The last road cycling world championships in Haute-Savoie date back to 1980 in Sallanches, with the coronation of a certain Bernard Hinault. As a symbol, the organizers unveiled the Haute-Savoie bid to organize the 2027 world cycling championships at the top of the Domancy coast. The organizers also announce construction of an indoor velodrome. The Haute-Savoie department is a historical partner of world cycling, with two road world championships in 1964 and 1980, like mountain bikingin Les Gets, in 2004 and 2022.
”I dreamed of a World Championship in France: the organizers did it in Sallanches in Haute-Savoie. My dream came true by winning on the Côte de Domancy where I was crowned World Champion in 1980” – Bernard Hinault, ambassador and sponsor of the bid
– Francois Ventejou
16 disciplines on the program
For these cycling world championships in 2027, sixteen disciplines will be programmed through men’s/women’s and disabled events.
ROAD • TRACK • MOUNTAIN BIKE CROSS COUNTRY • MOUNTAIN BIKE DOWNHILL • MOUNTAIN BIKE MARATHON • PARA-CYCLING ROAD • PARA-CYCLING TRACK • BMX RACING BMX FREESTYLE FLATLAND • BMX FREESTYLE PARK • GRAN FONDO • GRAVEL • TRIAL • INDOOR CYCLING ARTISTIC AND CYCLE BALL • PUMP TRACK • ESPORT CYCLING