Cyclo Les Copains-Cyfac: an exceptional 34th edition!

The Cyclo les Copains-Cyfac took place in Ambert (63) from June 30 to July 3. In total, more than 2,600 participants gathered on the roads and passes of the Livradois-Forez region. After a wet 2021 edition, cyclists, organizers, and volunteers were delighted to finally meet under the sun!

Source: Press Release

NEW FOR 2022: L’ULTR’ARVERNE

This year, the organization launched a new challenge: an ultra-endurance event to tour historical Auvergne via its highest roads, in less than 69 hours. In total, 80 adventurers set off on Thursday evening and Friday morning from Ambert, on 4 routes specially created for them: 781 km & 14,500m D+, 715 km & 13,000m D+, 639 km & 12,000m D+, and 573 km & 11,000m D+. A unique opportunity to tackle 4 emblematic summits of the 4 Auvergne departments: Pierre-sur-Haute (63 – Puy-de-Dôme), Puy de Montoncel (03 – Allier), Puy Mary (15 – Cantal), and Col de Peyra Taillade (43 – Haute-Loire). A brilliantly met challenge, which will undoubtedly leave them with lasting memories! Special mention to Irvin Dedecker and Nathalie Baillon, the fastest to complete the long course in 40h45mn and 40h13mn respectively.

ITINERANT EVENTS: OBJECTIF PUY DE DOME & AU PAYS DE FOURMES

With half-board accommodation, luggage transport, and a hot meal on the circuit, these two package deals allow itinerant riders to enjoy the Auvergne roads for 2 or 3 days, at their own pace, while admiring the surrounding landscapes. While participants in the first package had the chance to tackle the eponymous volcano on Saturday morning and enjoy an impressive view of the Auvergne massifs, the others were able to attempt the spectacular ascent of the Col du Béal, with its 13 km at 6.5%. Regardless of the chosen package, it was a resounding success!

SATURDAY’S CLASSIC: COL DU BÉAL BY CYFAC

The Auvergne ascent with the most significant elevation gain – 13 km at 6.5% – the climb of the Col du Béal is on its way to becoming a classic of the Massif Central. In time trial or touring mode, participants were able to tackle the giant of the Forez on Saturday morning and enjoy the splendid view at the summit: the Chaîne des Puys to the west, the Mézenc to the south, and the Alps to the east.

SUNDAY’S CLASSIC: LES COPAINS

This Sunday, cyclists had a choice of 5 routes ranging from 67 to 156 km. In time trial or touring mode, they set off to discover Auvergne, via the roads of the Livradois-Forez regional natural park. On the queen event – Les Copains 156 km & 3,210m D+ – Nicolas Chadefaux won in 4h46, alongside Florence Chacun for the women, in 6h12.

7TH ROUND OF THE CYCLO’TOUR ROTOR

This Sunday also marked the 7th round of the Cyclo’Tour Rotor. An integral part of a challenge full of local flavor and conviviality, this event in the heart of Auvergne was unmissable for participants. The next event is on August 14 at the Étape Sanfloraine. After a rainy edition in 2021, this sunny edition will undoubtedly remain in everyone’s minds. Everyone is eager to return to the roads of Livradois-Forez in 2023!

Results: HERE

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