Sam Bennett
«A great victory after a difficult day of racing.»
«It was a difficult day of racing. The leading group had a big lead and the riders in the breakaway were fighting for the overall classification. On top of that, the wind was strong, which made it difficult to catch up with them. My teammates had to work extra hard and did an excellent job of controlling the race and bringing me back to the front of the peloton at a crucial moment. The last three kilometres required an intense effort. In the end, I was able to launch my sprint from the back with enough speed to take the win. It's a very good result and I'm happy with what the team and I achieved over the weekend.»
Luke Rowe
«Total commitment from all the riders»
«Today, even though we had riders in the top 10 of the general classification, we decided to give it our all for the stage victory with Sam Bennett. This required total commitment from the whole team, showing the riders» confidence in their sprinter. Everyone really put in a solid performance and that ultimately allowed us to win two stages on this Tour de la Provence. It's fantastic for the whole team, but also for Luke Roberts and me as sports directors; it's an ideal start to the season. Winning is always something prestigious."
The information
Two DECATHLON AG2R LA MONDIALE riders in the top 10 of the overall classification
After an intense final stage, Sander de Pestel (8th) and Dorian Godon (10th) retain their places in the top 10 of the Tour de Provence general classification.
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The figure
During the 2025 Tour de la Provence, former Irish champion Sam Bennett won two sprints, on the first and third – and final – stages. This is the perfect start to his season.
