La Polynormande

Road Β· One Day
DateAug 16, 2026
Time4:00–9:30 am ET
CourseOne Day
Why watch?

Rolling Normandy roads where breakaway riders and late attackers fight for one of August's most opportunistic wins.

Preview

La Polynormande 2026 Preview | Route, Startlist, Favorites

La Polynormande 2026 runs through the rolling bocage countryside of Normandy. Axel Laurance returns as defending champion on terrain that rewards breakaway riders and attackers.

La Polynormande 2026 takes place on August 16 in Normandy. The rolling bocage terrain favors breakaway specialists and late attackers over pure sprinters.

Axel Laurance won in 2025, and Franck Bonnamour has won twice (2024, 2022). The race draws primarily French continental and ProTeam squads. No startlist is confirmed yet.

2026 outlook

La Polynormande 2026 runs through the Normandy bocage, where rolling terrain and tactical breakaway racing give French continental riders and opportunistic attackers their best August chance at a one-day win.