Cyclosportive The Laughing Cow

Road Cycling and Gravel Cycling covering 35 km to 156 km with up to 2,600 m D+ in Lons-le-Saunier (Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, France)

LocationLons-le-Saunier, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, FranceShow on map(46.6719° N, 5.5588° E)
Date & StatusDate to be announcedDate TBA
Elevation gainUp to +2,600 m

Cyclosportive The Laughing Cow is an endurance sporting event in Lons-le-Saunier, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, FR focused on Road Cycling and Gravel Biking. Key features include Nature & Off-Road, Forest, Mountain, High Altitude.

The race program comprises 7 competitions, including Road Cycling 156 km (156 km, +2,600 m D+), Road Cycling 114 km (114 km, +1,500 m D+), Gravel Bike 103 km (103 km, +1,550 m D+), Road Cycling 78 km (78 km, +1,000 m D+), Gravel Bike 58 km (58 km, +930 m D+), and Gravel Bike 35 km (35 km, +616 m D+) (7 competitions in total). The exact date for the next edition is currently open and will be announced by the organizer. Official race regulations, course details, and registration information are provided on the organizer's website (cyclosportive-lavachequirit.fr).

Cyclosportive The Laughing Cow in Lons-le-Saunier (Work: "Japan Cup Cycle Road Race 2024 PA200463", Photo: Fukumoto, License: CC BY-SA 4.0, Source: Wikimedia Commons)
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Races & distances (7)

CompetitionDisciplineDistanceElevation gainAltitude rangeCourse typeCourse & profile
Road Cycling 156 kmRoad Cycling156 km+2,600 m254 m - 1,346 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Road Cycling 114 kmRoad Cycling114 km+1,500 m257 m - 887 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Gravel Bike 103 kmGravel Biking103 km+1,550 m260 m - 911 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Road Cycling 78 kmRoad Cycling78 km+1,000 m263 m - 683 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Gravel Bike 58 kmGravel Biking58 km+930 m266 m - 657 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Gravel Bike 35 kmGravel Biking35 km+616 m254 m - 513 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Road Cycling 35 kmRoad Cycling35 km+400 m257 m - 425 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Course & Elevation Telemetry

Course route & map

Distance
156 km
Elevation gain
+2,600 m D+
Elevation loss
-2,600 m D-
Altitude range
254 m - 1,346 m
Gradient (Avg / Max)
3.3 % / 5.9 %
Course format
Loop course
156 km+2,600 m D+
Start (S)Finish (F)
N20406080100120140FS46.6719° N, 5.5588° E

Elevation profile & course telemetry

Altitude from 254 m to 1,346 m above sea level (+2,600 m D+, -2,600 m D-)

Peak: 1,346 m·at 86.2 km·Ø 3.3 %
254 m618 m982 m1,346 m0 km31.2 km62.4 km93.6 km124.8 km156 km1,346 m
Event Information & Answers

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

When and where does Cyclosportive The Laughing Cow take place?

Cyclosportive The Laughing Cow takes place in Lons-le-Saunier, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, FR (start area at coordinates 46.6719° N, 5.5588° E). The exact date for the next edition is currently open and will be announced by the organizer.

What races and distances are offered at Cyclosportive The Laughing Cow?

The race program comprises 7 competitions, including Road Cycling 156 km (156 km, +2,600 m D+), Road Cycling 114 km (114 km, +1,500 m D+), Gravel Bike 103 km (103 km, +1,550 m D+), Road Cycling 78 km (78 km, +1,000 m D+), Gravel Bike 58 km (58 km, +930 m D+), and Gravel Bike 35 km (35 km, +616 m D+) (7 competitions in total). The competitions belong to Road Cycling and Gravel Biking.

What is the course layout and elevation profile for Cyclosportive The Laughing Cow?

The main competition (Road Cycling 156 km over 156 km) is designed as a loop course featuring +2,600 m of elevation gain and -2,600 m of elevation loss, ranging between 254 m and 1,346 m above sea level. An interactive course map with route visualization, elevation profile, and GPX export is available in the course section on this page.

Where can I find registration and official race rules for Cyclosportive The Laughing Cow?

Official race regulations, course details, and registration information are provided on the organizer's website (cyclosportive-lavachequirit.fr).