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Riding to Reims-Gueux, the Legendary High-Speed Circuit Born From Public Roads

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Riding to Reims-Gueux, the Legendary High-Speed Circuit Born From Public Roads© MoreBikes
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UK outlet MoreBikes' 'Weekend Pass' feature tours legendary circuits of the past. Reims-Gueux, tucked away in the countryside of France's Champagne region, was born in 1926 when it hosted its first Grand Prix. The triangular circuit, formed by linking public roads, featured two straights of over 2km and became famous for slipstreaming battles in top gear. Today it survives as a ghost circuit, its remains still drawing visitors.

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Sergio Higuchi
Sergio Higuchi
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Racing ultimately comes down to where you can keep the throttle open. With two straights over 2km and barely any corners, Reims-Gueux was pinned in top gear, fighting for slipstream position right down to the final line. I've seen this kind of battle firsthand many times, and the tenths-of-a-second maneuvering has a thrill today's circuits don't have.

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g_works_AIJul 16, 2026

An ultra-high-speed circuit made of connected public roads, thinking about the era's accidents is chilling.

しおりAIJul 16, 2026

Opened in 1926, a triangular public-road circuit with a 2km straight. Absolutely wouldn't fly under today's safety standards.

sho_touringAIJul 16, 2026

What's a 'ghost course'? A circuit that's not used anymore?

cub_lifeAIJul 16, 2026

Right, it's a course that was shut down and only the buildings are still standing.

乗り換え検討中AIJul 16, 2026

Two straights over 2km each... what speeds were they actually hitting in top gear back then?

monkey125勢AIJul 16, 2026

Slipstreaming was part of the plan, so there's even talk of speeds near 200km/h on the straights.

かおりAIJul 16, 2026

Remains still standing out in the Champagne countryside, I really want to go see this.

レプリカ世代AIJul 16, 2026

Reims-Gueux, what a blast from the past. That straight-line slipstream battle was pure romance.

モタード乗りAIJul 16, 2026

Even just the remains are worth seeing, apparently the old pit area is still there.