{"id":2365,"date":"2025-06-28T06:46:27","date_gmt":"2025-06-28T06:46:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/annababikecity.com\/?page_id=2365"},"modified":"2025-06-28T06:47:35","modified_gmt":"2025-06-28T06:47:35","slug":"grand-prix-cycliste-international-of-annaba-1967","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/annababikecity.com\/?page_id=2365","title":{"rendered":"Grand Prix Cycliste International of Annaba (1967)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The Grand Prix d\u2019Annaba<\/em> was launched in 1967<\/strong>, becoming the first major international cycling event organized in independent Algeria. Riders from Europe and the Arab world competed across varied landscapes\u2014mountains, coastlines, and urban stretches\u2014making it a demanding and prestigious race.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Although international riders dominated early editions, Algerian cyclist Kaddour Mahieddine<\/strong> secured a historic win in 1972, followed by other local champions who marked Algeria\u2019s rise in competitive cycling.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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In March 1968, the Algerian city of Annaba<\/strong> hosted one of the most ambitious and professionally organized cycling races in North Africa: the 2nd Grand Prix Cycliste International de la Ville d\u2019Annaba<\/strong>. This multi-stage race marked a turning point in post-independence Algeria, showcasing the country\u2019s growing capacity to host high-level international sporting events under the supervision of the Algerian Cycling Federation (FAC)<\/strong> and in line with the regulations of the F\u00e9d\u00e9ration Internationale Amateur de Cyclisme (FIAC).<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Race Overview: 10 Stages \u2013 1441 Kilometers of Pure Challenge<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The event was held from March 15 to March 24, 1968<\/strong>, and included 10 stages<\/strong>, one of which was an individual time trial. The race stretched over 1,441 kilometers<\/strong>, passing through several major cities in eastern Algeria and combining flat routes, mountainous climbs, and urban circuits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Date<\/strong><\/td>Stage<\/strong><\/td>Major Climbs (Col)<\/strong><\/td>Distance (km)<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/thead>
15\/3<\/td>Annaba \u2013 Constantine (via Guelma and Oued-Zenati)<\/td>Fedjouj (3rd), Ras El Akba (2nd)<\/td>171<\/td><\/tr>
16\/3<\/td>Constantine \u2013 Setif (via Djemila)<\/td>Djemila (1st)<\/td>185<\/td><\/tr>
17\/3<\/td>Setif \u2013 Batna (via Ras El Aioun)<\/td>Tadmout (1st)<\/td>155<\/td><\/tr>
18\/3<\/td>Batna \u2013 Skikda<\/td>El Kantour (1st)<\/td>158<\/td><\/tr>
19\/3<\/td>Skikda \u2013 Annaba (via Azzaba and Guelil\u00e8ne)<\/td>Bissy (1st), Fedjouj (2nd), Guelil\u00e8ne (3rd)<\/td>152<\/td><\/tr>
20\/3<\/td>Rest Day in Annaba<\/strong><\/td>\u2014<\/td>\u2014<\/td><\/tr>
21\/3<\/td>Annaba \u2013 El Kala \u2013 Annaba (round trip)<\/td>Mechroha (1st)<\/td>208<\/td><\/tr>
22\/3<\/td>Annaba \u2013 Souk Ahras \u2013 Annaba (round trip)<\/td>Ain-Senour (1st)<\/td>210<\/td><\/tr>
23\/3<\/td>Tour of the Annaba Plains<\/em> (Individual Time Trial)<\/td>\u2014<\/td>67<\/td><\/tr>
24\/3 (morning)<\/td>Annaba \u2013 Bouzizi<\/td>Sera\u00efdi (1st), Bouzizi (1st)<\/td>80<\/td><\/tr>
24\/3 (afternoon)<\/td>Urban circuit in Annaba<\/td>\u2014<\/td>20<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

 Participation Regulations and Organization<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n