Road Cycling

The Bisontine Arrow

Road Cycling covering 90 km to 130 km in Besançon (Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, France)

LocationBesançon, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, FranceShow on map(47.2405° N, 6.0081° E)
Date & StatusDate to be announcedDate TBA
Elevation gainUp to +1,430 m

The Bisontine Arrow is an endurance sporting event in Besançon, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, FR focused on Road Cycling. Key features include City Run, Nature & Off-Road, Multi-Day.

The race program comprises 2 competitions, including Road Cycling 130 km (130 km, +1,430 m D+), and Road Cycling 90 km (90 km, +990 m D+). 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 (laflechebisontine.fr).

Official website
The Bisontine Arrow in Besançon (Work: "Japan Cup Cycle Road Race 2024 PA200069", Photo: Fukumoto, License: CC BY-SA 4.0, Source: Wikimedia Commons)
"Japan Cup Cycle Road Race 2024 PA200069" · Photo: Fukumoto · Wikimedia CommonsCC BY-SA 4.0
Cropped to 16:9 (960 × 540 px), WebP · Shared under the same license

Event characteristics

City RunNature & Off-RoadMulti-Day

Races & distances (2)

CompetitionDisciplineDistanceElevation gainAltitude rangeCourse typeCourse & profile
Road Cycling 130 kmRoad Cycling130 km+1,430 m239 m - 840 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Road Cycling 90 kmRoad Cycling90 km+990 m242 m - 658 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Course & Elevation Telemetry

Course route & map

Distance
130 km
Elevation gain
+1,430 m D+
Elevation loss
-1,430 m D-
Altitude range
239 m - 840 m
Gradient (Avg / Max)
2.2 % / 4 %
Course format
Loop course
130 km+1,430 m D+
Start (S)Finish (F)
N20406080100120FS47.2405° N, 6.0081° E

Elevation profile & course telemetry

Altitude from 239 m to 840 m above sea level (+1,430 m D+, -1,430 m D-)

Peak: 840 m·at 58 km·Ø 2.2 %
239 m439 m640 m840 m0 km26 km52 km78 km104 km130 km840 m
Event Information & Answers

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

When and where does The Bisontine Arrow take place?

The Bisontine Arrow takes place in Besançon, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, FR (start area at coordinates 47.2405° N, 6.0081° 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 The Bisontine Arrow?

The race program comprises 2 competitions, including Road Cycling 130 km (130 km, +1,430 m D+), and Road Cycling 90 km (90 km, +990 m D+). The competitions belong to Road Cycling.

What is the course layout and elevation profile for The Bisontine Arrow?

The main competition (Road Cycling 130 km over 130 km) is designed as a loop course featuring +1,430 m of elevation gain and -1,430 m of elevation loss, ranging between 239 m and 840 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 The Bisontine Arrow?

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