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Can Paul Magnier continue his winning touch? - 2026 Circuit Franco-Belge startlist

The 2026 Circuit Franco-Belge is a 195.6-kilometre one-day race, part of the UCI ProSeries, held on Wednesday, June 10.

Paul Magnier 2026 Giro d'Italia stage 21
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There are set to be 27 teams on the start line, each fielding seven riders for a total of 189. The field includes nine WorldTour teams, 11 ProTeams and seven Continental teams.

Paul Magnier (Soudal Quick-Step) headlines the 2026 start list, arriving fresh from a standout Giro d’Italia in which he won multiple stages and claimed the maglia ciclamino. Defending champion Jonas Abrahamsen (Uno-X Mobility) returns to defend his title, while Alex Aranburu (Cofidis), Arnaud De Lie (Lotto-Intermarché) and Matthew Brennan (Visma | Lease a Bike) are also among the notable names.

Other riders to watch include Dylan Teuns (Cofidis), Sandy Dujardin (TotalEnergies) and Milan Lanhove (Flanders-Baloise).

2026 Circuit Franco Belge startlist

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