From the 1989 edition, an individual time trial finale event in Lunel, France, was added.

The series was won by Italian rider Gianni Bugno of Chateau d'Ax–Salotti.

Some riders forfeit their right to start and some others in the high classification of World Cup are invited.

In the general classification table the jersey identify the leader after the race.

All riders taking points are classified, there is no minimum races to start.