Tour du Limousin gets an upgrade

Gustav Larsson (Saxo Bank), 2010 Tour du Limousin winner.

Gustav Larsson (Saxo Bank), 2010 Tour du Limousin winner. (Image credit: Isabelle Duchesne)

The Tour of Limousin is getting an upgrade for 2011, when it will be an 2.HC event as categorized by the International Cycling Union (UCI). The French race is part of the UCI's European calendar, and it's next edition will happen August 16 to August 19, 2011.

"The Tour du Limosin has joined the ranks of these famous races," read a statement from organizers. "That's one way to place a little more importance on the Tour du Limousin. It's a breakthrough in the sport."

Gustav Larsson (Saxo Bank) won the most recent edition of the race.