France 14 May – 18 May 2025 Class 2.Pro – Stages – ProSeries
Website www.4joursdedunkerque.com
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The 4 Jours de Dunkerque / Grand Prix des Hauts de France is a prestigious stage race with a rich history in French cycling. Here’s a look at its evolution:
Early Years and Growth (1955-1986)
- The race was established in 1955, with Louis Déprez from France taking the first overall victory.
- Initially, it was known simply as the 4 Jours de Dunkerque.
- In these early decades, the race saw multiple victories from cycling legends, including Jacques Anquetil (1958, 1959) and Joseph Planckaert (1957, 1960, 1963).
- The race became a prominent fixture on the European cycling calendar, attracting top riders.
Expansion and Name Changes (1987-2017)
- In 1987, the race adopted the name 4 Jours de Dunkerque – Tour du Nord-Pas-de-Calais, reflecting its geographical location.
- The race continued to attract high-caliber cyclists, with notable winners such as Bernard Hinault (1984), Stephen Roche (1990), and Johan Museeuw (1995, 1997).
- Freddy Maertens holds the record for the most overall wins with four victories (1973, 1975, 1976, 1978).
- In 2017, the name changed again to 4 Jours de Dunkerque / Tour des Hauts-de-France.
Recent History (2018-Present)
- Since 2018, the race has been known as the 4 Jours de Dunkerque / Grand Prix des Hauts de France.
- The race is currently classified as a 2.Pro event by the UCI, placing it just below the WorldTour in terms of prestige and ranking points.
- Sam Bennett (2020, 2024), Philippe Gilbert (2022), and Romain Grégoire (2023) are among the recent winners.
The New One-Day Classic (2025)
- In 2025, the organizers introduced a new one-day race called the Classique Dunkerque / Grand Prix des Hauts de France.
- The inaugural edition of this race took place on May 13, 2025, with Pascal Ackermann from Israel-Premier Tech winning the event.
The 4 Jours de Dunkerque / Grand Prix des Hauts de France has a long and storied history, evolving over the decades while remaining a significant event in the professional cycling world. The addition of the new one-day classic further expands its presence in the sport.
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