The 4th edition of the Caux Tour (Philippe Anquetil Trophy – Souvenir André Mallet), which will take place on Sunday June 23, 2024, is particularly anticipated by cycling enthusiasts as well as professionals and supporters of the VC Rouen 76. The race has, in indeed, was selected as support for the 5th round of the French National 1 cycling cup. “This is an exceptional promotion from the French Cycling Federation, which awards the organization of the rounds, rejoices Thierry Gilles, president of the Caux Tour. We wanted to grow our race and, for its part, the municipality, which has greatly supported cycling in the past, wanted to host a high-level event. »
One hundred and fifty at the start
One hundred and fifty competitors compared to 80 last year will present themselves at 11 a.m. in front of the town hall, divided into 21 teams classified in National 1. The circuit has been defined to be up to the challenge with 8 long tours of 18.5 km at the start from Heugleville-sur-Scie and 6 short tours of 4.5 km with the climb of the Bocage coast towards Saint-Denis-sur-Scie. “The first circuit is very selective,” indicates the organizer, “with in particular the coast of Sévis known for its difficulty with a difference in altitude of 11 or 12%. » VC Rouen 76 hopes to play a big role in this. “We always came in the top 5, confides the club’s sports director and coach Jean-Philippe Yon. We hope to get first place because it’s a major event, one of the most beautiful races and it’s happening at home. »
The VC Rouen 76 rolls for the French Cup
Currently leader with 5 points ahead of VC Villefranche-Beaujolaise during Chrono 47 played on April 28, 2024 near Agen, the Rouen team intends to defend its position and win the French Cup for the first time. “We also invited 5 other clubs (US Sainte-Austreberthe Pavilly-Barentin, Thorigny, Moyon-Percy and EC Quevilly or Petit Poucet) for their seriousness and good results,” adds Thierry Gilles. They deserve to run alongside great teams. » The race will be broadcast on the Direct-Vélo internet media with a update every minute. An exhibition will be offered on a stand near the town hall with photos, documents, press cuttings and jerseys in memory of André Mallet, president of the Étoile sportif d’Auffay from 1982 to 2004. Departure is set for 12 p.m. with arrival scheduled from 4:30 p.m.
