The Guyana Cycling Tour: an awaited competition

The Tour de Guyane features varied and often demanding stages through Guyana's rainforest, mountains and coastline. The race generally comprises several stages over a period of around ten days. Distances and profiles vary to test cyclists' stamina and skills.

The whole country is affected by this race, whether it's voluntary or not. Europcar Martinique offers to accompany you during this race, whatever your needs. We offer a full range of rental cars, from passenger cars to commercial vehicles.

THE STAGES OF THE TOUR CYCLISTE DE GUYANE

The 32nd edition of the Tour Cycliste de Guyane will take place from August 19, 2023 to August 27, 2023.

Here is the route unveiled by the Comité Régional de Guyane:

• Stage 1: Saturday August 19 - Cayenne > Remire-Montjoly

• Stage 2 A: Sunday August 20 - Stoupan > Matoury

• Stage 2 B: Sunday August 20 - Remire-Montjoly > Matoury

• Stage 3: Monday, August 21 - Cayenne > Sinnamary

• Stage 4: Tuesday, August 22 - Sinnamary > Saint-Laurent

• Stage 5: Wednesday, August 23 - Javouhey > Mana

• Stage 6: Thursday, August 24 - Saint-Laurent > Iracoubo

• Stage 7: Friday, August 25 - Iracoubo > Kourou

• Stage 8 A: Saturday, August 26 - Kourou > Kourou

• Stage 8 B: Saturday, August 26 - Kourou > Macouria

• Stage 9: Sunday, August 27 - Macouria > Cayenne

Origins of the Tour Cycliste de Guyane

Although it took shape in the 1950s, it was during the 1978 Tour that it became a stage race open to the international market, offering the opportunity to discover the region. Previously known as "Le Tour du Littoral" or, more rarely, "La Grande Boucle Guyanaise", this is a stage race in cycling. It gained in importance and popularity over the years, while lengthening its duration. Participation has grown from a predominantly Guyanese peloton in the first editions to an edition featuring more than 10 different nationalities.

Teams taking part in 2023

For this 32nd edition, the following teams will be on the roads: Great Britain, Netherlands, Germany, Team Atria effectif global, ASPTT Nancy, la Roche Vendée cycliste, Team Born'heures and Martinique. Guadeloupe has also been invited, but has yet to make a decision.

Our local clubs include: espoir cycliste guyanais, vélo club guyanais, USL Montjoly orange, sprint club de Macouria la croix du sud, vélo club de Sinnamary and Kououret du Maroni.

Last Championship results (2022)

In first place on the podium was OREEL Lars from the Netherlands, followed by SEUWIN Paul from the Olympique Cycliste de Val d'Oise team. Finally, in third place, VILA Emiliano from the ASPTT Nancy team.

The Tour de Guyane is a cycling stage race held in French Guiana. It offers riders a demanding sporting challenge and an opportunity to discover the natural beauty and culture of this overseas region. You can discover all this in your rental car from Europcar Guyane.