Barely 7 months after the 2023 edition, which was won impressively by Arnaud De Lie (Lotto Dstny), took place this Sunday the 6th edition of the Lotto Famenne Ardenne Classic. And it is once again the Bull of Lescheret who imposed himself! For his return to competition after a month of absence, From Lie has found its way back to success… its first in 2024! At the end of a sprint for strong men, the young Belgian from Lotto Dstny beat the French Axel Zingle (Cofidis) and Maxim Van Gils (Lotto Dstny).
Arnaud De Lie’s victory on the Famenne Ardenne Classi
Zingle vs De Lie
Like every year in this event, we witness a lively race. A breakaway of 9 riders was initially formed, before being recaptured. In the different difficulties offered by the final circuit, notably with the Côte de Roy (3.4km at 4.2%), the punchers try to make the difference. But the training Lotto Dstny ofArnaud De Lie, Israel-Premier Tech of Hugo Hofstetter And Cofidis ofAxel Zingle take charge of the race and want to encourage a sprint.
And this is the scenario we are witnessing. Axel Zingle launches this false-flat sprint going up from afar, the Frenchman seems very strong, no one manages to take his wheel… except a certain Arnaud De Lie. The duel is launched between the two sprinter-punchers, who are both returning from a month’s break after a difficult start to the season. In the last 100 meters, From Lie finds the resources to make a final push. The Belgian overtakes the Frenchman and wins for the second time in a row in his home race! On the line, he is ahead Zingle and his teammate Maxim Van Gils (Lotto Dstny). A real relief for From Liewho had raised his arms for the last time… on the 2023 edition of the Famenne Ardenne Classicor 210 days later!
