Youth Races

International Junior Race

The GP Général Patton is a prestigious international junior race that attracts some of the world’s best young riders and stands as one of the most competitive events in its category.

With its demanding terrain and high-level competition, the race is a true test of skill, strategy, and endurance. More than just a race, the GP Général Patton has long served as a proving ground for future stars of the professional peloton.

Cyclists such as Remco Evenepoel (2018), Alexandr Vlasov (2014), and Marc Hirschi (2015) all left their mark on this event before going on to claim victories on the biggest stages of the WorldTour.

For junior riders, the traditional GP Général Patton represents a pivotal opportunity—one that could shape the course of their future careers in professional cycling.

International Junior Race

The GP de Luxembourg is an international junior race that attracts talented young riders from all over the world.

Held the day after the GP Général Patton, this event has been organized annually since 2019 and features a demanding course with a mix of climbs, descents, and technical sections that test the riders’ endurance and racecraft.

Together, the GP Général Patton and the GP de Luxembourg form a key competitive weekend on the junior international calendar—two days that not only challenge the riders physically and tactically, but also offer a unique opportunity to shine on a high-level stage. For many, this weekend marks a defining moment in their development and a potential springboard toward a professional career.

International U17 Race

The Critérium européen des jeunes is an international stage race for U17 riders, bringing together some of the most promising young talents from across Europe.

Held over two days, the race features challenging terrain with climbs, technical sections, and fast finishes—making it a true test of skill, endurance, and racing intelligence at a formative stage in a young cyclist’s development.

This highly competitive event has become a launchpad for future stars. Riders such as Marc Hirschi (overall winner 2014), Marco Brenner (overall and stage winner 2018), Cian Uijtdebroeks (overall and stage winner 2019), Mads Pedersen (stage winner 2011), and Bob Jungels (stage winner 2008) all made their mark at the Critérium européen des jeunes before rising to the highest levels of the sport.

For many young riders, this race represents an early milestone on the path toward a successful career in professional cycling.