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May 9, 2026
16th Grand Prix du Morbihan Femmes 2026 🇫🇷 (1.1) WE – Plumelec – Plumelec : 83,9 km
Grand Prix du Morbihan Femmes is a UCI 1.1 classification that unfolds across the undulating,
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May 9, 2026
16th Grand Prix du Morbihan Femmes 2026 🇫🇷 (1.1) WE – Plumelec – Plumelec : 83,9 km
Grand Prix du Morbihan Femmes is a UCI 1.1 classification that unfolds across the undulating, picturesque landscapes of Brittany’s Morbihan department, where the roads twist and climb through a patchwork of rolling hills, dense forests, and charming rural villages. The terrain is a relentless succession of short, sharp climbs and fast, technical descents, their gradients often spiking to 8% or more for brief but brutal ramps that force riders to accelerate hard and recover quickly. The climbs, though not towering, are punishing, their slopes lined with spectators who stand shoulder-to-shoulder, their cheers echoing through the trees as the peloton fractures under the pressure of repeated attacks. The descents are equally demanding, their tight bends and narrow lanes requiring precision and courage, while the flatter sections are exposed to the Atlantic winds, turning the race into a tactical battle for position as echelons form and riders fight to stay at the front. The race dynamics are defined by these climbs and wind-exposed stretches, with attacks launching on the steepest ramps or during moments of crosswind chaos, the peloton thinning as fatigue sets in. The final kilometers often feature a decisive ascent or a fast, technical run-in, where a reduced bunch sprints for victory, or a lone rider who has escaped the chaos holds off the charging pack by a handful of meters. The race’s unpredictable nature—where a single climb or sudden gust of wind can shatter the group—ensures that strength, strategy, and timing are all critical to success. The Grand Prix du Morbihan Femmes is a true test of a rider’s ability to endure, adapt, and strike at the right moment.
Eline Jansen (VolkerWessels) took the biggest win of her career to date at the GP du Morbihan Femmes, attacking in the final kilometre of the hilly race to secure victory in Plumelec.
The Dutchwoman scored her first win of the season at the 83.9km race, delivering the second win of the year for Dutch squad VolkerWessels.
She beat Sidney Swierenga (Liv-AlUla-Jayco) to the line by one second, while Emilie Morier (St Michel-Preference Home-Auber93) rounded out the podium in third place.
The final lap was marked by several attacks from Cofidis riders, but VolkerWessels controlled the lead group of around 20 riders.
Nikola Nosková (Cofidis) launched a major attack in the final kilometre of the race, but she went too soon. Instead, it was Jansen who timed her final push to perfection to go clear and win the race.
Results :
 WE </strong> - Plumelec - Plumelec : 83,9 km
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Grand Prix du Morbihan Femmes is a UCI 1.1 classification that unfolds across the undulating, picturesque landscapes of Brittany’s Morbihan department, where the roads twist and climb through a patchwork of rolling hills, dense forests, and charming rural villages. The terrain is a relentless succession of short, sharp climbs and fast, technical descents, their gradients often spiking to 8% or more for brief but brutal ramps that force riders to accelerate hard and recover quickly. The climbs, though not towering, are punishing, their slopes lined with spectators who stand shoulder-to-shoulder, their cheers echoing through the trees as the peloton fractures under the pressure of repeated attacks. The descents are equally demanding, their tight bends and narrow lanes requiring precision and courage, while the flatter sections are exposed to the Atlantic winds, turning the race into a tactical battle for position as echelons form and riders fight to stay at the front. The race dynamics are defined by these climbs and wind-exposed stretches, with attacks launching on the steepest ramps or during moments of crosswind chaos, the peloton thinning as fatigue sets in. The final kilometers often feature a decisive ascent or a fast, technical run-in, where a reduced bunch sprints for victory, or a lone rider who has escaped the chaos holds off the charging pack by a handful of meters. The race’s unpredictable nature—where a single climb or sudden gust of wind can shatter the group—ensures that strength, strategy, and timing are all critical to success. The Grand Prix du Morbihan Femmes is a true test of a rider’s ability to endure, adapt, and strike at the right moment.
Eline Jansen (VolkerWessels) took the biggest win of her career to date at the GP du Morbihan Femmes, attacking in the final kilometre of the hilly race to secure victory in Plumelec.
The Dutchwoman scored her first win of the season at the 83.9km race, delivering the second win of the year for Dutch squad VolkerWessels.
She beat Sidney Swierenga (Liv-AlUla-Jayco) to the line by one second, while Emilie Morier (St Michel-Preference Home-Auber93) rounded out the podium in third place.
The final lap was marked by several attacks from Cofidis riders, but VolkerWessels controlled the lead group of around 20 riders.
Nikola Nosková (Cofidis) launched a major attack in the final kilometre of the race, but she went too soon. Instead, it was Jansen who timed her final push to perfection to go clear and win the race.
<strong>Results : </strong>
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