luxembourg organizing committee) regarding the integration of the Festival Elsy Jacobs into the Škoda Tour de Luxembourg weekend framework starting in 2027:
Key Points from the Press Release
- Unified Luxembourg Cycling Framework: The decision aligns the Grand Duchy’s flagship men’s stage race (UCI ProSeries) and premier women’s stage race (UCI 2.1) into a single, high-profile cycling festival week in mid-September.
- Shared Logistics & Infrastructure: Integrating the finish weekend of the Festival Elsy Jacobs (September 18–19, 2027) with the final stages of the Škoda Tour de Luxembourg (September 15–19, 2027) allows both events to share TV production resources, stage finish setups, security corridors, and spectator zones.
- Elevating Women’s Cycling: Andy Schleck emphasized that moving the Festival Elsy Jacobs to September alongside the men’s ProSeries race increases international media coverage, sponsorship visibility, and fan engagement for the women’s peloton.
- Honoring Elsy Jacobs’ Legacy: The event retains its distinct identity, trophy, and classification, continuing to pay tribute to Luxembourg’s 1958 World Champion while taking advantage of the larger organizational platform provided by the TDL Organization.
“By combining our logistics and bringing the Festival Elsy Jacobs to the same week as the Škoda Tour de Luxembourg, we are creating a true national festival of professional cycling. It offers maximum visibility for women’s cycling while optimizing resources to deliver a world-class experience for teams, riders, and fans across Luxembourg.”
— Andy Schleck, President of the Organizing Committee
The Festival Elsy Jacobs for 2027 is scheduled on the official UCI calendar for September 18–19, 2027.
Verified Event Details (UCI 2027)
| Property | Official Detail |
|---|---|
| Dates | September 18 – 19, 2027 |
| Event Name | Festival Elsy Jacobs à Luxembourg |
| Location | Luxembourg |
| Category | UCI 2.1 (2-Day Stage Race) |
| Organizer / Contact | info@skodatour.lu / skodatour.lu |
Key Takeaways
- Date & Format Shift: After hosting twin Class 1.1 one-day races in Garnich and Cessange during recent spring slots (May), the 2027 edition moves to a September 18–19 weekend slot as a Class 2.1 stage race.
- Alignment with Skoda Tour: Moving to mid-September places it concurrently with the Skoda Tour de Luxembourg (September 15–19, 2027), creating a major combined week of elite professional road cycling in Luxembourg.
2027 calendar dates for both major professional cycling events in Luxembourg:
| Event | Dates | Category | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skoda Tour de Luxembourg | September 15–19, 2027 | UCI ProSeries (2.Pro) | Men’s 5-Day Stage Race |
| Festival Elsy Jacobs à Luxembourg | September 18–19, 2027 | UCI Europe Tour (2.1) | Women’s 2-Day Stage Race |
