The Chrono Champenois is a

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held around Bétheny in

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, in the

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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

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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 Sport in Marne (department)