Petit Tour de France

The Petit Tour de France Cycliste de Morlaix is a children’s bike ride in Morlaix, Brittany, hosting around 1,200 riders from early childhood to age 11. The event takes place on a Monday morning, beginning at Place des Otages in the town center. Children assemble by team before the first group departs. It is structured like a miniature Tour de France: each child receives a colored sponsor jersey, a cap, and a race bib. Teams are directed by adult sports directors instead of competing independently. Helmets are mandatory, bikes must be in good working order, and Morlaix hospital emergency staff ensure medical support. The route spans approximately 7 kilometers along the river, utilizing streets like Quai Treguier, Cours Beaumont, and Route du Bas de la Riviere. The mayor of Morlaix signals the start for the first team. Volunteers, the town, sponsors, and local press assist in managing the large-scale operation involving numbered teams, support vehicles, published team rosters, and refreshments. The event maintains a strong local tradition with prize drawings for items such as bikes, cups, and games, awarded by bib number. The Trophee Fanch Bozec recognizes the founder of the Petit Tour de France Cycliste de Morlaix.