Cédrine Kerbaol rose to 5th place in the general classification of Tour de France women with zwift At the end of a decisive 8th Alpine stage, concluded at the top of the Madeleine pass. 6th in the stage, the Breton was able to count on a collective work of its teammates ofEF Education-Oatlyespecially that of Magdeleine Vallieresprecious in the last kilometers after anticipating in the morning escape. Thanks to this performance, Kerbaol comes close to the podium before the last step, less than a minute behind the 3rd Demi full ring (FDJ-Suez).
“It was crazy”
“The team was incredible. We had a plan. He did not work, but Magdeleine passed in front of being able to help me in the flattest part of the climb, and thanks to her, we were able to come back to the other girls. She was exceptional. It was crazy. The climb looked like a time trial, so I liked it”said Kerbaol.
“I knew that I shouldn't work too much, so I was careful not to go too much relay, because I wanted to be sure I could help in the finale,” continues Magdeleine Vallieres. “I also knew that I still had to contribute a little so that the group continues to collaborate. It worked perfectly, which allowed me to be with Cédrine in the final climb. I was really happy to help her. I heard that they were coming back and I said to myself:” Oh, my legs, I don't know if I will be able to really help it. And after that, I completely exploded. “
From the 9th stage this Sunday, Cédrine Kerbaol returned to the possibilities to come. “”Many things can potentially happen. Even if I think that all the teams are still prepared for various strategies ideas, so we will see what we can do.”
