JOSÉ MANUEL DIAZ WINS THE 8TH STAGE OF THE TOUR OF RWANDA

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Publié le 2020-03-02 12:35:13
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Our Spanish rider José Manuel DIAZ today won the last stage of the Tour of Rwanda, his first professional victory.

Summary of this Tour of Rwanda: ⁣

2 stage victories, one for Mulu Kinfe Hailemichael, one for José Manuel Diaz who finished 8th and 10th respectively in the general classification & a yellow jersey worn by Biniam Girmay Hailu for one day.

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Nacer Bouhanni leader of French Cup 2020

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3rd in Paris-Camembert, Nacer Bouhanni won the peloton's sprint, and became leader of the French Cup 2020. Nacer Bouhanni “Everyone has done a good job on the team, Kevin is attacking in the last bump to try to get back on the breakaways, and he unfortunately finds himself in a potato hunt. To make matters worse Romain Hardy got a flat tire in the final which took away one more rider to ride. Kévin was caught 3 kilometers from the line, Anthony did his maximum in the group to which we belonged to achieve the junction with the escape. When we hit Kevin, there are still two riders ahead of us, and I win the peloton's sprint. We died just 8 seconds from the first two. "Arnaud Gerard, Sports Director of the Arkea-Samsic team “Three riders went on a breakaway, and four came out afterwards, two in the end held out until the finish. Kevin tried to make the jump for him in the last bump. Romain Hardy's puncture cost us a lot, since it occurred 10 kilometers from the finish. We need 8 seconds to get to the sprint, and if the team has Romain we could do it. Nacer finished 3rd, won the peloton's sprint and became leader of the French Cup 2020. Nacer finished on the podium but we must underline the good collective behavior of the whole team "

Dorian Godon's Victory on the ' Paris-Camembert'

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DORIAN GODON : "Happy to raise my arms" “After two victories in the prologue (Buckles of Mayenne 2018-2019), I am happy to raise my arms for the first time among the professionals. I've been feeling good for a few weeks now, but whether it was the Tour du Poitou-Charentes or the Isbergues Grand Prix, the courses were not selective enough to make the decision & avoid a massive sprint. Today it was a good crank game that started fifty kilometers from the finish to reach the breakaway. Ten kilometers from the finish on the last difficulty, we managed to isolate ourselves together. And I never cared about the peloton. This victory is good for morale before discovering the Flèche Wallonne (September 30) and Liège-Bastogne-Liège (October 4). "

Nacer Bouhanni wins the Grand Prix d'Isbergues

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Nacer Bouhanni won his 3rd success in the North, the 9th since the start of the season for the Arkéa-SamsicTeam. Nacer Bouhanni “The race was very fast from the start, but the team controlled as much as possible to make it a sprint. Benoit Jarrier, Florian Vachon & Alan Riou held the helm in front of the peloton Donavan Grondin pulled a good stretch to the last corner, and then I had Bram Welten and Dan McLay to start the sprint. I just had to finish the job. " "I'm happy to win this event for the Arkéa-Samsic team, but also for Florian Vachon who was competing in the last race of his professional career today. I told him while laughing last night, "like tomorrow, it's your last competition, you'll keep your bibs!" "He told me then" only if you win! I told him then, "I'll try to win for you." I also gave Florian my cup and the bouquet. It’s good to end up like this. It gives us all a boost. I am happy to offer him the end of his career with this success ”. “After the Brussels Classic, it was complicated. I had pain all over, especially in the neck. Once the aches were gone, I did a big week of training. The recovery in Italy did me good: the Gi ro della Toscana & the Coppa Sabatini. The average was high on these two events. The second day, it was a puncher's arrival. It allowed me to get back into it, because I did not run for a while between Brussels and these two events, now I will continue with Paris-Camembert & Paris-Chauny ".

John Degenkolb victory on Sprint au Skoda - Tour of Luxembourg

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John Degenkolb sprinted his first victory of 2020 at the Skoda Tour of Luxembourg. The finish of this 3rd stage was judged at Schifflange, where the 31-year-old German was faster than Eduard Grosu and Pieter Vanspeybrouck. This is his first victory for Lotto Soudal. John Degenkolb : “We had to straighten the bar, after 2 difficult stages for us here in Luxembourg. In particular following the departure of Tomasz Marczyński & Harm Vanhoucke this morning, due to isolation measures. Tosh Van der Sande did an incredible lead-out job. I am very happy with this victory.It's so nice to be able to finish the work for the team and the fact that this is my first win for Lotto Soudal makes this success even more special. “It's now been 19 days since I fell on the Tour's opening stage. This victory shows that my condition was really good at the start of the 'Grande Boucle'. My knee is getting better & better, I don't feel pain anymore. " “The next few days will still offer some great opportunities for the team, but more for me. So I will ride in the service of Tim, Tosh & Phil. Tim is feeling better and can aim for the overall standings" “I'm also part of the selection for the world championships next week. It might come as a surprise to some, but today's success proves I'm in good shape. Imola’s journey doesn’t really suit me, so my role will be to help the team. "

Lotte Kopecky winner of 1 stage on Giro Rosa

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Lotte Kopecky got a formidable stage victory at the Giro Rosa. In the streets of Maddaloni, the Belgian rider was the fastest of the leading group, edging out Lizzie Deignan and Katarzyna Niewiadoma. At 24, Kopecky won for the first time at the highest level, the Women’s WorldTour. Monkfish Kopecky “The third time was finally the right one! I was starting to get a little impatient after my 2 podiums on the previous stages. It’s fantastic to finally be able to have a big victory. After stepping on the podium twice, I knew my condition was more than good, but it's always frustrating not being able to finish the job. " “The circuit included a pretty difficult hill today. I was left behind from the front group but finally made it back and felt I had a good chance of winning. I was second out of the last corner & gave it my all on the paving stones. I do not yet realize what is happening to me, it is wonderful. " “I'm aiming for victory in the Belgian championship, but I'm not going to focus on the result. The Belgian championship is always a special race. You can imagine all the possible scenarios, the course will always be different. I will give the best of myself and maybe I will leave with the tricolor jersey. "

TDF 2020 / Stage 14 : 3ème position on the sprint for Simone Consonni

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For his 1st participation in the Grande Boucle, the Italian rider, who celebrated his 26th birthday this Saturday, came to flirt with stage victory by taking a nice 3rd position. He needed to come to his senses, dripping with sweat and his face scarred with effort. But the smile was there and for good reason: Simone Consonni finished third after a breathless final in the streets of Lyon. The Italian, competing in his first Grand Tour, showed keen racing intelligence after a demanding stage and an explosive final. Behind the winner of the day, Soren Kragh Andersen out in the last kilometers, Simone Consonni offered a place of honor in the sprint alongside the cadors. Since the start of the Tour de France, his mission has been to give everything to support his teammates. Exemplary alongside Elia Viviani and Christophe Laporte in the sprints, he was also invaluable in helping team leader Guillaume Martin. Today, Simone has certainly taken a new step in front of one of the strong men of the northern training. Simone Consonni "I'm discovering the Tour de France this year and today the team did a tremendous job at the end of the stage to allow me to stay ahead and play the sprint. My teammates protected me until the end. I feel like I'm improving day after day on this Tour de France. It can only be gratifying for the future! "

TDF 2020 /Stage12 : 5th position for Jesus Herrada

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The Spanish was part of the chasing group which animated the end of the stage. He finished in 5th position, his 2nd "top 5" since the start of the Tour. On his hand, Guillaume Martin, supported all day by his teammates, retains his 3rd position in overall classification at the end of the 12th stage. In the last 30 kilometers of the longest stage of the Tour (218 km), between Chauvigny and Sarran, they went on the attack. A dozen seasoned riders, including Jesus Herrada, the Spanish runner-up, tried to catch up with today's winner, Marc Hirschi. The Spanish rider of the Cofidis formation was not unworthy, he who crossed the line in 5th position. Jesus thus confirmed his good form at the moment, less than a week after taking 2nd position at the top of Mont Aigoual.

TDF 2020/ sTAGE 11 / CalebEwan 2nd Victory

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Caleb Ewan caught a second stage victory in Poitiers in this Tour de France. In the final sprint, a final boost allowed the Australian to throw his bike on the line and lead in extremis Peter Sagan, Sam Bennett and Wout van Aert. This is the second victory for Caleb Ewan and Lotto Soudal in this Tour de France, after a first success in Sisteron at the end of the third stage. Caleb Ewan: “It was madness in the finale. I was at the front 1.5km from the finish and let myself be downshifted because of the headwind. Since my first win, I know I have to stay calm and wait for the breach to open. I didn’t find the opening until quite late today. I threw my bike over the line but didn't know if I won. I really wanted to win today. I was disappointed yesterday and it gives me great pleasure that the efforts of my teammates are rewarded. " “I'm really happy with these two victories. The first takes a lot of pressure off. After that, you always want to go get a second one. Now I obviously want to win a 3rd one, especially in Paris on the Champs-Elysées. So I hope to hang in the mountains and be able to try my luck again in Paris. " “We are only 5 cyclists at Lotto Soudal. It means I only have four teammates left to prepare for the sprints. After all the hard work during the stage, they were down to two in the last 10 kilometers. The other teams put pressure on us attacking in the final, but my two teammates did the job of a dozen men. They really did a really good job. " “My main competitor, Sam Bennett, is one of my best friends. In the sprint it is only the victory that counts but we are happy when the other wins. I was very happy to see him take his first ...

TDF 2020/ Stage 11 : Clément Venturini ranks 5th

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CLÉMENT VENTURINI: "I play with the best"“I am both happy and a little disappointed. In the very last few meters I lost Van Aert's aspiration and I saw the podium slip away. On the other hand, I checked this stage for sprinters with a harder finish than the others and I'm playing ahead, with the best. This is what I will take away. I hope that on a more difficult stage, I will have my say. I'm thinking in particular of Saturday's stage with a succession of two bumps at the end. In addition, I will arrive at home, in Lyon: it is necessarily something ... Every day on this Tour is a lesson to be learned. Finding your place is not easy. THE NUMBERBenoit Cosnefroy has been wearing the polka-dot jersey for the best climber of the Tour de France for 9 days. After the 11th stage, he still has 36 points. "It was a perfect day for the team, without a hitch," he explained at the finish. It’s always a great pleasure to wear this jersey and stand on the Tour de France podium. "Note that our team ranked 2nd in the team standings. it ranks 4th place in overall classification.

TDF 2020 / Stage 11 : Nairo Quintana still ranks 5th in general classification

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Nairo Quintana finished in the first peloton on this second flat stage in a row of this 2020 Tour de France. He was perfectly protected by all of his teammates including Clément Russo, 17th at the finish. Clement Russo“I spent the last fifty kilometers protecting Nairo during this second day on the plains. We were positioned in the top 20 of the peloton. I told him to stay in my wheel, that I was going to pilot him. I do indeed like rubbing and being in contact with the sprinters. I enjoyed doing this placement work, like that throughout the day. It’s a role I enjoyed playing with him " Nairo Quintana“The proposed routes for this 11th stage were still complicated, however my teammates helped me as always, supported me throughout the day. We had to constantly fight to find ourselves in front, to keep our position. Being in the front of the peloton was the best place to be because it was a lot of friction. We have held our place. Tomorrow is a stage in the middle of the mountains, and my goal once again will be to find myself in contact with the very best. I feel great after my fall yesterday. I am recovering well. Luckily this one was okay. I am physically well ”. Yvon Ledanois, Sports Director of the Arkéa-Samsic team“This 11th stage was quieter. I think yesterday's was so exhausting that the whole peloton needed to breathe physically, morally. This day allowed all the runners, including ours of course, to recover from the falls that had occurred the day before. Tomorrow is scheduled a very long mid-mountain stage which could leave traces in the bodies, before the important ones which are looming in the 3rd week of this Tour de France ”.

TDF 2020/Stage 11 : Guillaume Martin still ranks 3rd in the General Classification

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The day after a minor crash, the leader of the Cofidis team (3rd overall) wanted to experience a quieter stage. And this is exactly the expected scenario that unfolded between Châtelaillon-Plage and Poitiers (167.5 km) where his teammates supported him seriously throughout the day. The vigilant team to the endThis long day between Châtelaillon-Plage and Poitiers (167.5 km) went off without a hitch for the leaders, Guillaume included. At the end of the stage, Nicolas Edet and the whole team were keen to place themselves at the forefront in order to support him until the end and avoid the traps. On arrival, Guillaume Martin, who praised the work of his teammates, said he was satisfied with this stage. On his hand, Elia Viviani did not manage to find the opening in the sprint and finally finished 17th . Guillaume Martin's hot reaction“I wanted to have a quiet day after the crash yesterday and I did. We were attentive all day and we stayed focused. In the end, Nicolas (Edet) and the whole team had a great work to keep us in the front and not waste too much energy. From start to finish, it was a good job. It allowed us to have a relatively calm day and to consider the rest with serenity. I felt better than after yesterday's stage. I still felt in my back and neck that it was quite sore at the start of the stage. It wasn't a super enjoyable day on the bike but it was. And I'm glad I got through the day without any problems. "

pauline Allin Victory on the 6th stage of Tour de l'Ardèche International

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And two! Pauline Allin scored a second success for the Arkéa Pro Cycling Team, a few days after Gladys Verhulst unlocked the clock in Ile-de-France. This second 'bouquet' was raised on the roads of the Tour International de l'Ardèche, race 2.1! Accustomed to prestigious successes, Pauline, who won the Francophonie Games in Africa a few years ago, appreciated this beautiful new line that she has included in her record. “La Francophonie was with the French team, but this is a race with my brand team, there is a high level in this competition, and this success is a great reward for all the girls of the team, because we have all been present since the start of this competition. I started in the morning break and at the top of the last pass we were down to six in the lead. At the bottom of the last steep one-kilometer climb: four. And then it was done by still elimination, and I end up with the girl from Rally leading the way. And I thought, maybe she'll crack. I am still in his wheel in a turn at fifty meters. I was on top of it and all of a sudden she collapsed, and I was like, so "go on, go on". It’s the best victory of my career ”. This success Pauline wants to savor it by putting a collective accent on it. “This victory belongs to the whole team. We are all doing well, there are still six of us in the race. Sandra is still 5th in the general, and everyone is working towards the collective ”. An effective and profitable policy. The proof ! To which she added her sports director who was able to find the words in the final to sublimate it.

TDF 2020/ STAGE 10 : Elia Viviani ranks 4th

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Elia Viviani was able to join in the battle for the sprint where he pocketed 4th place and thus demonstrated his rise to power. Guillaume Martin, victim of a minor fall halfway through, benefited from the support of his teammates to preserve his 3rd place overall. After a well-deserved rest day, the peloton hit the road again on Tuesday. And for the first time in twenty years, a stage took place entirely in Charente-Maritime, to the delight of the public who came in large numbers throughout the 168.5 km covered on Tuesday. At Cofidis, we knew that it was a risky stage because of multiple factors including the wind from the ocean - ultimately relatively weak - but also the many roundabouts, islets and urban developments that made the more difficult race. Viviani confirms her return to business When entering Rochefort, Guillaume Martin was caught in a fall, apparently not serious. The rider also complained about his back at the finish. After the crash, he benefited from the invaluable support of his teammates to get back into the peloton. He then strived to stay in the wake of the best, thus protecting his 3rd place overall. The Norman nevertheless wants to be reassuring on his state of health and hopes "a day a little calmer", tomorrow, in order to recover well. His sprinting teammates got involved in the final battle. Elia Viviani, who is gradually regaining full possession of his means after having been touched in the foot in the first week, remained in the wake of the most fit riders of the moment. He finished in 4th place, his best result on this edition of the Tour de France. A clear rise in power and a ranking that he hopes to improve from tomorrow whe...

TDF 2020 / STAGE 9: NAIRO QUINTANA AT THE 5TH PLACE IN THE OVERALL RANKING

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Nairo Quintana won a place in the general classification of the Tour. He is 5th this evening before starting the second week of racing, on Tuesday, after the rest day tomorrow in La Rochelle. NAIRO QUINTANA "It was not an easy stage for me, I didn't have a great feeling and what is more it went fast all day. I concede eleven seconds compared to the other favorites and that’s a lesser evil. The Tour is still long anyway. Tomorrow arrives the day of rest, I will go riding for an hour, an hour and a half, before the next stages of the plain, while continuing to look ahead ''WARREN BARGUIL “Being in the break today wasn't necessarily the initial goal, but when the blow came out, I went for it. It was indeed my role to be present in front of that moment. I had good feelings. After the peloton, unfortunately, did not leave us much free field. I took a break before the last pass, and that's a shame because I would have liked to help Nairo more. He concedes eleven seconds on this 9th stage, but that's nothing because the Tour is still long and stages even more difficult than these are looming in the days to come. Nairo is doing well, we have seen him. Each year, in addition, he finishes strong in the third week of the Tour. The last pass today was more punchy. I think he suited Nairo a little less well. Yesterday, Nairo indeed showed on a harder collar that he was in great condition "SÉBASTIEN HINAULT, SPORTING DIRECTOR OF THE ARKÉA-SAMSIC TEAM “Nairo occupies 5th place in the general classification this evening, a few seconds behind Roglic. He lost a bit of time compared to other favorites at the top of Marie-Blanque, but subsequently we saw him among the most...

TDF 2020 / STAGE 9: GUILLAUME MARTIN RETAINES HIS 3RD PLACE IN THE GENERAL

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The leader of the Cofidis team hung on this Sunday during the final stage of the Pyrenees to keep his 3rd place overall. Guillaume Martin showed great courage and remarkable composure by conceding only 11 seconds on the winner of the day (Pogačar) and the new yellow jersey (Roglič). You had to have your heart set on Sunday following this 9th stage, the 2nd and last in the Pyrenees. In question ? The lack of visibility, the mercury - to less than 15 ° C - and especially the hellish pace of the race. Guillaume Martin, always in tune After the multiple attempts at breakaways and the solitary flight of Marc Hirschi, the Jumbo-Visma imposed their pace in the ascent of the Col de Marie-Blanque, undoubtedly one of the most difficult climbs of this start of Tour de France. Guillaume Martin, who had so far benefited from very good work from his teammates, held on as the field of leaders shrank. And then, 20 km from the finish line, the attacks started. Pogačar, Bernal, Pogačar again. Guillaume, he held on. A 3rd place in the dearly defended general If he was finally left behind by a handful of seconds, squad leader Cofidis showed quite a bit of composure as he participated in the counterattack. While Pogačar, Bernal, Roglič and Hirschi fought for the final victory, we saw in the distance the group of riders led by Guillaume. The Normand therefore resisted until the end and from an accounting standpoint, it is a success. He conceded only 11 seconds to the winner of the stage, Pogačar. In the general classification, the Frenchman remains 3rd, 28 seconds behind the new yellow jersey, Primož Roglič. Martin is the only rider to have seen his position in the “top 10�...

TDF 2020 / STAGE 9: ROMAIN BARDET FINISHES 8TH IN THE STAGE AND IS 4TH IN GENERAL

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Published on 2020-09-07 12:01:21 ROMAIN BARDET: "MY BEST DAY OF THE WEEK" "I was at the limit but I had the legs to rock with the best. I was not in the right timing. I feel guilty. At the finish there are only 11 ’’, we worked well together. It would have been good for morale to come in front. Today was my best day of the week so I'm optimistic for the future. " Romain Bardet finished 8th on the stage and 4th in general classification (+30 ’seconds)

Gladys Verhulst wins the first Arkéa Pro Cycling Team victory in Rambouillet

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“I won the Coupe de France round in Rambouillet. I won this event in a sprint, at the top of a bump. It's nice because it is the first victory for the Arkéa Pro Cycling Team.I am happy because I won this event having fought all day with my own inner resources.This is also my first victory in a Coupe de France round, because so far I have only made podiums in this competition ".

TDF 2020 / STAGE 8: NAIRO QUINTANA IS STILL 6TH IN GENERAL CLASSIFICATION

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17th in Loudenvielle, Nairo Quintana is still 6th in the general classification of the Tour de France, a handful of seconds behind the yellow jersey. Nairo Quintana : “The legs are good, and the signals are positive. I tried to leave several times at the end of the stage, but the other leaders always came back to the groups I belonged to. I finish, in Loudenvielle, in the company of the riders who are fighting for the general classification. My rivals are very strong. My goal is to continue to be ahead in their company. I also have a thought for Diego Rosa, who fell on this stage, and who unfortunately has to leave the Tour this evening. " Winner Anancona : “Nairo is having a very good first week on this Tour de France. He is very good. We also know that the 3rd week will be very tough, so we have to be careful. Here, for this first stage in the Pyrenees, there were lots of people in the passes, and people are true connoisseurs of cycling. Their encouragement has done us good. I also think of Diego who had to abandon the Tour today due to a crash " Dayer Quintana : “It was the first stage of the Tour in the Pyrenees and it was a big day. The whole team did a lot of work again in favor of Nairo who ended up with the very best. We will however continue to take this Tour day to day. There are still two weeks of racing left and, above all, the third in the Alps will be very difficult. I also wish a speedy recovery to Diego Rosa who left the Tour in a crash today. " Sébastien Hinault, Sports Director of the Arkéa-Samsic Team : “This first stage in the Pyrenees was mixed for the Arkéa-Samsic team. There was obviously a great performance from t...

TDF 202TDF 2020 / STAGE 8: GUILLAUME MARTIN DEFENDED HIS 3RD PLACE IN GENERAL CLASSIFICATION

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He hung on, attacked and gave it his all. Guillaume Martin defended with panache his 3rd place in the general classification in the Pyrenees, while constantly remaining in contact with the big favorites for the final victory. Take a look back at a day when the Normand once again showed the full extent of his talent. There had been the arrival at Orcières-Moriette and this attack in the last kilometer. For Guillaume Martin, there will now be the 1st stage of the Pyrenees, where he dearly defended his 3rd place overall. Leader Cofidis, supported by Pierre-Luc Périchon and Nicolas Edet until he climbed the Port of Balès, then kept up with the hellish pace imposed by the Jumbo-Visma, then resisted multiple attacks. Collective work and a breathtaking finale In the last hectometers of the Col de Peyresourde, less than 7 km from the finish, the Norman went on the attack. With panache and self-sacrifice, he forced the favorites to respond. Then, in the last kilometer, another attack, new proof of courage. Until the end, Guillaume Martin dearly defended his coveted 3rd place overall. He is 9 seconds behind the yellow jersey, Adam Yates, and is one of only 4 riders in the ‘top 10’ to have retained his place in the overall standings on this eventful day. Guillaume Martin knows, however, that nothing can be taken for granted. The battle begins again tomorrow. Between Pau and Laruns, the road will continue to climb, the passes will follow one another (five on the program) but the determination will always be as strong and intact. GUILLAUME MARTIN'S HOT REACTION "The second part of the race was very intense from the Port of Balès. Pierre-Luc (Périchon) and N...

TDF 2020 / STAGE 8: VICTORY OF NANS PETERS

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NANS PETERS:"This is crazy" "It's the best victory of my professional career. At the same time, I only have two! I went to look for it with the manner, in a mountain stage, in front of beautiful people. It's crazy. When we were 12 seconds ahead, I knew we were going to play for the win. I said to myself: “Focus on the stage victory!” When I let go of Zakarin in the descent of the Port of Bales, I thought not to crack. I enjoyed in the last 500 meters because I had not done it last year in my stage victory in the Giro. What a day for our team. stage, polka dot jersey and Romain is very strong. ROMAIN BARDET: "A great day for the team" 4th in the general classificationl at 11 ’’ “It's a great day for the team. First breakaway on the Tour and first victory, Nans was able to score. He is opportunistic and has no complexes. My record is a bit mixed because I took a big hit on the knee from a bad fall and it is painful. " BENOIT COSNEFROY: " Proud & happy for Nans" "Tonight, the fact that I kept my jersey is ridiculous compared to what Nans achieved. He had a great performance. I am happy and proud of him. We were co-tenants in Chambéry when we were at the Chambéry Cyclisme Formation, we know each other very well and I find what he does totally incredible: first Tour, first victory. Hats off ". Benoit Cosnefroy scored 10 points for the classification of the best climber. He now has 35 points and is four points ahead of Nans Peters who also won the Fighting Prize.

TDF 2020 / STAGE 7 : CLÉMENT VENTURINI COMPLETES 6TH IN STAGE

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CLÉMENT VENTURINI: "A sacred day": “We were all focused on the stage because we knew it could be tricky. We ended up 3 in front with Mika and Romain. In the end, they gave their all so that I could go for the sprint. When Romain says to me: "Today is your day", it gives you goosebumps. I was the victim of a chain jump due to the coating 450 meters from the line. There is a bit of frustration but I'm on the right track. It was a hell of a day. " Benoit Cosnefroy keeps the Polka dot jersey of best climber. He scored 2 points in the coast of Luzençon (3rd category) and now has 25 points. “I figured I could go get those two points and stripped myself off. I didn't think Bora Hans Grohe was going to 'kick in' at the top. I couldn't take the wheel and I'm disappointed with not being able to help my teammates up front, ”said Benoit Cosnefroy. Romain Bardet is now 7th overall at the end of the 7th stage.

TDF 2020 / sTAGE 7 / GREAT PERFORMANCE OF THE ARKEA SAMSIC TEAM WITH EKOÏ ARKEA SAMSIC TEXTILE

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7th stage in the wind and the curbs, Nairo Quintana and Warren finished among the group of riders who won the stage in Lavaur. Emmanuel Hubert, General Manager of the Arkéa-Samsic team: "The Arkéa-Samsic team had a very good behavior on this 7th stage of the Tour de France 2020 made nervous by the wind & resulting edging. This good attitude of riders is has to be noticed since the start of the competition in Nice. Tonight, we are on the eve of the first stage in the Pyrenees. Nairo ranks 6th place in the provisional general classification of this Tour de France 2020. The mountain will allow climbers to explain. I would like to salute the behavior of our two leaders, Nairo and Warren. They finished ahead on this stage while many riders found themselves trapped ". Nairo Quintana "It was a difficult day with this wind which cut the peloton into several parts following the force attacks orchestrated by certain formations specializing in these climatic conditions. The Arkéa-Samsic Team showed itself strong during this stage offering edge situations. Warren, Connor and Kévin protected me perfectly. They always placed me in an ideal position so that I could keep a place among the very first in the peloton. I thus join the finish line with the group for a victory on this 7th stage ending in Lavaur. My teammates were really up to the situation. And once again I would like to thank them for their hard work in my favor ". Warren Barguil “After a week of racing, this 7th stage was far from easy. The Bora-Hansgrohe team had established a tactical plan to try to eliminate as many sprinters as possible so that Sagan could collect as many points a...

TDF 2020 / Stage : 7 Christophe Laporte ends 4th /Guillame Martin is 3rd in the general classification

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This Friday, at the end of a particularly hectic stage, Christophe Laporte took 4th place in the sprint and Guillaume Martin climbs back to 3rd placein general classification. Now, it's time for two days that promise to be breathless & explosive in the Pyrenees. It was to be a transitional stage before the Pyrenees. However, the day was particularly delicate with the edging initiated by the Bora-Hansgrohe then the Ineos-Grenadier. At Cofidis, Guillaume Martin, well supported by his teammates, managed to stay constantly in the 1st group. He also passed a few important stints at the end of the stage before positioning himself well in the final. The Normand was rewarded for his efforts : he gained a place in the general classification and is now in 3rd place. For his part, Christophe Laporte, one of the few sprinters to have managed to stay in the leading group, will seek a nice 4th place in the final packaging. This is his 2nd best performance after his 2nd place in Pau in the Tour de France 2018. Change of scenery this weekend with two stages in the Pyrenees which promise a beautiful spectacle. On the program : 8 passes to climb, including four of the first category and one out of category. Thus, you will have to climb the Col de Menté, the port of Balès and the Col de Peyresoude on Saturday, then the Col de la Hourcère, the Col d'Ichère and the Col de Marie Blanque on Sunday. Christophe LAPORTE (4th on the stage): “We have been working hard all day. There was a quick break and then Bora-Hansgrohe accelerated. We were in front with Guillaume (Martin) and Pierre-Luc (Périchon) then it broke again when crossing Castres. I felt good and I'm a little dis...

TDF 2020 / Étape 6 : Jésus Herrada finishes 2nd on the stage

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At the end of stage 6 of the Tour de France, leading to Mont Aigoual, Jesus Herrada of the Cofidis team is the only rider to have kept pace with the winner of the day, Alexey Lutsenko (Astana team): he finished second in the stage 55 seconds behind the Kazakh. When the winner of the day, Alexey Lutsenko, left alone in front, Jesus is the only one to respond. This great effort shows all the qualities of Jesus, he who won in a stage in the Vuelta last year. At 30, the climber signed his best result on the Grande Boucle when he participated for the 6th time in his career. Guillaume Martin, who was able to count on the support of his teammates as he does every day, finished the stage in the peloton of the favorites (27th). He thus retains his fourth place in the general classification, 9 seconds behind the yellow jersey, Adam Yates. Jesus HERRADA (2nd on the stage): “I'm happy with my performance but inevitably a little disappointed not to have been able to fight for the final victory. There were some very good riders in the breakaway. It was hard to keep up with the pace but I'm happy that I managed to stay in a good position & finish in 2nd position. There, I am very tired! I will focus on recovering well to be in good shape in the Pyrenees. " Guillaume MARTIN (4th on general classification): “We continue our excellent start to the Tour de France. We wished we had a rider in the break and Jesus assured. He was not far from victory and his 2nd place was a very good performance. Behind, we remained well grouped and well placed in the decisive moments. In the end, I just followed the group of favorites. It was another good day for the team and for me!"

TDF 2020 - Stage 6 : Warren Barguil helps Nairo Quintana

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Nairo Quintana is ranked 13th at the top of Mont Aigoual (stage 6 of the Tour de France & second finish at the top). This evening he is eighth in the general classification two days before the Pyrenees. Warren Barguil: “The stage went well for us, the whole team once again worked in unison for Nairo. Winner and I accompanied Nairo during the last kilometers of this sixth stage of the Tour de France, in the final, one kilometer from the line, I accelerated in order to tighten the peloton so that no one could climb up Nairo. As he was in a good position, if there had been a little break, as can happen on this type of punchy finish, he could have recovered, who knows, a few short seconds. It was my mission. I filled it. I think everyone is happy tonight. We have two great stages left in the Pyrenees before entering the rest day. I think they will be disputed. " Nairo Quintana: “This 6th stage was very difficult with this series of passes in the final, the breakaway that started early meant that we drove very fast all day. The pace set in the passes was also very fast too. I was perfectly supported by Warren whom I thank once again, we both fought well in the final. He has been a great support to me. I would also like to express my gratitude once again to the whole team. But also to underline the magnificent help that Winner gave me today, in particular by protecting me perfectly on the descents and by avoiding any breaks ".

TDF 2020 / Stage 5 : Guillaume Martin is 4th on the general Classification

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Two days after arriving in Orcières-Merlette, a longer & more vigorous final climb awaits the riders tomorrow at Mont Aigoual. Enough to further refine the positions in the general classification and allow Guillaume Martin to shine again. You have to know how to preserve yourself when the effort is long and lasts 21 days. This is the challenge offered by the Tour de France & the peloton is well aware of it. This Wednesday between Gap and Privas, it was therefore decided to ease off slightly while high mountain was on the program yesterday and will continue to be tomorrow. Guillaume Martin was able to preserve himself At Cofidis, we also wanted to recover well when the whole team was hard at work the day before in order to help Guillaume Martin to climb to 3rd place on the stage. Even today, all took turns supporting their leader. In the last kilometers, Guillaume was keen to get back to the top positions in order to protect himself and cross the line safely. Following the penalty suffered by Julian Alaphilippe, the Normand is now 4th in the general classification and 1st French. The stage ended with a sprint as announced. In the last kilometers, Elia Viviani, weakened by a burcitis in the right foot since the start of the Tour, preferred to get up. The Italian sprinter of the Cofidis squad continues to hang in there and hopes to quickly regain his abilities. Christophe Laporte therefore represented the Cofidis team in the sprint and finished in an honorable 12th place. Mont Aigoual, full bodied finish So tomorrow the road will rise again with the 2nd summit finish in three days. This time around, the peloton will have to climb Mont Aigoual, which has only ...

TDF 2020 / Stage 5 : Benoît Cosnefroy keeps the dot jersey, Romain Bardet 10th on the general classification

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Benoît Cosnefroy of the AG2R La Mondiale Tour de France team Benoît Cosnefroy (AG2R La Mondiale) keeps his polka-dot jersey for best climber at the end of the 5th stage of the Tour de France 2020 between Gap and Privas (183 km). “One more day to have fun with this polka dot jersey. Without a breakaway, there were two small points to find today so I was able to get them without a hitch. It may not seem like nothing but it may be small points that will be important for the future and for the next steps so I'm happy with my day. A quieter day that feels good for the legs. " Romain Bardet, Benoît Cosnefroy's teammate, is now tenth overall, just 19 seconds behind leader Adam Yates. Crédit photo : @gettyimages

TDF 2020 / Stage 5 : Nairo Quintana7 th on the general classification

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Nairo Quintana finished 23rd on the Privas stage. He is 7th in the general classification of the Tour de France 2020. Kevin Ledanois: “The day was rather calm with no breakaway at the start, however the peloton drove quickly straight away. I thought after the first sprint a group was going to break away. In the end, we had to be vigilant, to stay grouped around Nairo, especially during the last ten kilometers when we turned left in order to avoid the edging. Otherwise, the day was quiet without too much pressure before tackling the more important stages " Nairo Quintana: “The first part of this stage was quiet, but the final was made more nervous by the wind. But with the Arkéa-Samsic team we managed to finish ahead. I will continue to take the stages day after day, as I have been doing since the start of this Tour de France. That’s my philosophy for this edition of the Tour ”. Yvon Ledanois, Sports Director of the Arkéa-Samsic team: “It was a tense stage and we expected it to be the last nine kilometers with the wind. The aim was not to waste time with Nairo and for him to finish in the top group. Contract fulfilled tonight. This is one more step from the past. I'm glad to see we didn't have any issues today. The Mont Aigoual tomorrow will count for the riders who are aiming for the general classification, it will be another difficult day.

TDF 2020 / Stage 4 : 3rd position for Guillaume Martin

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Since the start of the Tour de France, the leader of the Cofidis team was and he was keen to prove it. Guillaume Martin demonstrated this spectacularly on Tuesday by attacking in the last 500 meters of the 1st mountain stage. 3rd of the day, he is now 5th in general classification ! Guillaume Martin delivered an incisive attack in the last few meters of this 4th stage leading to the top of Orcières-Merlette. The winner of the day and big favorite of the Big Loop, Primož Roglič responded in person to this attack. Guillaume crosses the line in a very promising 3rd place. A great collective performance This success is that of a whole team and it comes from afar. Even before the final ascent, Elia Viviani, Simone Consonni, Christophe Laporte and Pierre-Luc Périchon were tasked with supervising the leader of the CofidisThen, when the slope got steeper, Nicolas Edet, top climber of the last Paris-Nice, struggled to put Guillaume back in the best positions. The performance of the Normand allows him to continue his rise in the general classification. He is now in 5th place, 13 seconds behind the yellow jersey, Julian Alaphilippe. From tomorrow, the stage which will lead the peloton from Gap to Privas will give the sprinters another opportunity to shine. Elia Viviani, Simone Consonni, Christophe Laporte and the whole team will do everything to be there.

TDF 2020 / Stage 4 : 4th pposition for Nairo Quintana

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Nairo Quintana, leader of the Arkéa Samsic team, finished fourth in the Tour de France stage at the top of Orcières-Merlette, just ahead of the yellow jersey Julian Alaphilippe. Nairo proved his status as a podium contender at the finish on the Champs-Élysées and managed to be part of the group of sixteen riders who crossed the line at the same time. He is currently ninth in the overall standings 17 seconds behind Alaphilippe. Nairo Quintana: "I am satisfied with the result on this stage. The work of the entire Arkéa Samsic team has been exemplary. I would like to thank all my teammates"

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