# Algeria Grand Prix cycling expansion

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/algeria-grand-prix-cycling-expansion
> Updated: 2026-09-30T00:30:21.000Z. Sources: 3. Developments: 2.

The Grand Prix international de la ville d'Alger is undergoing structural and regulatory changes. The event is expanding its competition format from three stages to a five-day program, which will include two classics and three road stages to accommodate various rider profiles such as sprinters, puncheurs, and climbers.

Additionally, the race has transitioned to the UCI 2.2 category. This upgrade allows performances to be officially recorded in the UCI international ranking system, providing Algerian cycling teams with an opportunity to accumulate points necessary for preparing for major events like the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Games.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-30: Algeria's Grand Prix d'Alger upgrades to UCI 2.2 category

The Grand Prix d'Alger has moved to the UCI 2.2 category, allowing Algerian cyclists to earn official international ranking points ahead of the 2028 Olympics.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/algerias-grand-prix-dalger-upgrades-to-uci-22-category

### 2026-09-29: Alger International Grand Prix expands to five-day format

The Grand Prix international de la ville d'Alger is transitioning to a five-day format, featuring two classics and three road stages starting October 3.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/alger-international-grand-prix-expands-to-five-day-format

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Cite as: Algeria Grand Prix cycling expansion. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/algeria-grand-prix-cycling-expansion