Marc Sarreau: «It feels good.»
«The finish was intense. Paul Lapeira was in front on the last lap. In the peloton, we kept up well with the attacks and when the breakaway riders were caught, I was well positioned with Clément Venturini, who put me in a good spot. With the headwind, I made my move 250 metres from the line. It's a real relief because it's been a long time since I last won. I've had my share of problems, injuries, crashes, an iliac artery operation, Covid... It feels good. Next Sunday, I'll be tackling the Roue Tourangelle, which I've already won, in high spirits.»[/su_quote]
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Marc Sarreau's victory is the first success of 2022 for the AG2R CITROËN team. This is the second time Marc Sarreau has won Cholet Pays de Loire and the 13th victory of his professional career. He won in 2019. He had not won since Paris-Bourges 2019.
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Marc Sarreau and the AG2R CITROËN team lead the Coupe de France
Thanks to his victory in Cholet-Pays de Loire, Marc Sarreau takes the lead in the Coupe de France. The AG2R CITROËN team consolidates its first place in the team classification. Paul Lapeira, caught 500 metres from the finish line and fourth the day before the Classic Loire Atlantique, is sixth in the youth classification.
