Dorian Godon wins the Tour Vendée, Paul Seixas finishes seventh in the Tour Lombardy
While French champion Dorian Godon won the sprint finish at the Tour Vendée, securing another victory for the team, their 26th of the season, Paul Seixas made his mark in his first Tour Lombardy, finishing in a remarkable seventh place.
Paul Seixas
"I'm proud of what we did 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 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".
"It's my second win this week. The finish really suited me, with that sprint over the hump. I tried to save my strength all day and stay calm so I could be out in front in the finish. Noa Isidore did a superb job of replacing me perfectly before the descent. I stayed in the wheels for a while before starting my sprint, as there was a headwind, and that 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 I'm in good shape."
