France 19 Apr 2025 Class 1.1 – 1 day – Class 1
Website https://www.tourdujura.com/
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The Tour du Jura Cycliste is a road bicycle race held annually in the Jura department of France. Here’s a look at its history:
Origins and Early Years:
- The race was first established in 2003 under the name Tour du Revermont.
- It was initially organized as a national-level event in France by the Jura Cyclisme Pays du Revermont club.
- The creation of the race was an initiative to promote the Jura region and showcase its beautiful landscapes.
- The early editions consisted of multiple stages.
Evolution and UCI Status:
- Over time, the race gained popularity and recognition, attracting more competitive fields.
- In 2006, the event was renamed Tour du Jura Cycliste.
- 2017 marked a significant step as the race was included in the UCI Europe Tour calendar as a 2.2 event, opening it up to international professional teams.
- In 2021, coinciding with the creation of the Classic Grand Besançon Doubs, the Tour du Jura was upgraded to a 1.1 UCI Europe Tour event and became a one-day race. This allowed for the participation of UCI WorldTeams (up to 50% of the teams).
- Since 2021, the Tour du Jura, along with the Classic Grand Besançon Doubs and the Tour du Doubs, forms the Triptyque Comtois held on the same weekend.
Route and Challenge:
- The Tour du Jura Cycliste typically features a challenging route through the hilly terrain of the Jura department.
- The course often includes significant climbs, testing the abilities of climbers and puncheurs.
- The finish has frequently been located atop the Mont Poupet, a demanding climb that often decides the winner.
- For the 2025 edition, the race will start in Domblans and finish again on the Mont Poupet, covering a distance of 177.2 km and featuring several categorized climbs.
Impact and Recognition:
- The Tour du Jura Cycliste has become a prominent event on the French cycling calendar and a respected race within the UCI Europe Tour.
- Its challenging parcours and UCI 1.1 status attract a strong peloton of international and French professional teams, including WorldTeams.
- Winning the Tour du Jura is a significant achievement and can provide valuable UCI points for riders and teams.
- The race also plays a role in promoting cycling in the Jura region and attracting spectators to witness high-level competition.
Winners:
- The first winner in 2003 (as Tour du Revermont) was Xavier Pache (Switzerland).
- Notable winners include Benoît Cosnefroy, Ben O’Connor, Kévin Vauquelin, and the most recent winner in 2024, David Gaudu.
- There are no repeat winners of the race so far.
The Tour du Jura Cycliste continues to evolve, maintaining its position as a challenging and significant one-day race in the French cycling landscape, attracting top talent and showcasing the beauty of the Jura region.
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