DIRECT. Paris – Tours: De Lie, Pedersen, Madouas… Follow the Dead Leaves Classic live

Traditionally reserved for sprinters, Paris – Tours underwent a life-saving facelift in 2018, integrating vineyard paths on its threadlike route, often synonymous with boredom when the wind did not show up. Six years later, the elite of sprinters, but also of Flandriens, will meet in Chartres, this Sunday, October 6 for the 118th edition.

Pumped up by his victory in Binche at the start of the week, Arnaud De Lie (Lotto-Dsnty) will be one of the men to beat on a track that suits him. Also winner this week, Jasper Philipsen (Alpecin-Deceuninck) has regained confidence after a season during which he alternated between heat and cold.

Another big fish, Mads Pedersen (Lidl-Trek) wants to end his most prolific season in the best possible way.

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In the French contingent, Valentin Madouas (Groupama-FDJ) wants to brighten up a gloomy season saved by silver at the Olympics. Ditto for Christophe Laporte (Visma-Lease a bike), discreet but in bronze in Paris.