It was on a podium, the sixth in 2024, that the second season of Romain Grégoire in the professional ranks! In great shape at the end of the year, the puncher of the Groupama-FDJ took second place in the Veneto Classic Sunday, only ahead of the Dane Magnus Cort Nielsen (Uno-X Mobility), survivor of the morning breakaway. Already second in the Agostoni Cup – Tour de la Brianza last October 6 and third of Tour of Veneto A few days ago, the Bisontin signed a very interesting Italian classic campaign, even if he is obviously missing this victory which would have given a little more depth to his month of October. Romain Grégoire returned to Sunday’s race on the website of the Groupama-FDJ.
Video – Romain Grégoire was on the Tour de France this summer
“It’s satisfying to still be at this level on October 20”
“We perhaps made the mistake of leaving too much room for this escape of strong men. We perhaps started a little late but we tried to plug the hole by taking our responsibilities. Then, it happened. is close between the leaders in the two most difficult climbs of the day. Only one breakaway resisted, so it was very strong. I am obviously disappointed to finish on the podium again. as much as I think I really had the legs to win today (Sunday). On the other hand, it’s satisfying to still be at this level on October 20, and that also applies to the general level of the team. throughout the Italian countryside”declares the one who ends his 2024 season with only one victory, but what a victory since obtained on a stage of the Tour of the Basque Country last spring.
Classic of Veneto – General classification
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