Tiesj Benoot Finishes Seventh in Thrilling Bretagne Classic
Mick van Dijke’s bold move on a tricky gravel section set the stage for an exciting race at the Bretagne Classic. The Dutchman initially rode alongside Stefan Küng with a significant lead, but ultimately had to let Küng go. This opened the door for Tiesj Benoot to make his move and he attacked on several climbs, causing the elite group to thin out considerably. However, Benoot was unable to close the gap before the finish line, finishing in seventh place.
Sports director Robert Wagner commented on the team’s performance, saying, “Seventh place is a fair result in the end. It is a pity that we are not on the podium, but our riders rode a great race. We are in good shape for the Canadian races.”
The Bretagne Classic – Ouest-France saw Valentin Madouas of Groupama – FDJ take the top spot, followed by Mathieu Burgaudeau of TotalEnergies and Felix Großschartner of UAE Team Emirates. Benoot’s impressive display earned him a respectable seventh place finish.
The race was not without its challenges, as the hot weather took its toll on some riders. Wagner noted that Christophe Laporte had to drop out of the peloton due to the heat. However, overall, the Jumbo-Visma team put in a solid performance.
With the Bretagne Classic behind them, Jumbo-Visma looks forward to the upcoming Canadian races with confidence.
