La Polynormande
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Race description AI translated from Spanish, might contain errors
La Polynormande, the eleventh of 14 rounds of the Coupe de France FDJ United, has attracted considerable media attention in the days ahead of its running as it will be the race where Émilien Jacquelin, Olympic biathlon champion and an absolute cycling devotee—he wore Marco Pantani's earring at Milano Cortina 2026 thanks to his family's links with the late rider—will make his professional debut on two wheels.
The Grenoble native, who rides for Decathlon CMA CGM through its development team, with which he took out a professional licence at the start of the season, suffered a collarbone fracture in spring that delayed his road debut. He will face a familiar, twisting and picturesque route in Saint-Martin-de-Landelles. The finish comprises 11 laps of a circuit around the Côte de la Pigeonnière, 600m at 4%, plus a gently uphill finish.