Season 2026
Most fantasy games are won by reaction speed. L'Echelon is different. We are a Directeur Sportif Simulation for the purist who values foresight over reaction. We believe the race is won in the Winter.
Constraints breed creativity. The game covers every World Tour race, from Tour Down Under to Lombardia. You aren't limited by a fake salary cap, but by a strict Tier System. You have one shot to build a machine capable of surviving the entire calendar.
A World Tour season isn't won by stacking 8 climbers. You must scout talent across every discipline to build a complete formation. You have 5 Sticky Bottles (Transfers) to deal with injuries or strategic pivots.
In modern cycling, youth is currency. You are allocated exactly 6 spots specifically for Youngsters (Tier 3). Finding the next breakout sensation is the difference between the Podium and the Gruppetto.
Once the flag drops at Omloop, the radio goes silent. No daily transfers. No panic buying. Just vision.
A Directeur Sportif must assemble a squad of exactly 25 Riders. The formation is rigid to ensure tactical balance.
Winner Takes All (Almost)
We utilize a balanced "Top Heavy" scoring model. We reward the podium significantly, but consistency down to 10th place is now valued higher to keep the race competitive against runaway leaders.
| Race Category | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | 5th | 6th-15th |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Tour (GC) | 1100 | 880 | 715 | 605 | 495 | Decays to 11 |
| Monument | 800 | 640 | 520 | 440 | 360 | Decays to 8 |
| Major Classic | 500 | 400 | 325 | 275 | 225 | Decays to 5 |
| Stage Race (GC) | 300 | 240 | 195 | 165 | 135 | Decays to 3 |
| GT Stage Win | 210 | 168 | 137 | 116 | 95 | Decays to 2 |
| Regular Stage | 60 | 48 | 39 | 33 | 27 | Decays to 1 |
Riders earn points for wearing a leadership jersey during a stage ("Daily Rent") and for winning the final classification ("Final Ownership").
Winning the GC at the Tour, Giro, or Vuelta is the ultimate prize, awarding 1,100 Points—the highest single honour in the game.
| Classification | Daily | Final |
|---|---|---|
| 🟡 General (GC) | 25 | 1100 |
| 🟢 Points | 10 | 250 |
| 🔴 KOM / Mountain | 10 | 250 |
| ⚪ Youth | 5 | 150 |
| One-Week Race Leader | 10 | 300 |
Your team must be finalized by February 28, 2026 (Omloop Het Nieuwsblad). Once the flag drops, the Edit Team button will be disabled.
Every Directeur Sportif is granted exactly 5 Sticky Bottles (Transfers) for the entire season.
Beyond the General Classification (Total Score), we track your team's performance in specific disciplines. Build a balanced squad to compete for every jersey.
General Classification
Awarded to the team with the highest total points across all tiers.
Youth Classification
Points scored exclusively by your Tier 3 (Youngsters) riders.
Consistency Classification
Points scored by your Tier 4 (Peloton).
King of the Mountains
Points scored exclusively by your Tier 1 (Aliens).
The season is long, and bad luck strikes the best of us. We believe no Directeur Sportif should be left behind in the broom wagon.
Mechanism: Immediately following the Tour de France (July 26, 2026), any team ranked in the Bottom 25% of the Global GC will be granted +1 Extra Sticky Bottle.
*This transfer must be used before the start of the Vuelta a España.*
**Disclaimer:** L'Echelon scoring mimics the UCI World Tour system but is not perfectly correlated; adaptations exist for gameplay balance. Race results are considered provisional for 24 hours after the finish line to allow for commissaire decisions (relegations/photo finishes). We strictly follow the final official UCI classification.