France • One-day Classic
Often hailed as the 'Mini Paris-Roubaix,' this northern French battleground transforms the tranquil lanes of the Hainaut into a bone-rattling arena of dust and determination. It is a race of pure attrition where the deceptive calm of the countryside is shattered by the thunder of wheels on ancient pavé, demanding nerves of steel and a heart built for the cobbles.
Total Editions
1
Latest Winner
TBD
First Edition
2026
Race Type
One-day
The race features 12 to 13 treacherous sectors of ancient cobblestones (pavé) totaling approximately 22 kilometers. The route is primarily flat but highly exposed to the punishing crosswinds of the Nord department, often concluding with a technical and high-speed finish in the town of Denain.
Browse all historical editions and their results
| Year | Winner | |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | TBD |
The inaugural edition was held and won by the legendary Irish rider Seamus Elliott.
The race became a founding and permanent fixture of the Coupe de France cycling series.
A major route redesign introduced significant cobblestone sectors, fundamentally shifting the race's identity from a sprinter's classic to a specialist's 'mini-Hell of the North.'
For the first time in its history, the competition was cancelled due to the global COVID-19 pandemic.
Jimmy Casper secured the first of his record-breaking four victories at the event.