France 15 Apr – 19 Apr 2026 Class 2.2 – Stages – Class 2
Website https://www.tourduloiretcher.fr/
Teams & Riders
ATT Investments (CT) 1. HEMING Miká 2. BANASZEK Norbert 3. POMORSKI Michał 4. ŘEHA Filip 5. BOGUSŁAWSKI Marceli 6. PAWLAK Tobiasz
AVC Aix Provence (CLUB) 11. BARRILLOT Bohémond 12. BROOKES Joseph 13. BROUGH Jack 14. GRIECO Lucas 15. MARIN Julien 16. SORANZO Mael
SCO Dijon-Material-Velo.com (CLUB) 21. BARBER Farley 22. BERGAUD Sacha 23. ROUDIER Hugo 24. MACÉ Marius 25. PAULOUIN Gaspard 26. PICARD Paul
Charvieu Chavagneux Isère Cyclisme (CLUB) 31. BONIFACE Lucas 32. GRAVÅS Peder Antoni 33. MÄEUIBO Markus 34. PLAMONDON Joel 35. SAUZET Jules 36. VAN EYCKEN Clément
Guidon Chalettois (CLUB) 41. COULONDRE Gabriel 42. PORTSMOUTH Tom 43. FLOCH PRIGENT Tanguy 44. GUERINEL Manu 45. THÉOT Hugo 46. TRICOT Corentin
Lotto – Groupe Wanty (CT) 51. DE KEERSMAEKER Mathias 52. SOLEN Keije 53. VAN DE PUTTE Victor 55. VERBEECK Tuur
Vélo Club Villefranche Beaujolais (CLUB) 61. BOULET Enzo 62. SALVADORI Axel 63. BRÉMONT Tom 64. MAINGUENAUD Lucas 65. TACHOT Thomas 66. TIDBALL William
Veloce Club Rouen 76 (CLUB) 71. ADAM Guillaume 72. BEAUNE Mavric 73. HECTOR Raphaël 74. LEBOUCHER Anatole 75. LECAMUS-LAMBERT Florentin 76. ALEXANDRE Arthur
CR4C Roanne (CLUB) 81. BUISSON Hugo 82. BOUCHET Côme 83. HORNY Sloan 84. LAMBERT Mathieu 85. DUCRUET Louka 86. BEAUMONT Cameron
Energus Cycling Team (CT) 91. ÄRM Rait 92. ANTONENKO Pavlo 93. PLUTO Mārtiņš 94. KMIELIAUSKAS Rokas 95. KLISMETS Kārlis 96. ANTONENKO Heorhii
Parkhotel Valkenburg (CT) 101. AVONDTS Mathis 102. KONING Stef 103. TIJSEN Tristan 104. WEULINK Meindert 105. VAN ZANDEN Otto 106. VRIES Lukas
Germany (NAT) 111. ARENZ Leon 112. WEDEKIND Victor 113. PETRY Paul-Felix 114. BOOS Benjamin 115. SCHNEIDER Paul-Morten 116. BORRESCH Julian
Kasper crypto4me (CT) 121. BOROŠ Michael 122. KADLEC Milan 123. BITTNER Jan 124. BITTMAN Adam 125. KUKRLE Michael 126. TOMAN Patrik
Team Lotto Kern-Haus Outlet Montabaur (CT) 131. KOECH Silas 132. WALLENBORN Arno 133. KESS Alexandre 134. HUPPERTZ Joshua 135. REIBSCH Jonas 136. HUSCHLE Jakob
Team ColoQuick (CT) 141. NØRTOFT Morten Aalling 142. GUDNITZ Joshua 143. HAUGSTED Conrad 144. NIELSEN Sebastian 145. SØRENSEN Anders Vos 146. AAGAARD HANSEN Tobias
VolkerWessels Cycling Team (CT) 151. BOLLE Bert 152. CLAEYS Robbe 153. CROCKETT Finn 154. HULSMANS Senne 155. PAARDEKOOPER Thijmen 156. WOETS Mattanja
Sweden (NAT) 161. DE LUCA Teodor 162. LOVIDIUS Edvin 163. LOVIDIUS Gustav 164. PANTZARE Filip 165. JUNKER Nils 166. ENHÖRNING Gustav
Thömus-Maxon-WindowMaster (CLUB) 171. VITAL Albin 172. HÄTTENSCHWILER Loris 173. HALTER Nicolas 174. PÜNTENER Romano 175. SOMMER Sven 176. GREMAUD Noa
Moyon Percy Manche Normandie (CLUB) 181. BARON Mathis 182. GUILBERT Clement 183. FILLION Erwann 184. PIERRE Alexis 185. RIOU Alan 186. DELARUE Max
Team Ringerike (CT) 191. MESSEL Kevin Andre Sandli 192. LAFORCE Aksel 193. HERMANSEN Elias 194. KLUND Christian Alexander 195. HOLSTAD Ludvik 196. ANDREASSEN Peder Wettre
BHS – PL Beton Bornholm (CT) 201. SANDER HANSEN Marcus 202. ENGGAARD Victor Grue 203. STAMPE Daniel 204. LYSGAARD Boas 205. LARSEN Mathias Alexander Erik 206. MERLÖV Ville
Metec – SOLARWATT p/b Mantel (CT) 211. NAGENGAST Ruud Junior 212. KORTLEVE Bart 213. VAN DER VEEN Steyn 214. KONINGS Roan 215. DORUSSEN Johan 216. HOOGENDOORN Roy
Schwingshandl Intralogistics (CT) 221. STEININGER Fabian 222. STIEGER Adrian 223. LEPKA Filip 224. HAMMERSCHMID Marvin 225. KOKAS Raphael 226. PREYLER David
The 2026 Tour du Loir et Cher (65th edition) is currently underway, running from April 15 to April 19, 2026. The race covers a total distance of approximately 750 km across five distinct stages in the Loir-et-Cher department.
Stage Schedule & Route
| Stage | Date | Route | Distance | Type |
| 1 | Wed, April 15 | Blois → Vouzon | 179.9 km | Flat (Sprint finish) |
| 2 | Thu, April 16 | Chémery → Saint-Georges-sur-Cher | 189.3 km | Hilly |
| 3 | Fri, April 17 | Morée → Montoire-sur-le-Loir | 195.4 km | Hilly |
| 4 | Sat, April 18 | Romorantin-Lanthenay → Romorantin-Lanthenay | 177.6 km | Flat / Circuit |
| 5 | Sun, April 19 | Blois → Blois | 7.4 km | Final Circuit |
Key Classifications & Jerseys
Throughout the program, riders compete for the following honors:
- Orange Jersey: Individual General Classification (Time)
- Green Jersey: Points Classification
- Polka Dot Jersey: King of the Mountains (Grimpeur)
- Blue & Black Jersey: Best Young Rider
- Yellow & Black Jersey: Most Aggressive Rider (Combativity)
The race concludes this Sunday with the traditional final circuit in the streets of Blois.
| # | Rider | Team | Nat | Time |
| 1 | Conrad Haugsted | Team ColoQuick | DEN | 4:29:01 |
| 2 | Lucas Boniface | Charvieu Chavagneux Isère | FRA | s.t. |
| 3 | Roan Konings | Metec – SOLARWATT | NED | s.t. |
| 4 | Arthur Alexandre | Veloce Club Rouen 76 | FRA | s.t. |
| 5 | Mathis Avondts | Parkhotel Valkenburg | BEL | s.t. |
| … | … | … | … | … |
| 45 | Arno Wallenborn | Team Lotto Kern-Haus | LUX | s.t. |
| 49 | Alexandre Kess | Team Lotto Kern-Haus | LUX | s.t. |
The Tour du Loir et Cher is one of the most storied fixtures on the French cycling calendar, serving as a vital proving ground for emerging talent. Established in 1960, it has evolved from a local amateur event into a prestigious international race on the UCI Europe Tour (classified as 2.2).
## Historical Evolution
The race was the brainchild of local enthusiasts who wanted to showcase the diverse landscapes of the Loir-et-Cher department. For the first few decades, it primarily featured French amateur clubs, but its reputation for professional organization quickly drew interest from across Europe.
- 1960: The inaugural edition was won by Frenchman Raymond Togni.
- 2005: A pivotal year when the race joined the UCI Europe Tour. This transition professionalized the field, inviting Continental teams and national squads from around the world.
- The “Spring Classic” Vibe: Unlike the high mountains of the Tour de France, this race is famous for its “mallet” stages—exposed roads, crosswinds, and punchy climbs that favor versatile riders and sprinters with endurance.
## A Launchpad for Stars
The race is famously difficult to control, making it a “talent scout’s dream.” Several riders who performed well here went on to major professional success:
- Thor Hushovd: The legendary Norwegian sprinter and 2010 World Champion took the overall title in 1998.
- Tony Martin: The four-time World Time Trial Champion won the race in 2007, showcasing the engine that would later dominate the WorldTour.
- Mads Würtz Schmidt: The Danish powerhouse won in 2016, signaling his rise as a top-tier professional.
## The Character of the Race
The Tour du Loir et Cher is defined by its consistency and its connection to the Blois region.
- The Blois Finale: The race traditionally concludes with a high-speed circuit in the city of Blois. The final laps are notoriously technical and often see the leader’s jersey challenged until the very last meter.
- Terrain: It avoids the Alps or Pyrenees, instead utilizing the rolling hills of the Loire Valley. The “Haut-Vendômois” region often provides the steepest challenges, while the flat plains of the Sologne introduce the danger of echelons (bordures) if the wind picks up.
- The Orange Jersey: While the Tour de France has its Yellow Jersey, the leader of the Tour du Loir et Cher is distinguished by the Orange Jersey, a unique tradition that has become a symbol of prestige in the peloton.
## Recent Context
Despite the global shift toward more “glamorous” races, the Tour du Loir et Cher has maintained its soul as a grassroots professional event. It remains one of the few races where elite amateur clubs (like the French Division Nationale teams) can test their legs directly against professional Continental squads.
