On Sunday, Victor Lafay played with the tough guys at the Faun-Drôme Classic (1.Pro). When the race took off at the Col de la Grande Limite, he found himself in the lead with Juan Ayuso (UAE Team Emirates), Maury Vincenant (Quick-Step Alpha Vinyl) and Jonas Weinggaard (Jumbo-Visma), the ultimate winner. A little surprise for him. “I was in great shape the previous week (On the Alpine Maritimes and Farr tour, editor’s note) But this week the training was a little more difficult. My legs were stiff and during the race, I didn’t have great feelings either. But in the end, they responded well anyway.”capable of a microphone DirectVelo.
At the Côte des Roberts, when the four knights had barely made contact with the leading group, Juan Ayuso and Jonas Vinggaard accelerated. “Yusu rode hard, it was crazy stuff. But when they came out, I didn’t have enough confidence in myself to try to make the connection, it’s a shame, Regrets the hostility of Cofidis. I might be able to continue, but I wanted to keep some for later because there are still some bumps.”
“Maybe I lost”
The 26-year-old jockey fancied a comeback for his group, thanks in particular to the work of Leonard Kamna (BORA-Hansgrohe). “He is a very good rider. I told myself we would get a chance to ride and go home. However, I made a mistake because everyone was getting everything out, even our cam. The agreement was good but it wasn’t very effective”. Peloton took the table before climbing Alex, as Julien Alaphilippe (Quick-Step Alpha Vinyl), Benot Cosnefroy (AG2R Citroën) and leader Guillaume Martin, who went on to finish second at Etoile-sur-Rhone. “It’s good for the team.”judge Victor Lafay, who was able to finish the top 20 list (see ranking).
The stage winner finished at the 2021 Tour of Italy without regrets. “I wouldn’t have defeated Vingegaard anyway, but I could have probably made him lose to Guillaume for the win, I smile. But it was a good weekend. I’m happy with my current model.” The virus that ruined its end of last season (I read here) now seems far-fetched. “I am very much in the game. I am happy with the start of the season and I think it should continue well,” Concludes. Victor Lafay will now continue with the Copa Liguelia and Tirreno-Adriatico.
