54 riders this year lined up at the start of the 19th Grimpée Beauzacoise – Souvenir Louis Lombardo. A peloton marked by youth with 16 riders under 16 years old present in the race.
On the race side, Julien Régé-Gianas, a non-licensed rider, created a surprise by winning brilliantly with almost a minute’s lead over his two pursuers: Cyril Fernandez and the young Beauzac hopeful, Jules Sauzet, the outgoing winner. A great performance when you know the pedigree of the two men completing the podium.
In the women’s race, Kathy Ronin-Chabannes won the event with an excellent time of 21’10.
Among young people
– Cadet (15-16 years old): Yanis Best- Vélo Club du Velay – in 17’01 – 9th overall
– Minime (13 – 14 years old): Tom Robert – Vélo Club du Velay – in 18’28
– Benjamin (11 – 12 years old): Baptiste Rolland – in 19’41
– Pupil (9 – 10 years old): Emilio Rozwodowsi – ECOF – in 24’38
– Chick (7 – 8 years old): Milo Romeyer – Golène Evasion – in 42’22
Note the great feat of Bérénice Peyrard, 7 years old and the youngest participant in the event, who completed the climb in 46’40.
