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The Chrono des Nations is a professional cycling race focused on the individual time trial discipline, held annually in Les Herbiers, France. Established in 1984, it functions as a prestigious late-season event on the international cycling calendar. The race is widely considered the spiritual successor to the historic Grand Prix des Nations, attracting elite time trial specialists competing for both men's and women's titles.
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What is the Chrono des Nations?
The Chrono des Nations is a professional individual time-trial cycling race held in Les Herbiers, France. Riders compete alone against the clock rather than in a mass-start road race.
When was the Chrono des Nations established?
The event was established in 1984. It became known as a prestigious late-season time trial on the international cycling calendar.
How does the Chrono des Nations differ from a stage-race time trial?
The Chrono des Nations is organized as a dedicated time-trial event, while a stage-race time trial is one stage within a larger race such as the Tour de France. The result depends on each rider’s individual elapsed time.
Where is the Chrono des Nations held?
The race is held in Les Herbiers in the Vendée department of western France. The course starts and finishes in the same general area, with the exact route depending on the edition.
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