2017 Grand Prix de Denain explained

2017 Grand Prix de Denain
Series:2017 UCI Europe Tour
Date:13 April 2017
Stages:1
Distance:196.4
Unit:km
Time:4h 30' 01"[1]
Speed:43.642
First:Arnaud Démare
First Nat:FRA
Second:Nacer Bouhanni
Second Nat:FRA
Third:Juan Sebastián Molano
Third Nat:COL
Previous:2016
Next:2018

The 2017 Grand Prix de Denain was the 59th edition of the Grand Prix de Denain road cycling one day race.[2] It was part of the 2017 UCI Europe Tour, held on 13 April 2017, as a 1.HC categorised race.

In a bunch sprint finish,[3] rider Arnaud Démare won the race ahead of Nacer Bouhanni, while the podium was completed by Juan Sebastián Molano from .

Teams

Eighteen teams were invited to take part in the race. These included two UCI WorldTeams, thirteen UCI Professional Continental teams and three UCI Continental teams.[4]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Classement de l'épreuve. PDF. Classification of the event. Grand Prix de Denain. Grand Prix de Denain Organisation. 13 April 2017. 16 April 2017.
  2. Web site: 2017 Grand Prix de Denain . ProCyclingStats . 13 April 2017.
  3. News: Demare sprints to GP de Denain victory. Cyclingnews.com. Immediate Media Company. 13 April 2017. 16 April 2017.
  4. Web site: Liste des engagés. PDF. List of entries. Grand Prix de Denain. Grand Prix de Denain Organisation. 13 April 2017. 16 April 2017.