The 13th round of World Cup of mountain biking was an opportunity for Mathieu van der Poel to return to the undergrowth! At Gets, the Dutchman returned to prepare for World championships In a few days in Switzerland. Faced with discipline specialists, the former European champion appeared technically helpless and could not do much to prevent Luca Martin to win his first victory in World Cup. If he spent the whole race for the pursuit of leading men and that he must finally be satisfied with 6th place, Mathieu van der Poel showed that he was a client to win the Worlds and thus conquer the only planetary title he is missing.
Luca Martin confirms his ascent at the highest international level
This Sunday, therefore on the Cross Country of Gets track, Haute Savoie, the highlight came from the Olympic cross-country (XCO). The Gets public exploded with joy at the arrival of the young Luca Martin, crowned winner of the elite men's final in Olympic cross-country (XCO) after a rare intensity race. On a physical circuit, made even more demanding by the mud of previous days, the Cannondale Factory Racing pilot achieved an exceptional performance. Staying in contact with the favorites throughout the first half of the race, he placed a decisive attack in the penultimate lap, digging a gap which he knew how to keep with composure to the line. In front of the full stands and a standing audience, he is ahead of the Italian Luca Braidot and the Swiss Mathias Flückiger, big names in the world board. Mathieu Van der Poel will have finished in 6th place for his return to the Cross Country.
“It's a great pride to win a World Cup at home …”
“Winning here, in Gets is incredible. I gave everything today, from departure to the last climb. The public brought me from start to finish, I felt energy with each turn. It is a great pride to win a world cup at home, in front of my family, my friends, and all French fans, said on arrival Luca Martin. This home victory is a highlight for French mountain biking. Already noticed this season in short tracks, Luca Martin confirms his ascent at the highest international level. On the line, the emotion is palpable: a reference performance, in a legendary setting, in front of its audience. An unforgettable day for the pilot as for an entire territory.
On the girls' side Elite, the first Frenchwoman is Loana Lecomte who will finish 17th in this race which can be seen as a preparation for the world championships which will take place next week.
The French shone at home
At home and carried by popular fervor, the French provided on this 13th World Cup round. Mathis azzaro passed the majority of the race within the group of the Best, in particular in the company ofThe ore of the industryof Cole Puncard, Luca Braidot et Mathias Flückiger. But among all these runners, it's good Luca Martin who triumphed, adorned with his jersey of champion of France by getting rid of Luca Braidot In the last race. With this victory over this legendary race, Martin Make an appointment for World championships And positions itself as one of the big favorites!
