PROS – 2023 French National Championships: the course and participants for the amateur, women’s, and professional events. | 3bikes.fr, your Cycling, Gravel & Triathlon magazine

The road races of the 2023 French Cycling Championships will take place on Saturday and Sunday, June 24 and 25, in Cassel, Pas-de-Calais. The circuit is particularly demanding with two climbs on the program: the cobbled climb of Porte de Dunkerque (1.9 km at 4%) and the climb of Porte d’Aire (1.2 km at 8%). Professional riders will cover 224 kilometers, with over 4000 meters of positive elevation gain. Julian Alaphilippe (Soudal-Quick Step) appears to be the strong favorite.

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How to follow the 2023 French Cycling Championships on television?

The women’s and men’s events will be broadcast live on France 3 and Eurosport on Saturday, June 24 (women) and Sunday, June 25 (men).

The course and program of the 2023 French Road Cycling Championships

Amateur Road Race:

Saturday, June 24, 2023 – Neutral start: 8:30 AM – Distance: 17.000 km (from the real start to the 1st pass over the finish line) + 10 laps of 13.800 km, totaling: 155.000 km – Finish: approximately 12:38 PM (Estimated average speed: 39 km/hour).

Women’s Road Race:

Saturday, June 24, 2023 – Neutral start: 1:55 PM – Distance: 17.000 km (from the real start to the 1st pass over the finish line) + 6 laps of 13.800 km, totaling: 99.800 km – Finish: approximately 4:55 PM (Estimated average speed: 35 km/hour).

Men’s Road Race:

Sunday, June 25 – Neutral start: 11:00 AM – Distance: 17.000 km (from the real start to the 1st pass over the finish line) + 15 laps of 13.800 km, totaling: 224.000 km – Finish: approximately 4:54 PM (Estimated average speed: 39 km/hour).

The list of entrants for the 2023 French Amateur Road Championship