The Chrono Champenois is a
Europe
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an
individual time trial
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bicycle race
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held around
Bétheny
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Population
Personalities
* Marie Drouet (1885-1963) died there See also
*Communes of the Marne department
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in
France
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, in the
Champagne
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region. The race has been organised as a
1.2 event since 1989 for women's and since 1998 there is also a men's race which is part of the
UCI Europe Tour
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. The women's race is fully called: Chrono Champenois - Trophée Européen. The 2017 event was cancelled late in the season, with the organiser planning to hold the race again in 2018.
Winners
Men's (Chrono Champenois)
Women's (Chrono Champenois - Trophée Européen)
References
External links
*{{Official website, http://www.chrono-champenois.com/
Chrono Champenois – Trophée Européen
UCI Europe Tour races
Cycle races in France
Recurring sporting events established in 1989
1989 establishments in France
Women's road bicycle races