This Sunday, at the Motte-du-Dède, in the Sasse valley, there were 155 to start, between the Sasse valley and the steep turns of the Sisteronais country. A race on a human scale, like no other. “”It’s not Paris-Roubaix, but it’s just as strong“, Slides a runner on arrival.
The big thrill of the day is Paul Magnier, professional at Soudal-Quick Step, who came “to do something else” during his break at Gap. “”It was cool to ride with amateurs, they have a good level anyway. We had a good time“, He said after crossing the 110 km finish line … in first position.
An express performance (2h55’13 ”), despite an unforeseen detour: “At one point we took the wrong road!“And yet, the Alsatian Martin Meyer, second, is officially the winner – the professionals not being classified.
The RMO group does the show
If Magnier shone on the 110, the 80 km was dominated by the RMO-Liberia group, training mixing vintage bikes and former pros runners. Ivan Schmitz, 28, won more than 1’20min in advance. “”We knew it was going to be fine, it’s the icing on the cake“, He smiles.
