An established event over the last number of years that grew from the success of professional cyclists such as the Schleck brothers and Kim Kirchen, the Gala Tour de France, has been held around the streets of Luxembourg city; this sunday, 2 August 2015, the 18th edition will be held for the second year running around the streets of Esch-Belval.

Organised annual by cycling club ACC Contern, top Luxembourg cyclists Bob Jungels (TREK), Laurent Didier (TREK) and Ben Gastauer (AG2R La Mondiale) will part in the event that starts at 13:00, with the main event happening at 17:30. Other races include for youngsters and women cyclists. Other professional cyclists confirmed to participate include Jakob Fuglsang (DK, Astana), Pirim Lang (CH, IAM), Mathias Frank (CH, IAM), Markel Irizar (ES, TREK), Nicolas Roche (IR, Sky), Stephen Cummings (GB, MTN) and Zdenek Stybar (CZ, Etixx - Quick Step).

For further details, see www.acccontern.lu.