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- Start and format: The 65th edition ran from April 15–19, 2026, with five stages starting and finishing in Blois. The event featured a traditional five-stage route across the Loir-et-Cher department, culminating in a short final stage in Blois.[3][5]
- Stage details:
- Stage 1: Blois to Vouzon, 1st leg opened the race on April 15.
- Stage 2: Chémery to Saint-Georges-sur-C Cher, ~189 km, on April 16.
- Stage 3: Morée to Montoire-sur-le-Loir, ~195 km, on April 17.
- Stage 4: Romorantin to Romorantin, ~178 km, on April 18.
- Stage 5: Blois short circuit time trial-like finish, 7.4 km, on April 19.[1][2][10]
- Organization and budget: The TLCSO organized the race with a budget around 245,000 euros, similar to prior years, with local municipalities contributing entry or hosting rights.[1]
- Where to follow results: Stage-by-stage classifications and overall standings were published by local outlets and the event’s channels, including regional outlets like Ouest-France and Intensité, plus the TLCSO sites and race aggregators.[2][7][3]
- Official site: The event’s site remained tourduloiretcher.fr for stage info and updates, including route maps and timing details.[1]
If you’d like, I can pull the latest final GC results, stage-by-stage classifications, or provide a short summary of the winner and key stage moments with citations.