The 229 kilometer  French World Tour one-day race GP Ouest France Plouay was dominated by several breakaway attempts but the race finished in a frantic bunch gallop where Cult Energy Pro Cycling's Rasmus Guldhammer demonstrated great form and finished 9th.

The initial breakaway quintet never had a really big gap. With 60 kilometers to go, the gap was under 3 minutes and several attempts to bridge the gap were made from single riders in the pack. Simultaneously, the break started to speed up and because of that, the riders in the front group were dropped one by one.

With 46 kilometers to go, the front group was neutralized and instantly new attacks flew in both left and right. The animated pace divided the field in numerous groups and CULT Energy Pro Cycling’s Rasmus Guldhammer found a good spot in the first group of 35 riders.

However, as they were caught, a new front group was established with many World Tour teams represented but Etixx-Quick Step missed the boat and were now on the chase with the French team Europcar. On the penultimate climb, the group exploded and a trio consisting of Tim Wellens (Lotto-Soudal), Alexey Lutsenko (Astana) and Silvan Dillier (BMC) were alone in the front of the race.

With 13 kilometers remaining, Team Sky and Katusha took control of the chase and it became clear, that the race was to be concluded in a bunch sprint. Just like in Vattenfall Cyclasics, Cult Energy Pro Cycling’s Rasmus Guldhammer demonstrated terrific form and claimed 9th at the finish line. Alexander Kristoff (Katusha) won the race.

The ambitious Cult Energy talent was happy and content but wasn't thrilled with the result. But he praised the team effort.

"Entering the final lap, I was in a perfect position thanks to Michael Reihs and Fabian Wegmann and in the bunch sprint I hesitated for a second and missed a top position, having to settle with 9th. But the entire team supported me throughout the race and they were constantly there for me, shielding me from the wind and bringing me into this excellent position. However, the team goal was a top-10 result and we made it. Now, I'm going to do the Tour of Britain next week and that's a race, I'm looking forward to. It's a great race and a perfect build-up for the World Championships. It's no secret that I'm hoping for a spot in the line-up there," says Rasmus Guldhammer.