Cycling. Benoît Cosnefroy will soon return to competition

We are slow to vibrate this year with our Manchois professionals.

Axel Bouquet and Yohann Simon are still a little tender for their first steps among the “big”, Léandre Lozouet is leather on the World Tour circuit, Anthony Delaplace is essentially confined to a role of teammate, while Paul Lapeiraafter a promising 2nd place on the Classic Var on February 21, has been forced since it was indicating due to a physical glitch.

The big absent, the one who crystallizes all the expectations of enthusiasts for several seasons, obviously remains Benoît Cosnefroy.

A cross on all the Ardennes classics

Knee operated in January, The man with 20 victories in the pros (including 7 last year) has still not hung on a bib this season. His return to training was made gently in early Marchwith little intense outings, without elevation.

There is no question of rushing things for the medical staff of Decathlon-Ag2r La Mondialeanxious to prevent a possible relapse. Caution is also essential for his return to competition. While still appears on the list of registrants for the Amstel Gold Race scheduled for next Sunday, a choice that seemed strange for a recovery, The former world champion hopes will wisely zap the entire campaign of the Ardennes classics, his usual favorite playground.

“He is not going to resume Amstel, but It’s soon “, Confided this Monday, April 14, the Savoyard training center on Monday, April 14, which will soon give details of its recovery.

In all likelihood, this return will be made in class 1 or pro seriesand not in World Tour.

A return to Brittany on May 10?

The name of Benoît Cosnefroy thus appears in the “start-list” for two French cup rounds, May 10 at the GP of Morbihan and May 11 at Tro Bro Léon. Will it be at the start of these two races? Will it finally resume earlier? The answer should fall in the coming days …

In the meantime, his imminent return is likely to delight his fans who look forward to reviewing the exploits of their favorite puncture on television.

“The season is still long!” It will have freshness when the others will start to pull their tongues … He will be champion of France in June and he will win a stage stage in July, “said Alain Leclerc recently, his first coach, convinced to quickly find a Benoît Cosnefroy as last season.

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