Four days of tactical racing in the Mayenne countryside
Boucles de la Mayenne
A four-day ProSeries stage race in northwest France where sprinters, puncheurs, and time trialists all get their chance.
Next edition May 27–30, 2027
- Location
- 🇫🇷 France
- When
- Late May
- Course
- Stage Race
- Most recent winner
- 🇫🇷 Benoît Cosnefroy (2026)
- Category
- Men’s 2.Pro
About Boucles de la Mayenne
Boucles de la Mayenne is a men's ProSeries cycling stage race held each May in the Mayenne department of northwest France. The race typically runs four days and features a mix of flat, rolling, and time trial stages that reward versatility rather than pure climbing.
This is a race built for riders who can do a bit of everything. The parcours rarely includes serious mountains, so the general classification stays open longer than usual, and stage wins come from different profiles: bunch sprints, punchy finishes, and against-the-clock efforts. It's a proving ground for emerging talent and a tuneup for established names heading into the summer calendar.
Boucles de la Mayenne winners
| Year | Winner |
|---|---|
| 2026 | 🇫🇷Benoît Cosnefroy |
| 2025 | 🇳🇿Aaron Gate |
| 2024 | 🇮🇹Alberto Bettiol |
| 2023 | 🇪🇸Oier Lazkano |
| 2022 | 🇫🇷Benjamin Thomas |
| 2021 | 🇫🇷Arnaud Demare |
| 2019 | 🇫🇷Thibault Ferasse |
2027 edition
May 27–30, 2027.
Boucles de la Mayenne route
The route loops through the bocage landscape of the Mayenne, a region of hedgerows, narrow roads, and rolling terrain that favors attentive positioning over raw power. Stages typically include a mix of flat sprint opportunities and shorter, punchy climbs that can splinter the peloton without eliminating the fast finishers. The time trial, when included, often plays a decisive role in the final general classification, rewarding riders who can limit losses or gain time against specialists. Crosswinds are possible but not guaranteed, and the race rarely features summit finishes or long alpine climbs. Success here depends on consistency across varied terrain, strong team support in the sprints, and the ability to read when a breakaway might stick on the hillier stages.
What shapes the race
Race type
Three-day stage race through the Mayenne department in western France. Short, punchy stages on rolling terrain.
Compact format
The short duration means there is no room for bad days. Every stage matters for the overall classification.
Typical winner
A versatile rider comfortable on rolling terrain and in bunch sprints. The race rewards consistency across all three days.
Signature landmarks
The bocage countryside of western France.
- Terrain
Mayenne bocage
The hedgerow-lined roads of western France create sheltered but rolling terrain with constant changes of direction.
- City
Laval
The departmental capital often hosts a stage start or finish, providing the race with its main urban setting.
History
Iconic victories
Alberto Bettiol
Won in 2024, bringing Classics pedigree to a race that rewards similar skills on French roads.
Arnaud Demare
Won in 2021, proving the race can suit a sprinter with tactical awareness.
Eras and records
A compact French stage race running since 1967 through the Mayenne countryside.
First edition
The race has been held since 1967.