GP de Fourmies / La Voix du Nord 2026: preview and favourites

GP de Fourmies / La Voix du Nord 2026: top cycling in French territory On Sunday 13 September 2026, the GP de Fourmies / La Voix du Nord takes centre stage. The race, part of the ProSeries calendar, is held in France and represents a key appointment for resilient sprinters and finisseurs. The protagonists expected at the start The verified entry list includes 130 riders representing top-tier teams. Among the standout names are Paul Magnier (Soudal Quick-Step), Søren Wærenskjold (Uno-X Mobility), Matteo Moschetti (Pinarello Q36.5 Pro Cycling Team), Ethan Vernon (NSN Cycling Team), Cees Bol (Decathlon CMA CGM Team), Sam Bennett (Pinarello Q36.5 Pro Cycling Team) and Gerben Thijssen (Alpecin - Premier Tech). The teams present also field quality riders: Soudal Quick-Step can count on Yves Lampaert, Dries Van Gestel and Laurenz Rex; Uno-X Mobility on Jonas Abrahamsen, Erlend Blikra and Erik Nordsæter Resell; Alpecin - Premier Tech on Florian Sénéchal and Jonas Rickaert. 2026 results of the protagonists The verified database highlights the seasonal performances of some of the most anticipated entrants. Paul Magnier secured a notable placing at the Lidl Deutschland Tour (stage 4) and the Tour de Pologne (stages 1 and 2), as well as a victory at the ADAC Cyclassics. Magnier won the ADAC Cyclassics, one of the most prestigious classics on the German calendar — source: rider results database Søren Wærenskjold shone at the Tour de France 2026 with a notable placing on stage 11 and a second place on stage 7; he also finished eighth at the ADAC Cyclassics and took placings at the Renewi Tour (stages 2 and 3). Matteo Moschetti won the Veenendaal - Veenendaal and placed second at the Route d'Occitanie - CIC (stage 2), third at the Lotto Famenne Ardenne Classic and eighth at the Tour de Pologne (stage 1). Ethan Vernon rode a highly present Giro d'Italia 2026: third on stage 1, fourth on stage 12 and eighth on stage 15; at the Arctic Race of Norway he was second on stage 2 and fifth on stage 1. Cees Bol won a stage of the Lloyds Tour of Britain Men (stage 4) and took two third places at Paris-Nice (stage 7). Sam Bennett collected placings at the Renewi Tour (stages 1, 2 and 4) and the Région Pays de la Loire Tour (stages 2 and 3). Also worth noting is Erlend Blikra, who won a stage of the Arctic Race of Norway (stage 2) and took placings at the Giro d'Italia 2026 (stage 3) and the Région Pays de la Loire Tour (stages 2 and 3). Jason Tesson won a stage at the TPC en Nouvelle-Aquitaine (stage 2) and was second at the Arctic Race of Norway (stage 1). Lionel Taminiaux won a stage of the ZLM Tour (stage 4). Favourites for victory Based on the available data, Paul Magnier stands out as the reference name: his victory at the ADAC Cyclassics and his placings in stage races testify to top-level form, ideal for a fast but demanding finale like Fourmies. Søren Wærenskjold is the most accredited alternative: the power shown at the Tour de France 2026 and his ability to hold on tough courses make him dangerous both in a reduced sprint and in case of a late attack. Matteo Moschetti is a pure sprinter with a solid 2026: his success at Veenendaal and podiums in French races make him a contender for a leading role. Ethan Vernon, versatile and fast, and Cees Bol, who has proven he can win in reduced sprints, should not be overlooked. Among the outsiders, Erlend Blikra and Jason Tesson could break into the top positions. Note: this preview is based exclusively on the verified data available.