Sunday October 27, 2024, after more than 20 years of absence, it was the rebirth of the time trial on the slopes of Mont Saint-Clair. A legendary event which reached its peak in the pre-war years, from 1936. For the resumption the race organized by The Sétois Sports Handlebar was open to all Cycling federation licensees. The Phénix of the time trial in Sète. Nearly 60 runners from the entire department took part in the time trial of Mont Saint-Clair in Sète, back after 24 years of absence and it can be found in Le Mag Cyclism'Actu and on video.
Video – A time trial like no other at Mont Saint-Clair
The morning rain does not stop the pilgrim…
The storm and the rain had stopped a few minutes before the departure at 9 a.m. that Sunday. The 56 runners set off for a 2 km climb with passages at 20% (at Sémaphore and Citadelle). An ascent for strong people with beautiful landscapes in the background, and the pilgrim runners after long minutes of suffering arrived at the summit in front of the Notre Dame de la Salette Chapel at the top of the Mont Saint-Clair.
Mont Saint-Clair… myth of the Tour de France and the GP Midi-Libre
Nicolas Grossothe president of Sétois Sports Handlebar recalls that this rise is associated with Tour de France with for example the passage in 2012 to the summit of Mont Saint-Clair on the same route during the Saint-Paul-trois-Châteaux – Cap d’Agde stage. This day, July 14, is Jurgen Van Den Broeck who had crossed the summit classified in 3rd category in front of Cadel Evans while Bradley Wiggins wore the yellow jersey. And for years the Midi-Free Grand Prixwhich disappeared in 2002, served as a rehearsal for the Tour de France.
To be on the roof of the Mont Saint-Clair… 6’30”
This Sunday October 27, 2024, the best weather to climb and be on the roof of the Mont Saint-Clair is 6'30″. It was made by Adrien Shakal won in seniors at an average of 23 km/h and Lucas Congras in hopes. The other winners in their categories: Milo Palazy, Grégoire Poines, Michael Baldini, Francois Prigent, Maylis Lacroix et Dominique Antunes.
