Grand Prix of Denain
The GP Denain is a cycling race that begins and ends in Denain, located in the French Nord department. Known for its challenging course, this race is a significant event in the region.
History of the Grand Prix of Denain
The inaugural edition of the GP Denain took place in 1959. Traditionally held in April, with a few exceptions in its early years when it was held at the end of March, the race moved to a March schedule from 2018 onwards. It is part of the Coupe de France, a series started in 1992 that includes a selection of French races. The course is redesigned annually and stretches between Lille and Valenciennes, earning the nickname "mini Paris-Roubaix" due to its region and characteristic cobblestone sections reminiscent of the famous race. The event has seen many Belgian victors, but French cyclist Jimmy Casper stands out with the most wins.
Recent Winners of GP Denain
2023: Sebastián Molano (Colombia)
2022: Max Walscheid (Germany)
2021: Jasper Philipsen (Belgium)
2020: Not held
2019: Mathieu van der Poel (Netherlands)
2018: Kenny Dehaes (Belgium)
2017: Arnaud Démare (France)
2016: Daniel McLay (United Kingdom)
2015: Nacer Bouhanni (France)
2014: Nacer Bouhanni (France)
2022: Max Walscheid (Germany)
2021: Jasper Philipsen (Belgium)
2020: Not held
2019: Mathieu van der Poel (Netherlands)
2018: Kenny Dehaes (Belgium)
2017: Arnaud Démare (France)
2016: Daniel McLay (United Kingdom)
2015: Nacer Bouhanni (France)
2014: Nacer Bouhanni (France)
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- Van Aert is really handsome. He can influence me all day! Ditto for Philipsen. Why do you think many of us love cycling?: to see heroic attempts at climbing mountains at high altitudes or to watch speedsters sprint for the finish line or to watch a human being ride at break neck speed down a tricky descent? No, it's all about their lean physiques and muscular legs. (apologies for objectifying these dedicated and amazing athletes).BarwonHeadsUp25-10-2024
- It is unfortunate that the author can't feel the joy that Pogacar brings to the sport and his fans who are legion and I for one feel lucky to have watched such a memorable performance and historic season From the Strada until yesterday with multiple wins in stages in both tours and beyond dominance in the World's. He is proud to wear the Rainbow stripes, shows his leadership to protect his fellows and is as courteous and sportsman-like as the sport allows. He goes early to not have to respond to each attack as all the rest would make him do it. Any racer who could would do the same. Don't "grow tired" of greatness as it is always fleeting.ccrider13-10-2024
- What load of rubbish. Pog is likely a once in a generation cyclist, the like of which hasn't been seen since 'the Cannibal '. How many people were complaining that Merckx was making racing predictable? I remember this year's World RR as one of the most exciting I've watched. Mainly BECAUSE Pog was the favourite and launched what everyone thought (Pog included) was a suicidal attack with 80km to go. For the next 2 hours, I was on the edge of my seat thinking "this is too much, even for Pog". Maybe Zonnefeld prefers the snooze-fest that is a bunch sprint? Like most people I know, I can't watch two hours of the bunch riding very fast... I wait for the final 5km and watch just the sprint. In any event, most races are won from a sprint or lone break. What difference does it make who makes the lone break? Ultimately, the other contenders will have to figure out a way to beat Pog. Even if that means collaboration between teams. It's going to be an exciting few seasons, until the next Pog arrives on the scene. If this is boring, heaven knows what exciting looks like!Michael513-10-2024
- This is not a gravel race. UCI fail, from the surface they are on to team tactics. In what country was the first "gravel race" in what country is the most popular gravel race? Go with the race model that created the discipline.
Barnes127411-10-2024 - And don't forget he has now won 4 of the big 10 races (Grand tours, Monuments and WC/OG) in one year with a chance to make that 5. (5 has only been done once before)Joostmehrtens05-10-2024