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May 24, 2026
31st Grand Prix Criquielion 2026 🇫🇷 (1.1) ME – Ath – Lessines : 205 km
Grand Prix Criquielion is a UCI 1.1 classification that winds through the rolling hills and quiet countryside of Wallonia,
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May 24, 2026
31st Grand Prix Criquielion 2026 🇫🇷 (1.1) ME – Ath – Lessines : 205 km
Grand Prix Criquielion is a UCI 1.1 classification that winds through the rolling hills and quiet countryside of Wallonia, where the roads rise and fall across a landscape of patchwork fields, dense forests, and small villages nestled in the Ardennes foothills. The terrain is a mix of short, punchy climbs and longer, gradual ascents, with gradients typically ranging from 5–9% on roads that are narrow, winding, and often slick with unpredictable Belgian weather. The climbs are not overly steep but relentless, accumulating over the course of the race to test riders’ endurance and ability to recover from repeated accelerations. The descents are fast and technical, their tight bends and uneven surfaces demanding precision and control, while the flatter sections are rarely straightforward, often exposed to crosswinds that can split the peloton in an instant.
The race dynamics are shaped by these rolling hills and the tactical opportunities they present, with attacks launching on the steeper ramps or during moments of wind exposure, the peloton thinning as gaps open and riders scramble to bridge across. The final kilometers often feature a decisive climb or a fast, technical run-in toward the finish, where a reduced group of riders battles it out in a sprint or a solo escapee holds off the chasing pack by a handful of seconds. The Grand Prix Criquielion is a race that rewards explosiveness, tactical intelligence, and resilience, capturing the essence of Wallonia’s challenging and scenic roads.
Results :
 ME </strong> - Ath - Lessines : 205 km
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Grand Prix Criquielion is a UCI 1.1 classification that winds through the rolling hills and quiet countryside of Wallonia, where the roads rise and fall across a landscape of patchwork fields, dense forests, and small villages nestled in the Ardennes foothills. The terrain is a mix of short, punchy climbs and longer, gradual ascents, with gradients typically ranging from 5–9% on roads that are narrow, winding, and often slick with unpredictable Belgian weather. The climbs are not overly steep but relentless, accumulating over the course of the race to test riders’ endurance and ability to recover from repeated accelerations. The descents are fast and technical, their tight bends and uneven surfaces demanding precision and control, while the flatter sections are rarely straightforward, often exposed to crosswinds that can split the peloton in an instant.
The race dynamics are shaped by these rolling hills and the tactical opportunities they present, with attacks launching on the steeper ramps or during moments of wind exposure, the peloton thinning as gaps open and riders scramble to bridge across. The final kilometers often feature a decisive climb or a fast, technical run-in toward the finish, where a reduced group of riders battles it out in a sprint or a solo escapee holds off the chasing pack by a handful of seconds. The Grand Prix Criquielion is a race that rewards explosiveness, tactical intelligence, and resilience, capturing the essence of Wallonia’s challenging and scenic roads.
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