The Europcar Cup generally refers to various sports competitions or awards sponsored by the international car rental company, Europcar. While the term has been used in diverse contexts, including amateur and youth sports events, its most notable application has been in professional road cycling.
Most prominently, the name is associated with the Trophée Europcar (Europcar Trophy), which served as a significant classification or award within the Coupe de France de cyclisme sur route (French Road Cycling Cup) during the early to mid-2010s. This period coincided with Europcar's role as the primary sponsor of a prominent professional cycling team, Team Europcar, which was active from 2011 to 2015.
As part of the Coupe de France, the Trophée Europcar recognized achievements within this national series of one-day road races, often highlighting overall team performance or specific individual classifications. Its establishment underscored Europcar's substantial involvement in French and international cycling during the years of its team sponsorship, extending its brand presence beyond just team funding to direct event sponsorship.
Beyond this professional cycling context, the designation "Europcar Cup" may also refer to other smaller-scale, regional, or corporate sporting events. These could include local cycling races, golf tournaments, or other promotional sporting activities that have received sponsorship from Europcar. However, these instances typically lack the extensive historical documentation and broader significance associated with Europcar's involvement in professional cycling.