Paris-Chauny

Biniam Girmay won in 2024 on a race that looks flat on paper but rarely races that way. The route from Paris to Chauny crosses wind-exposed farmland where positioning and timing create the decisive moments rather than climbing power.

The route crosses rolling farmland in the Aisne and Oise departments with enough wind exposure and short rises to reward aggressive racing. Expect a sprint finish from a reduced group or a late breakaway if crosswinds fragment the field.