45 kilometers against the clock through October wind in the season's final standalone time trial.
Chrono des Nations 2026 is scheduled for October 18 in Les Herbiers, Vendee. The roughly 45-kilometer course runs through rolling countryside with exposed sections where October crosswinds test aerodynamic efficiency and pacing discipline. As the season's final standalone time trial, it attracts the sport's best specialists for a definitive closing statement.
The 2026 Chrono des Nations sends riders on a solo 45-kilometer time trial through the rolling Vendee countryside around Les Herbiers. Exposed sections bring October crosswinds that penalize aerodynamic misjudgment, while the rising finish rewards those who hold something back for the closing kilometers.
One of the few standalone time trials on the international calendar. Roughly 45 kilometers of rolling terrain through the Vendee that tests pacing discipline, sustained power, and equipment choices in October conditions.
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Chrono des Nations 2026 runs Oct 18, 2026. Stage start and end times are listed on the race and stage pages.
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Defending champion: Stefan Kung (2024)
| Year | Winner |
|---|---|
| 2025 | Joshua Tarling |
| 2024 | Stefan Kung |
| 2023 | Joshua Tarling |
| 2022 | Stefan Kung |
| 2021 | Stefan Kung |
