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Bretagne Classic 2023

Hilly late-season Classic around Brittany, France often rewards the puncheurs of the peloton

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Bretagne Classic

• Dates 3 Sept
• Race Length 254 kms
• Start Plouay
• Finish Plouay
• Race Category Elite Men

Updated: September 1, 2023

Bretagne Classic 2023 overview

Taking place on September 3, this year’s Bretagne Classic Ouest-France will be the 87th edition of the one-day race in northwest France. First raced in 1931 - and only interrupted by the First World War - the Bretagne Classic is a very long-standing feature of the men’s calendar.

The race, which takes place on the rolling roads of Brittany to the west of Plouay, is something of a sprinter’s Classic. Though it features quite a lot of climbing on constantly up and down roads, none of them are particularly long and the strong sprinters can usually hold on for a bunch finish in Plouay. That said, long-range attacks can succeed too. It’s a long and challenging day out, normally coming in at around 250km in length, and can be made even harder by the unpredictable weather in northern France.

With names like Sean Kelly, Vincenzo Nibali and most recently Wout van Aert on its list of winners, this is a big late-season goal for the one-day racers of the peloton.

Bretagne Classic 2023 key information

Date: September 3, 2023

Country: France

Category: 1.UWT (WorldTour)

Editions: 86

First winner: François Favé

Most recent winner: Wout van Aert

Bretagne Classic 2023 route

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Bretagne Classic 2023 route map

Starting and finishing in the town of Plouay, the modern Bretagne Classic route usually heads out on a 250km loop, taking in the roads and hills of southwestern Brittany. The far point of the loop is just past the port town of Vannes, at which point the peloton will turn back northwest and eventually re-enter Plouay from the north.

There are 12 categorised climbs on the route, the first coming straight out of the neutralised zone at km 2.5, and the rest in the last 130km, getting closer together as the peloton approaches the finish. None of the climbs are longer than 1,500m, but some of them are fairly sharp, with 7-9% average gradients. The final ramp comes just a few kilometres from the finish line, offering a launchpad for any late attacks and a big challenge for the sprint teams to stay organised.

Bretagne Classic 2023 contenders

This race is one that suits a broad range of riders: both the sprinters who can climb, and the climbers who can sprint. It’s rare to see a truly pure sprinter win in Plouay, this is certainly more the domain of one-day specialists and sprinters with a little bit of extra kick.

Defending champion Wout van Aert (Jumbo-Visma) is a rider who is built almost perfectly in this mould, but the Belgian won't be in Brittany this weekend, instead heading to the Tour of Britain to start off his late-season programme.

There’s never been an African winner of the Bretagne Classic - in fact, there have only ever been four non-European winners in its 90-year history - but Biniam Girmay (Intermarché-Circus-Wanty) could change that. The 2022 Gent-Wevelgem is a sprinter who is particularly strong after a long, hard day and that’s exactly the kind of race the Bretagne Classic is. He finished sixth the last time he raced here

There are a number of sprinters who could go well here: Christophe Laporte (Jumbo-Visma), Jasper Philipsen (Alpecin-Deceuninck), Tim Merlier (Soudal-Quick Step), Dylan Groenewegen (Jayco AlUla) and Giacomo Nizzolo (Israel-Premier Tech) to name but a few. The extremely on-form Mads Pedersen (Lidl-Trek) is also a big favourite - how long can he keep his winning streak going? For any sprinter who isn’t at the Vuelta, this race will be the big goal.

Bretagne Classic 2023 teams

All 18 WorldTour teams will take part in this year's Bretagne Classic, plus six ProTeams.

• Jumbo-Visma
• AG2R Citroën
• Alpecin-Deceuninck
• Astana Qazaqstan
• Bahrain-Victorious
• Bora-Hansgrohe
• EF Education-EasyPost
• Groupama-FDJ
• Ineos Grenadiers
• Intermarché-Circus-Wanty
• Soudal Quick-Step
• Arkéa Samsic
• Jayco AlUla
• dsm-firmenich
• UAE Team Emirates
• Lotto Dstny
• Israel-Premier Tech
• Green Project-Bardiani CSF-Faizanè
• Tudor Pro Cycling
• TotalEnergies

What happened in the Bretagne Classic 2022?

Last year's Bretagne Classic finished in a reduced bunch sprint, with Wout van Aert outsprinting Axel Laurance (B&B Hotels KTM) and Alexander Kamp (Trek-Segafredo) to take the victory.

Bretagne Classic history

The first edition of the Bretagne Classic, then called the Circuit de Plouay, was raced in 1931. Brittany is one of the heartlands of cycling in France, and the race attracted a strong field from the start. Fittingly, it was a Breton rider François Favé who won the first edition. Not surprisingly, the race’s list of winners was dominated by French names until the 2000s, but the first non-French winner came in 1954 in the form of Italian Ugo Anzile - though it would be another 26 years until another non-French rider won.

The race has always been held in late August or September, which has often made it a good pre-Worlds warm-up race. The difficulty of the race makes it a prestigious race to win, and its list of victors shows the calibre needed to succeed here. It’s among the long list of races that Sean Kelly has won, and big names like Frank Vandenbroucke, Vincenzo Nibali and Thomas Voeckler all won here in the 1990s and 2000s. In more recent years, big names in sprinting have added the Bretagne Classic to their tally: Michael Matthews, Elia Viviani, Edvald Boasson Hagen.

Ten riders have won this race twice, but so far, no one has been victorious on three occasions. Of the riders with two wins under their belt, only one is a current rider: AG2R Citroën’s Oliver Naesen. The Belgian could stand to make history and take the record number of wins at this year’s race.

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Valentin Madouas wins Bretagne Classic-Ouest France

French champion beats Burgaudeau, Grosschartner and Kung in four-rider sprint

Valentin Madouas (Groupama-FDJ) came out on top in a four-rider sprint to claim the Bretagne Classic-Ouest France, his first WorldTour Classic win of his career, after finishing second at Strade Bianche and fifth at Liège-Bastogne-Liège this year. 

The French champion deliberately dropped behind the other riders in the select front group before launching his sprint with 200 meters to go. Not able to get on his wheel, Mathieu Burgaudeau (TotalEnergies) and Felix Großschartner (UAE Team Emirates) pushed hard but had to settle for second and third respectively. 

Madouas’ teammate Stefan Küng, who spent 80 kilometres in the front, and 20 of those solo, before being joined by an elite group of chasers, took fourth.

The quartet broke away from a reduced peloton of about 20 riders in the traditional finishing circuit in Plouay. 

“I don’t know what to say. I’m really moved. Winning at Plouay, with this jersey, is really extraordinary, it was a dream to win here in my career, in addition with the French champion's jersey. What more could you ask for?”, said an emotional Madouas at the finish. He is the first Breton rider to win on home soil since 1992.

“I had good feelings but not extraordinary either,” he added. “I knew the sprint by heart, I told myself that I had to come from behind, I played with them a bit and Stefan buried them well in front.”

How it unfolded

Centered around Plouay, the 258.3km course delivered a loop of tough, selective racing in Brittany with 4,235 metres of elevation before the finish line. The early kilometres were marked by the two-rider breakaway of Aaron Van der Beken (Bingoal WB) and Alessandro Tonelli (Green Project-Bardiani CSF-Faizanè) while Alpecin controlled the front of the peloton. 

The duo was reeled back in under 95 kilometres to go, just as the hills came hard and fast, starting with Ty Coz with its maximum ramp of 12%.

Taking advantage of the 800-metre gravel section Mick van Dijke (Jumbo-Visma) and Stefan Küng (Groupama-FDJ) pulled away with 80km to go. The pair worked together to establish a gap hovering around the one-minute mark while  Lilian Calmejane (Intermarché-Circus-Wanty) and Gianni Moscon (Astana Qazaqstan) gave chase temporarily.

In the peloton, Soudal-Quick Step did the majority of the pacemaking with assistance from UAE Emirates and INEOS Grenadiers. 

With 32 kilometres to go, Küng continued solo with a minute lead to the field as Van Dijke faded. Attacks started to come one after another in the peloton, starting with Jonas Rutsch (EF Education-EasyPost) who tried a few times to get away but was reeled back in.

The attacks and the leg-sapping climbs took their toll, reducing the peloton to around 25 riders. Riders going off the back included Mathieu van der Poel (Alpecin-Deceuninck) and Christophe Laporte (Jumbo-Visma)

Küng had a gap of 35 seconds as he climbed Marta (900m at  9%) with ramps of 13%., while Tiesj Benoot (Junbo-Visma) did a lot of work shutting down attacks in the field.

Benoît Cosnefroy launched a decisive move with 20km to go. He was soon joined by Felix Großschartner  (UAE Team Emirates), Marc Hirschi (UAE Team Emirates), Jai Hindley (BORA-hansgrohe), Alex Aranburu (Movistar), Valentin Madouas (Groupama-FDJ), Mathieu Burgaudeau (TotalEnergies) and they connected with Küng. 

A group of chasers, including Benoot, Jasper De Buyst (Lotto Dstny), Frederik Wandahl (BORA-hansgrohe) swelled the number to 20 riders as they entered the short 11.7km finishing circuit. 

Küng, Madouas, Burgaudeau, Großschartner and Wandahl managed to break away but the Côte du Lézot (1km at 6%) followed by the short and steep Kerscoulic (225m at 8.9%) were too much for Wandahl, leaving the four riders at the front to battle for victory.

Crossing the line 17 seconds later, De Buyst took fifth from the chase group ahead of Hirschi and Benoot.

World champion Mathieu van der Poel (Alpecin-Deceuninck) crossed the finish line over eight minutes later.

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Bretagne Classic - Road race Men

LIVE: Plouay - Plouay

Bretagne Classic - September 3rd, 2023

Follow the Bretagne Classic Plouay - Plouay stage live with Eurosport. Plouay - Plouay starts at 8:38 AM on September 3rd, 2023.

Catch the latest cycling news and find Bretagne Classic results , standings and routes. After Plouay - Plouay is done, be sure to check out the full schedule of stages and get live updates for the next stage. You can also find a list of previous winners .

Follow Rui Costa, Mathieu van der Poel, Mark Cavendish and other key riders to see who is dominating this season. See the hottest cycling teams in action - Bora-Hansgrohe, Ineos Grenadiers and Cofidis to name a few.

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Bretagne Classic Ouest-France 2023 : parcours et favoris

Epreuve du calendrier WorldTour, la Bretagne Classic Ouest-France vivra sa 92e édition le dimanche 3 septembre 2023. L'occasion de voir les puncheurs briller sur les routes bretonnes et un parcours aussi bien musclé qu'exigeant ! Il faudra être costaud pour passer les multiples côtes et succéder à Van Aert, vainqueur de l'édition 2022.

Les coureurs ont rendez-vous avec une épreuve phare du calendrier français. Le dimanche 3 septembre prochain, la reine des classiques bretonnes fêtera sa 92e édition !

Histoire de la course

La Bretagne Classic, appelé Bretagne Classic Ouest-France pour des raisons de sponsoring avec le journal Ouest-France, a été créée en 1931 sous le nom « Circuit international de Plouay », elle devient progressivement le « Grand Prix de Plouay » (GP Plouay) et ne prend finalement son nom actuel qu'en 2016. L'épreuve accède à l'élite mondiale du cyclisme en 2005 en obtenant le label Pro Tour, étant inscrite sans discontinuité au calendrier UCI World Tour depuis cette date.

Le parcours a beaucoup évolué au cours des années, les organisateurs ayant décidé d'allonger le circuit et d'ajouter quelques côtes dans le but de rendre le parcours plus sélectif. Le format évolue véritablement à partir de 2016 quand l'UCI incita à montrer davantage le patrimoine breton dans les retransmissions télévisées : la course évolue alors d'un circuit à une véritable course en ligne à travers la Bretagne -

La France domine largement le palmarès avec 62 victoires , loin devant l'Italie et la Belgique (6 victoires chacune). Il faut attendre 1954 pour voir le premier étranger gagner l'épreuve (l'Italien Ugo Anzile) et 2009 le premier non-européen à lever les bras (Simon Gerrans).

La course récompense des coureurs costauds et le palmarès de ces vingt dernières années l'illustre complètement. De Nibali (2006) à Van Aert (2022) en passant par Chavanel (2014), Matthews (2020) ou Boasson Hagen (2012), les grands noms du peloton se sont imposés avec autorité en Bretagne.

10 coureurs détiennent le record du nombre de victoires, porté à deux ! Le dernier en date étant le Belge Oliver Naesen.

A noter que le tout récent Champion du Monde Espoirs, Axel Laurance, y avait fini 2ème en 2022.

Parcours de la Bretagne Classic

La formule en ligne, la Bretagne Classic - Ouest-France, sera reprise pour la 8e fois avec un parcours de 258,300 km. Avec 4.235 m de dénivelé, le parcours passant par 32 communes promet de propulser en tête les hommes les plus forts du moment. Le peloton terminera sa course sur le circuit final de Plouay long de 11,7km avec la bosse de Rostervel qui devrait se révéler décisive à 9 km de l'arrivée. La mythique bosse du Lezot sera le dernier obstacle à franchir à 4 km du but.

Circuit final

Favoris de la Bretagne Classic 2023 :

La Bretagne Classic offre souvent un sprint d'une trentaine de coureurs mais cette année, la présence de Van der Poel ou encore Pogacar pourrait clairement changer la donne. Des offensives de loin, une course débridée et un champion du monde qui s'impose après 250km ? Ça serait idéal pour la renommée de la course, qui mérite vraiment d'être regardé. C'est en tous cas le scénario qu'on image même si un sprint n'est pas à exclure.

+++ Van der Poel, Laporte, Matthews

++ Phillipsen, Healy, De Lie, Bettiol, Cosnefroy, Madouas, Hirschi, Hayter

+ Alaphilippe, Burgaudeau, Girmay, Alaphilippe, Kamp, Van Gils, Nys, Aranburu, Barguil, Strong, Teuns

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PREVIEW | Bretagne Classic 2023 - Mathieu van der Poel main favourite on rainbow jersey debut

Preview . The Bretagne Classic is perhaps the first big classic when it comes to the finale of the season. Taking place on the 3rd of September, the Breton race is a gathering of plenty world-class sprinters, classics riders and climbers.

There will be 259 kilometers on the menu which will make for a very complicated race towards the end – where this year, the action will be densely packed. There have been years where the race has finished in a reduced bunch sprint, but the route this time around is very favourable to the classics specialists and aggressive racing. There are 3600 meters of climbing to tackle, with plenty narrow roads, short and sharp ascents which will see some tense moments and likely some early attacks.

Final startlist Bretagne Classic with van der Poel, Philipsen, Healy, Sagan, De Lie, Laporte, Alaphilippe, Matthews and Girmay

This year however most of the race’s difficulties are packed into the last 30 kilometers. These will be highly difficult, with several small hilltops, fast sections and narrow roads to tackle. Marta (900 meters; 8.3%; 27.5Km to go) will be the hardest and the first of the ascents, which should see a furious battle for positioning, and many attacks over the top. On such terrain it is very hard to chase, so whoever gets a gap ahead won’t be easy to bring back.

There will be a small plateau and descent before Longeo (1.5Km; 5.7%; 19Km to go) which sees gradients up to 15% and is the longest of the ascents, where those who won’t enjoy the climbs are likely to struggle. A small plateau will follow and then there’ll be a sharp ramp at Le Leuzot (800 meters, 5%) which ends with 12 kilometers to go, it is another opportunity for attacks to be launched.

Profile & Route Bretagne Classic 2023

The race won’t end there however as quickly the riders will face Rostervel (1.2Km; 4.6%; 9Km to go), a straightforward climb out of Plouay, but then the riders descent back into the into town and climb out via Le Lezot (900 meters; 4.6%; 4.5Km to go) and Kersoulic (400 meters; 5.5%; 3.5Km to go) for a final time, before the fast run-in to the line where the sprint will feature some smooth gradients.

The Weather

Meaningful western breeze. The race however towards it's finale features plenty direction changes, climbs with different wind directions, so I can't say that it'll make a big difference.

Soudal Quick-Step presents strong lineup for Bretagne Classic lead by Julian Alaphilippe

The Favourites

Alpecin-Deceuninck - A team in form. What they've been doing this year is stupendous and a classic like this with some hills but also a possible sprint outcome is ideal for them. Their classics weapons are here, Soren Kragh Andersen presents opportunities to play tactically from very early on, but the danger is in Mathieu van der Poel - who has taken rest after the World Championships, but will be motivated to debut his new equipment - and Jasper Philipsen who's proven himself a very capable classics rider this season and virtually unbeatable in the sprints.

Jumbo - Visma - Christophe Laporte is a very strong rider and this type of race will suit him very well. He'll be Jumbo's main card in search of success, whilst the team also has Tiesj Benoot who will be a worthy outsider and usually a rider who performs very consistently in the hilly classics.

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UAE Team Emirates - No options for the sprint however plenty riders to attack, as was the case in the BEMER Cyclassics. Brandon McNulty, Marc Hirschi, Felix Grossschartner and Alessandro Covi are all quality riders for the hilly races, whilst Rafal Majka himself does have the legs to also be an outsider. UAE have the potential to blow up the race and try to infiltrate riders in possible winning moves.

Soudal - Quick-Step - The team will come down mostly to Julian Alaphilippe and Mauro Schmid . Perhaps the Swissman the main card looking at his performance in the World Championships, Alaphilippe has been struggling with endurance quite a lot, at his best definitely a victory contender, however it'll be difficult to do it here.

Lotto Dstny - Lotto have Arnaud De Lie who is in great form, with good performances at the BEMER Cyclassics and Renewi Tour. He's got the climbing legs, however this is is a race that's grown harder over the years and will be a difficult taks. Nevertheless he may profit from the team's numbers, with Victor Campenaerts and Jasper de Buyst - the latter mainly - also showing good form and being well suited to a race like this.

INEOS Grenadiers - INEOS have Elia Viviani a former winner of the race who has shown his only positive performance of the season recently as he was third in BEMER, a good sign. Ethan Hayter ideally a good card for this race but his form is in doubt. The team's options most likely depend on attacks in the climbs with Pavel Sivakov and Michal Kwiatkowski .

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The race is less likely to, but can still end in a sprint. Alex Aranburu is a puncheur who can in any scenario be close to the front, however in case of a conservative race or one that ends up finishing in a sprint, other figures can be present such as Jonathan Milan, Michael Matthews, Peter Sagan, Jake Stewart or Intermarché-Circus-Wanty with the duo of Biniam Girmay and Madis Mihkels .

In the field of the classics riders we'll find plenty other cards. When it comes to climbers and figures who will perhaps hope for a tough race from the start - so as to be less explosive towards the end - we can think of Guillaume Martin and Ion Izagirre of Cofidis, Alexey Lutsenko , Andreas Leknessund and BORA - hansgrohe leader Jai Hindley .

When it comes to the pure puncheurs, who are likely to be figuring amongst the best, we have EF duo of Ben Healy and Alberto Bettiol who can be extremely dangerous, Frenchmen Benoît Cosnefroy, Mathieu Burgaudeau, Warren Barguil and national champion Valentin Madouas , and lastly Jasper Stuyven and Stefan Küng who can deal a blow here if they find his best form and anticipates the rest.

Mathieu van der Poel's full schedule for remainder of 2023 season - Bretagne Classic and several classics until Paris-Tours

Prediction Bretagne Classic 2023:

*** Mathieu van der Poel ** Jasper Philipsen, Christophe Laporte, Michael Matthews * Marc Hirschi, Felix Grossschartner, Brandon McNulty, Julian Alaphilippe, Mauro Schmid, Arnaud De Lie, Michal Kwiatkowski, Alex Aranburu, Valentin Madouas, Warren Barguil, Alberto Bettiol

Pick : Mathieu van der Poel

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Le classement complet de la Bretagne Classic 2023

Retrouvez le classement complet de la Bretagne Classic 2023 remportée par le champion de France Valentin Madouas (Groupama-FDJ) ce dimanche à Plouay.

CLASSEMENT. Valentin Madouas (Groupama-FDJ) a gagné la Bretagne Classic 2023 à Plouay . Le champion de France de l’équipe Groupama-FDJ a imposé sa pointe de vitesse dans un petit groupe. Après avoir pu compter sur le travail de son coéquipier Stefan Kung , Madouas a devancé Mathieu Burgaudeau (TotalEnergies) et Felix Grossschartner (UAE Team Emirates) après 258,3 kilomètres de course.

Classement – Bretagne Classic 2023

• MADOUAS Valentin ( GROUPAMA – FDJ ) les 258,3 km en 06:15:22
• BURGAUDEAU Mathieu ( TOTALENERGIES ) m.t.
• GROßSCHARTNER Felix ( UAE TEAM EMIRATES ) m.t.
• KÜNG Stefan ( GROUPAMA – FDJ ) + 00:01
• DE BUYST Jasper ( LOTTO DSTNY ) + 00:17
• HIRSCHI Marc ( UAE TEAM EMIRATES ) m.t.
• BENOOT Tiesj ( JUMBO-VISMA ) m.t.
• WANDAHL Frederik ( BORA – HANSGROHE ) m.t.
• VIVIANI Elia ( INEOS GRENADIERS ) + 00:35
• DUJARDIN Sandy ( TOTALENERGIES ) m.t.

#BretagneClassic | Gagner Plouay pour un Breton avec le maillot de champion de France sur le dos, elle est magnifique cette victoire de Valentin Madouas 🤩 . ▶️ Suivez la course en direct : https://t.co/ccp4KTnS4N pic.twitter.com/B8uQMXkWMg window._taboola = window._taboola || []; _taboola.push({mode:'thumbnails-mid', container:'taboola-mid-article-thumbnails', placement:'Mid Article Thumbnails', target_type: 'mix'}); — francetvsport (@francetvsport) September 3, 2023

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Bretagne Classic Ouest–France Live Stream 2023: How to Watch UCI World Tour Cycling Online Free from Anywhere

Cycling fans are on the edge of their seats as the Bretagne Classic prepares to unfold! The Ouest–France event will take place on September 3, 2023. You can stream the race on Eurosport Player via Discovery+ and on GCN+ in the UK. Those in the US, Canada, and Australia can watch Bretagne Classic Ouest–France 2023 online on GCN+ .

The services of the GCN+ platform are exclusive to certain regions, which means the content is available specifically in the UK, the US, Canada, Australia, and some other nations. Therefore, anyone seeking to stream Bretagne Classic from a different part of the world will fail unless they figure out a perfect workaround . That's what we'll discuss here in this article: a way to bypass geo-restrictions.

By connecting to a VPN , you can secure your 2023 Bretagne Classic live stream from anywhere. Using it, you can get a virtual IP address in the US/UK/Canada/Australia, disguise your real location, and eventually eliminate geo-restrictions.

Keep reading; the upcoming guide will uncover the best ways to watch Bretagne Classic Ouest–France 2023 online. It has all the information, including the schedule, the official broadcasters, and the line-up. You'll also learn why you need a VPN to stream Bretagne Classic 2023.

How to Watch Bretagne Classic Ouest–France 2023 Online With a VPN

To watch Bretagne Classic Ouest–France 2023 online on Eurosport Player via Discovery+ with the help of a VPN, launch the tool and connect to a reliable UK-based server. Follow the quick step-by-step guide:

• Subscribe to a VPN to unblock Discovery+ ( we recommend ExpressVPN ).
• Download and install the VPN on your preferred device(s).
• Launch the VPN app and connect to a UK server.
• Login to your Discovery+ account and start streaming Bretagne Classic Ouest–France.

Viewers across the US, Canada, and Australia can stream the event on GCN+ by purchasing the Race Pass. Read on to learn more about it.

Why Do You Need a VPN to Watch Bretagne Classic Ouest–France 2023?

You need a VPN to watch Bretagne Classic 2023 because Discovery+ has the rights to broadcast the race exclusively in the United Kingdom. 

If you live outside the UK or happen to travel abroad, it won't be possible to stream Bretagne Classic on Discovery+. Even trying to access the platform without a VPN connection will result in an error message saying, "Soon... But Not Quite Yet. Discovery+ is not available in this location. We can't wait to bring discovery+ to your part of the world!"

Connecting to a VPN, however, will mask your location and activate a UK-based IP address. As a result, you'll be able to bypass geo-restrictions and stream the Bretagne Classic Ouest–France from any corner of the world.

For accessing geo-blocked content, we recommend using ExpressVPN . This utility brings excellent features alongside vast compatibility. ExpressVPN is one of the top-rated VPNs supporting popular streaming services, including Peacock, 7 Plus, Eurosport, GCN+, and more.

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Where to Watch Bretagne Classic Ouest–France 2023

The Bretagne Classic Ouest–France 2023 is a road bicycle race that will be held on September 3, 2023 . Hosted by France, this integral part of the UCI World Tour will start in Saint-Brieuc and finish in Plouay.

The race will be broadcast live in the UK on Fn Eurosport Player via Discovery+ and on GCN+. For fans in the US, Canada, and Australia, GCN+ is the exclusive platform for streaming Bretagne Classic on the go.

Here is full information on where you can watch Bretagne Classic 2023 online:

How to Watch Bretagne Classic Ouest–France 2023 in the UK

Fans in the United Kingdom eager to watch Bretagne Classic Ouest–France 2023 can simply subscribe to Discovery+ 's Entertainment & Sports plan. By paying £6.99 per month , you can stream the race live on the Eurosport Player and enjoy various other benefits, including highlights, pre and post-presentations, etc.

Alternatively, grabbing the exclusive Race Pass from GCN+   will let you watch the event starting at 09:35 am BST . The membership costs £6.99 per month or £39.99 per year and offers access to all the premium content.

If you're flying away from the United Kingdom, get a reliable and safe VPN to watch Bretagne Classic Ouest–France 2023 from anywhere. For that, first, launch the VPN. After that, connect to a stable UK server. Finally, log in to your GCN+/Discovery+ account and stream the race.

How to Watch Bretagne Classic Ouest–France 2023 in the US, Canada, and Australia

GCN+ is the one-stop shop for Americans, Canadians, and Australians to watch the Bretagne Classic live stream. Buying the Race Pass, which costs US$8.99/ CA $11.99/AU $15.99, is enough to witness the top-class riders in action. The race starts at 4:35 am ET/6:35 pm AEST . Besides the event, a subscription to GCN+ offers additional perks and access to future cycling events. 

While traveling away from the home town, you can live stream Bretagne Classic Ouest–France by using a trustworthy VPN . Here is how you can set things up: just connect to a US/Canada/Australia-based server and unlock the event from wherever you are.

Can You Watch Bretagne Classic 2023 Online Free?

Yes , you can watch Bretagne Classic 2023 for free. New users of the Discovery+ platform in the UK can claim the 7-day free trial and enjoy access to premium content without paying a penny.

Bretagne Classic Ouest–France 2023 Preview

The Bretagne Classic Ouest–France is a challenging one-day cycling race in France covering a distance of 258.3 kilometers. Starting in Saint-Brieuc and ending in Plouay, the course is characterized by its hilly terrain, featuring climbs like the 1.9-kilometer Côte de Lezot with a 6.9% average gradient. 

The final part of the race remains hilly, including the Côte de Rostervel at 9 kilometers from the finish and the Côte de Lezot just 4 kilometers from the race's conclusion.

The race's favorites include Mathieu van der Poel, the defending champion known for his prowess in both climbing and sprinting. Wout van Aert, a rapid sprinter with climbing skills, is also a strong contender. Julian Alaphilippe, a former world champion celebrated for his attacking style, adds to the list of top contenders. Tadej Pogačar Primož Roglič and more boast an amazing lineup of 237 world-class cyclists.

Bretagne Classic Ouest–France 2023 Teams

• Jumbo-Visma
• Lotto Dstny
• Green Project-Bardiani CSF-Faizanè
• Intermarché-Circus-Wanty
• AG2R Citroën Team
• EF Education-EasyPost
• TotalEnergies
• Movistar Team
• Team Arkéa-Samsic
• Bahrain Victorious
• Groupama-FDJ
• Soudal Quick-Step
• Astana Qazaqstan Team
• UAE Team Emirates
• Team Jayco-AlUla
• Israel-Premier Tech
• BORA-hansgrohe
• Team dsm-firmenich
• INEOS Grenadiers
• Alpecin-Deceuninck
• Tudor Pro Cycling Team

Final Thoughts

Streaming Bretagne Classic Ouest–France online is simple for anyone in the UK, US, Canada, or Australia. All that's required is tuning in to the Eurosport Player or GCN+. However, if you're traveling abroad, it is mandatory to use a VPN so that it eliminates geo-restrictions and lets you watch the event.

In conclusion, we highly recommend ExpressVPN for watching the Bretagne Classic Ouest–France 2023. The tool works great with both broadcasting platforms, Discovery+ and GCN+. Moreover, ExpressVPN lets users connect to virtual servers from 90+ countries. Take advantage of the risk-free money-back guarantee offer and try ExpressVPN for 30 days.

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Bretagne Classic 2023 (Plouay – Plouay 259km) LIVE STREAM : Sunday, 03 September, starts at 11:45am Central Europe, 05:45am U.S. Eastern

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