Dorian Godon wins the Tour de Vendée, Paul Seixas finishes seventh in the Tour of Lombardy
While French champion Dorian Godon won the sprint finish at the Tour de Vendée, securing another victory for the team, their 26th of the season, Paul Seixas made his mark in his first Tour of Lombardy, finishing in a remarkable seventh place.
Paul Seixas
«I am proud of what we have achieved today.»
«I really enjoyed this race. It was very intense, our opponents set a fast pace throughout the race and we had to work hard on every climb to be well positioned at the top and descend in good conditions. My teammates did a lot to help me throughout the day. I couldn't catch up with the riders in front of me on my own and I was caught up by a small group, but I gave it my all right to the finish line to secure seventh place. A top 10 finish in my first Monument is already a very good result. In recent weeks, I've taken a step forward both physically and mentally. I proved to myself that I belong here. All the hard work throughout the season has paid off, and I'm happy to finish on a high note.»
Dorian Godon
«The finish really suited me well.»
«This is my second victory this week. The finish suited me really well, with that uphill sprint. I tried to save my energy all day and stay calm so I could be at the front in the final. Noa Isidore did a superb job of getting me into the perfect position before the descent. I stayed in the slipstream for a bit before launching my sprint, because there was a headwind, and it worked out well for me. I'm going to try to recover well before Paris-Tours, because it's a great race and I feel like I'm in good shape.»
