The city of Rumilly hosted this Monday, November 9th, the presentation of the road para-cycling course maps, which will take place from August 25 to 29, 2027, as part of the UCI 2027 Haute-Savoie Mont-Blanc Cycling World Championships. Nearly 500 para-athletes are expected for five days of competition, including a mixed relay, time trials, and road races.
The routes will traverse the Albanais region, passing through Rumilly, Lornay, Vallières-sur-Fier, Moye, Sales, Boussy, and Marcellaz-Albanais. These varied courses promise demanding and spectacular events.
The event will kick off on August 25, 2027, with the mixed team relay, a 15.3 km event held in the heart of Rumilly. This short and fast format, where France will aim to shine again, will open the Elite competitions and be broadcast live on France Télévisions.
August 26th and 27th will be dedicated to the time trials, with three distances offered: 26.2 km, 13.5 km, and 10.4 km. These courses, starting from Rumilly, will pass through Boussy, Sales, and Marcellaz-Albanais, showcasing the beauty of the Albanais despite challenging climbs.
The road races will take place on August 28th and 29th on a 20.6 km loop connecting Rumilly to Lornay, passing through Vallières-sur-Fier and Moye. Athletes will complete between one and five laps depending on their category, on a hilly and technical course.
The program is designed to highlight the versatility of para-cyclists, allowing them to participate in the road events in Rumilly and then travel to the Vélodrome National de Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines for the track events from September 1st to 5th, 2027.
Para-cyclist classification is based on their impairment and the type of cycle used: C (classic bike), H (handbike), T (tricycle), and B (Tandem). Each category is assigned a number from 1 (most severe impairment) to 5 (least severe impairment).
