Romain Grégoire wins French road race title at La Tour‑du‑Pin

Romain Grégoire, 23, claimed the elite French road‑race championship on 28 June 2026 in La Tour‑du‑Pin, Isère. The race, shortened to 16 km due to extreme heat, saw only 39 of 131 starters finish. Grégoire broke away on the final climb of the Béjui hill, soloing to the line 13 seconds ahead of Paul Lapeira, with Joris Delbove third.

Riding for Groupama‑FDJ United, he described the victory as the fulfilment of a lifelong dream and said he will wear the blue‑white‑red jersey during the upcoming Tour de France. The championships also featured other categories, with Célia Géry taking the women’s elite title and several junior and time‑trial events contested.

Grégoire’s win highlights his rising status in French cycling and positions him as a key rider to watch in the Tour de France.