To celebrate its 40th anniversary, the Morbihan cycling event will become a decisive stage of the DN1 clubs Coupe de France in 2027.
The Tour de Rhuys, a cycling race organised by VS Rhuys in Morbihan, is entering a new chapter in its history. To mark forty years of existence, the 2027 edition will serve as the setting for the DN1 clubs Coupe de France final, scheduled for 19 September 2027. The choice places the event at the heart of the national amateur calendar.
Behind the project is VS Rhuys president Lionel Le Gac, who explains that the decision serves several goals. The club wished to give its flagship race far greater visibility than it usually enjoys, while celebrating an anniversary that underlines the longevity of its commitment to local cycling. Hosting a national final, he says, is a recognition of the work accomplished over the years.
The format of the DN1 clubs Coupe de France rests on one-day road races contested by high-level amateur teams. By integrating the Tour de Rhuys into this framework, the organisers combine a race with a strong regional tradition and a federal competition of significant scale. Entered riders will have the opportunity to face a demanding Breton course under a particular sporting pressure.
For the region, the stakes go beyond the sporting arena. A national final typically attracts teams from several departments, supporters and the media, which can benefit the local economy, notably hotels, restaurants and shops on the Rhuys peninsula. The organisers will nonetheless need to ensure road safety and coordinate with the local authorities involved.
At this stage, the announcement is an agreed decision in principle, still to be made concrete in the months leading up to the event. The final route, organisational arrangements and qualified teams are not yet known. The 2027 edition nonetheless appears as a major date for VS Rhuys and for Breton amateur cycling.
Behind the project is VS Rhuys president Lionel Le Gac, who explains that the decision serves several goals. The club wished to give its flagship race far greater visibility than it usually enjoys, while celebrating an anniversary that underlines the longevity of its commitment to local cycling. Hosting a national final, he says, is a recognition of the work accomplished over the years.
The format of the DN1 clubs Coupe de France rests on one-day road races contested by high-level amateur teams. By integrating the Tour de Rhuys into this framework, the organisers combine a race with a strong regional tradition and a federal competition of significant scale. Entered riders will have the opportunity to face a demanding Breton course under a particular sporting pressure.
For the region, the stakes go beyond the sporting arena. A national final typically attracts teams from several departments, supporters and the media, which can benefit the local economy, notably hotels, restaurants and shops on the Rhuys peninsula. The organisers will nonetheless need to ensure road safety and coordinate with the local authorities involved.
At this stage, the announcement is an agreed decision in principle, still to be made concrete in the months leading up to the event. The final route, organisational arrangements and qualified teams are not yet known. The 2027 edition nonetheless appears as a major date for VS Rhuys and for Breton amateur cycling.
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Source: Ouest-France