Paul Lapeira
" This jersey, I'm going to hang it on the wall "
"I'm going to hang this jersey on my wall. Breaking away was part of the plan this morning at the start of the stage. I have good speed, so I knew I would be able to fight for the best climber's jersey. I knew the guys who were with me at the front well, especially Thomas Champion, who also lives in Chambéry (Savoie). I quickly realized that it could work and I did everything I could to cross the two lines in the lead. I'm very happy. A distinctive jersey for my first Grand tour, it's wonderful! I'm going to enjoy it to the fullest. These are things that don't happen often in a career."
"These are things that don't happen often in a career.
The news
Clément Venturini 6th of the Tro-Bro-Léon
Clément Venturinitook sixth place in the Tro-Bro Léon on Sunday. The rider had taken fifth place in the Grand Prix du Morbihan yesterday.
50
Key number
Paul Lapeirais originally from Manche (50). LikeMikaël Cherel, he grew up in Saint-Hilaire-du-Harcouët. Mikaël was Paul's idol when he was a child. The rider has given him a lot of advice over the years.
At 22, Paul is discovering the roads of Giro for the first time. It is his first Grand tour. Having ridden for the AG2R CITROËN U19 and AG2R CITROËN U23 teams, Paul is now in his second professional season with the AG2R CITROËN team. It should be noted thatAndrea Vendrametook thirteenth place in the stage.
