Julien Antomarchi and Aurore Pauchet took top honours at the 31st Les Bosses de Provence on Sunday 27 September 2026. Southern France’s season-closing cyclosportive is organised by Vélo Club La Pomme Marseille, with the event starting and finishing at the Luminy Campus of Aix-Marseille University.
On the 150km course, which features 2,421 metres of climbing and finishes with the Côte des Bastides and the Gineste, Antomarchi won solo in 03:55:12. Lucas Faissole-Durand was second, 3 minutes 4 seconds behind, while Arthur Liardet was third, 3 minutes 5 seconds back. Antomarchi, 42, is a Marseille native and former professional who came through the organising club, making his victory on home roads a particularly fitting result.
Aurore Pauchet, 31, dominated the women’s race, crossing the finish line in 04:17:07 to claim victory and finish 29th overall from a field of 473. Genevieve Desjardins was second in 04:49:22, with Anaelle Chanteau third in 04:58:34. Pauchet’s victory continues a strong season for the 31-year-old, which includes winning L’Aindinoise – Grand Colombier in May and placing third at GFNY Grand Ballon.
The 93km race was far tighter. From a six-rider lead group battling for victory, Antoine Vidal sprinted across the line first in 02:27:10. Seventeen-year-old Enzo Crestian was credited with second, with Matthieu Sanches third.
Marion Bessone was the first woman in the 93km race in 02:31:59, finishing 46th overall from a field of more than 1,000. Chloé Magnani was second in 02:43:46, with Flore Caupain third in 02:44:35.
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