An inseparable part of the Tour de France - the post-Tour criteriums will be once again a part of the riders' calendar tis summer. Traditionally, the biggest festivities are held in Belgium, Netherlands and last, but not least - in France. As such, there will be a total of 14 criteriums on French soil in the month after Tour de France with many of the race's big names promised to participate.
The Association of French Professional Criterions (ACPF) informs about the plans for this summer, including one large novelty, in a press release: "We are also particularly excited to unveil a highly anticipated new feature: a Women's Cycling Critérium will be organized during the Critérium de Bretagne as well as the Critérium de Colmar with the presence of some of the best riders in the peloton."
"This will be a unique opportunity to celebrate the tremendous talent and competitive spirit of women cyclists, who are gaining visibility and recognition. In an era where women's cycling is in the spotlight, this event promises to be a brilliant showcase of the performances and aspirations of sportswomen. Come support our athletes and see up close the power and determination that drive women's cycling!"
The list of 2025 post-Tour de France criteriums:
1) Lisieux Criterion: July 29, 2025
1) Crito'Star: July 30, 2025
2) Dijon Criterion: July 31, 2025
3) The AIX Round: August 1, 2025
4) Grand Dôle COLRUYT International Cycling Criterion: August 2, 2025
5) 5th PMA Critérium Pro Round: August 3, 2025
6) Colmar Criterion: August 4, 2025
7) Saint Seurin sur l’Isle Criterion: August 5, 2025
8) Marcolès Criterion: August 6, 2025
9) Avermes Porte de l’Allier Criterion: August 7, 2025
10) Saint-Amand Montrond Rainbow Criterion: August 8, 2025
11) Dun le Palestel Criterion: August 9, 2025
12) Quillan Criterion: August 15, 2025
13) Critérium de Bretagne: August 24, 2025 - New: Women's Cycling Critérium
14) The Round of Sources: August 29, 2025
Ondrej ZhasilCycling Journalist
Ondřej Zhasil is a cycling journalist at CyclingUpToDate and has been part of the team since 2023. He is based in Ostrava, the third-largest city in the Czech Republic, and covers professional cycling across the main UCI competitions, including the Tour de France, the Giro d’Italia, and La Vuelta a España. A key focus of his work is startlist analysis and pre-race coverage, where he examines team selections, rider line-ups, and tactical scenarios ahead of major events.
Alongside WorldTour coverage, Ondřej has developed specific expertise in junior cycling and in racing across East Asia, including competitions in China and Japan. He also maintains a broad working knowledge of other disciplines and levels, including cyclocross, while continuing to expand his understanding of mountain bike racing.
Ondřej holds a bachelor’s degree in Mathematics and Physics, which supports his analytical, data-driven approach to performance and race analysis. In his reporting, he regularly uses ProCyclingStats for results, statistics, and historical context. He places strong emphasis on careful sourcing, editorial accuracy, and updating articles promptly when new, verified information becomes available.
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