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2mo ago

Rémi Cavagna Wins Third French Time‑Trial Title at La Tour‑du‑Pin

The victory highlights Groupama‑FDJ's depth as a searing heatwave is forcing teams to change starters and raising fresh health concerns for the road races.

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L'Auvergnat de 30 ans, déjà sacré en 2020 et 2023, s'est imposé à plus de 48 km/heure de moyenne. [© Luca Bettini / AFP]
Le champion de France Dorion Godon (C) lors d'une victoire d'étape au Tour de Romandie, le 1er mai 2026 à Orbe, en Suisse
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Overview

  • Rémi Cavagna claimed his third national time‑trial crown on Thursday, beating defending champion Bruno Armirail and team‑mate Ewen Costiou over a 29 km course.
  • Groupama‑FDJ placed multiple riders among the top finishers, underlining the team's strength in the chrono and giving it a tactical edge for the coming road events.
  • A severe heatwave pushed temperatures to about 33°C and produced medical incidents, including a reported hyperthermia case, which influenced who started and how teams managed riders.
  • The women's road race is under way with defending champion Marie Le Net expressing concern for competitors' health and coverage available on Eurosport 1 and France 3.
  • For Sunday's elite men's race Dorian Godon and Romain Grégoire are named principal favourites with Paul Seixas and Kevin Vauquelin absent, and the amateur men's event will be shown on HBO Max and VéloTV.