Multiple champion Sylvain Chavanel (IAM) was surprisingly defeated by his teammate Jerome Coppel (IAM) and had to settle for third at the French TT championships.
"I started well and I suffered in the finale," he told Directvelo. "I lost by 7 seconds and that's enough for third. I was calm at first and I'm happy for Jerome because he has struggled in recent years. I'm really happy for him. Personally, I am disappointed to miss the title by 7 seconds. I know how to quickly move on and I will look forward.
"The road race circuit is hard. We will be at a disadvantage against teams that have at least fifteen riders. If it is all about the legs, I can be in front. If it comes down to tactics, it is bad for me. It will be very hot and the body will suffer."
29.03: La Route Adélie de VItré |
30.03: The Bueng Si Fai |
30.03: Gran Premio Miguel Indurain |
30.03: Volta Limburg Classic |
31.03: Ronde van Vlaanderen |
31.03: Ronde van Vlaanderen |
29.03 - 01.04: Ster van Zuid Limburg |
01.04: Gran Premio del Perdono |
01.04: Giro del Belvedere |
01.04: Ronde de Mouscron |
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