2.Pro
Stage race · 4 stages
★★★
Boucles
de la Mayenne
French UCI 2.Pro stage race held May 28-31 across four stages totalling roughly 700km in the Mayenne and Sarthe departments of western France. A balanced parcours: two sprint stages, one hilly stage and a punchy circuit finale around Laval that suits both sprinters and puncheurs.
§ Watch
Where to watch
⚠️ Spoiler warning: live streams and broadcaster home pages may show current standings. Disable autoplay & avoid sidebar recommendations on YouTube.
§ 02 — Stages
The route, day by day
PR
PRO
Thu, May 28
Prologue
—km
ITT
Opening prologue — short individual time trial to set the early GC.
§ 03 — Startlist & Jerseys
Who to watch & what to watch for
Top Starters
01
M. Pedersen
Lidl - Trek
02
A. De Lie
Lotto Intermarché
03
K. Vauquelin
INEOS Grenadiers
04
L. Bisiaux
Decathlon - CMA CGM Team
Jerseys
Maillot Jaune
Yellow Jersey
Overall GC leader on aggregate time.
Maillot Vert
Green Jersey
Points classification leader.
Maillot à Pois
Polka Dot Jersey
King of the Mountains.
Maillot Blanc
White Jersey
Best Young Rider.
§ 04 — GC Favourites
Fight for the overall
№ 01 · ONE-DAY
M. Pedersen
Lidl - Trek
UCI #5★★★★★
№ 02 · SPRINTER
A. De Lie
Lotto Intermarché
UCI #10★★★★
№ 03 · ALL-ROUNDER
K. Vauquelin
INEOS Grenadiers
UCI #16★★★
№ 04 · PUNCHEUR
L. Bisiaux
Decathlon - CMA CGM Team
UCI #—★★★
§ 05 — Storylines
Narratives to watch
- One of the most popular pre-Critérium du Dauphiné stage races for French ProTeams — a points-rich event in front of home crowds.
- Groupama-FDJ traditionally treats it as a home race; multiple French podiums each year.
- The Laval circuit on the final day always produces drama — narrow streets, short cobbled section, and tight corners reward bike-handling.
§ 06 — Historical Context
Form book & lore
First held in 1973. Past winners include Sébastien Reichenbach, Romain Bardet, and Olav Kooij. UCI 2.Pro since 2020.
§ 07 — Viewing Notes
When to tune in
France 3 Pays de la Loire and FloBikes (NA) carry coverage. The hilly stage and the Laval circuit are essential viewing — that's where GC battles play out.