Superb French double in England! Indeed, Romaon Grégoire (Groupama-FDJ) won this Friday the 4th very hilly stage of the Tour of Britain In the sprint, in front of his compatriot Julian Alaphilippe (Tudor Pro Cycling Team). The two French people first resisted attempts to anticipate the peloton, especially the Belgian Remco Evenepoel (Sudal Quick-Step), before crushing the final sprint and playing victory. Edoardo Zambanini (Bahrain Victorious), third this Friday, was won in the sprint and finished two seconds from the two French. Romain Grégoire thus won his 3rd victory of the season, and took the opportunity to take the lead in the general classification of this Tour of Britain And endorse the green leading jersey.
“Olivier Le Gac … he made a mad race”
After the arrival, the winner of the day returned to his performance: “This is a step that suited us well, after three days a little complicated. We were really waiting for these steps there. Today, we knew that we had a real card to play, and we took the race in the right direction. The guys did a big job all day to place me. On arrival on the final circuit, it was not easy to manage with these three-four climbs, including one before the circuit) wanted to launch the race from afar and make it difficult..
He continues: “Everyone answered present. Special mention to Olivier Le Gac who made a mad race: he was there constantly, he really knew how to place himself perfection. Arrived in the last lap, I played my luck fully by going to position me ideally a kilometer from the line. When I felt the opening at 200 meters, I went there, and it held up to the line. Not even anyone.he concludes.
