The Carmausin Ségala to the UCI test

They have been working hard for months. To settle the slightest detail, concoct the best route or bring the best possible tray. Now there is more than. Sunday, the members of the Ségala Cycling Organization (SCO) will celebrate the 5th anniversary of the Tour Carmausin Ségala. This will certainly remain in the Annals because for the first time in its history, the test will be registered in the UCI (international) calendar in addition to being a support for the 3rd round of the Coupe de France. A first in Tarn, and in Occitania. Under the jerseys of their respective regional committees, the national gratin will be present on the departure line of Mirandol-Bourgnounac on Sunday (10:30 am; arrival around 12 noon on Albert-Thomas in Carmaux). In this peloton of more than 160 runners, there are 24 teams, including 8 foreigners. The Jegg-Skil-Djr Academy will necessarily draw attention with its U19 team status from the Visma-Lease A Bike. Just like Quebec’s selection.

“We densified the course”

“We are very happy with the tray. By passing UCI, we did not know too much what to expect from the foreign teams, if it would interest. Having the Reserve of the Visma-Lease A Bike will pull up the event, in addition to having five teams of different nationalities (Netherlands, Belgium, Spain, Quebec, United Kingdom), rejoices Clement Bessettes, President of the SCO. foreign will be able to race properly and advertise us for future years. ” Because the Tarn club intends to maintain its event internationally. And succeed in its first UCI edition.

For this, he made some modifications compared to the layout last year. “We densified the route, without doing too difficult,” says Clément Bessettes. It is rather a route for the Plunters. We muscled it on the middle by adding three bumps. ” None will exceed seven minutes of effort. This Carmausin Ségala tour will have classic Ardennes.