Michel Ries, 10th in the second stage

Race reportJul 14, 2024

World Team TeamTour de l'Ain

Michel Ries a pris, dimanche, la 10ème place de la deuxième étape du Tour de l’Ain entre Saint-Vulbas et Lélex.

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Michel Ries

Cepeda was the strongest. When he attacked, no one could follow. Behind us we found ourselves with a dozen runners but the group was not very well organized. That was a bit of the problem. We never came back and I played for second place in the sprint. I would like to thank the ARKEA – B&B HOTELS collective who have done a lot of work. Our two young people from the development team, Martin and Rémi, were careful to always place us well. We can be satisfied with the day. There is one step left and we still have some good cards to play.

Mickaël Leveau

Sports Director

Considering the profile of this second stage, we expected it to increase in intensity as the climbs progressed. At the foot of the Col de Menthières, the last difficulty of the day, we still had four riders at the front. It was done at full speed with the solid tempo of the Education First team. Michel arrives for second place. There is still one day left on Monday. It is not finished. We will try to find something on this final stage of the Tour de l’Ain

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