Raid des Alpilles: A New Record-Breaking Edition!

After a first day dedicated to the Gravel Course, yesterday, Saturday, October 14, we met the participants of the Raid des Alpilles this Sunday at the start in Maussane-les-Alpilles. In total, nearly 900 cyclists took the starts of the Baux (timed) and Alpilles (leisure) courses. A new record with a total of more than 1,060 participants over the entire weekend!

Source: Press Release

On the program for this Sunday, 120km & 1,150m of D+ for competitors with an early start for the women. After a first loop from Maussane-les-Alpilles towards Les Baux-de-Provence, the 700 cyclists set off towards Aureille, passing through Mouriès, through vineyards and olive groves. After two passages at Pas de la Figuière, the course ended beautifully at Col de Sarragan. Throughout the day, many supporters were present to encourage the cyclists who bravely defied the strong gusts of wind.

At the end of the race, young Noé MELOT took the victory in the men’s category in 3h13mn, just a few seconds ahead of his competitors.
In the women’s category, the Dutch Nicolien LUIJSTERBURG won in 3h40mn.

Cyclo’Tour Rotor Final

For the third consecutive year, this cyclosportive event hosted the final of the Cyclo’Tour Rotor, a national challenge bringing together 9 stages spread over 7 events. After leading the challenge throughout the season, Cédric RICHARD, already victorious in 2021 and 2nd last year, won in the men’s category. In the women’s category, victory went to Eva POIROT, and in the Masters 50 and over category, to Jean-Noël JACQUEMOD. A well-deserved and unsurprising podium for all three.

The leisure course

To suit the greatest number, a non-timed course of 96km & 880m of D+ was also offered to allow participants to discover the Alpilles at their own pace. Following the tracks of the timed course, the route took the 200 participants to Les Baux-de-Provence and into the Alpilles Regional Natural Park. A memorable day!

See you in 2024 for a new edition of the Raid des Alpilles! All results can be found on raiddesalpilles.com.

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