France has hosted the Tour de France for over 120 years, being a crucial area for cycling. Numerous local races occur every season, aiding the development of rising cyclists. Young riders aspire to triumph in Le Tour, while less prestigious events offer them opportunities to compete and hone their skills. The Coupe de France stands out as the major series linking various races across the country, encompassing diverse locations and histories. Despite being overshadowed by the Tour, it is a significant national competition still existing in Europe.
The Tour de France continues to monopolise the attention of everyone involved with professional cycling, from riders and team management to the media and the fans.
The centrepiece of this subset of French races is the men's Coupe de France, the series that unites races like Tro Bro Léon, GP de Denain and the Grand Prix Marseillaise into a year-long competition.
While it may exist in the shadow of the Tour, the Coupe de France is without doubt the most coherent - and in fact one of the only remaining - national cup series still in existence on the European continent.
The Coupe de France has a history that dates back just 33 years, but many of the races it brings together are part of a rich tapestry of events that characterise French cycling.
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