The final ascent was the scene of the outcome of this Classic Grand Besançon Doubs and Lenny Martinez knew it. Attacking three kilometers from the finish, the Groupama-FDJ rider dropped the Norwegian Adne Holter a kilometer further to win in front of Victor Langellotti. While a solo victory loomed, the Frenchman was surprised by the return of the Monegasque but was able to put in one last push to win.
Winner of the Classic Var and the Trofeo Laigueglia this year, and best young rider of the Gran Camino and the Tour of Catalonia, Lenny Martinez is in dazzling form and has confirmed expectations. The one who will certainly join Bahrain-Victorious nevertheless continues to shine under the colors of Groupama-FDJ.
“I attacked where I wanted. I immediately opened up a gap but it was really difficult. At 300 m, I saw a runner coming in and I said to myself I must not fart. But now, I’m super happy,” reacted the man who finished second last year. “It’s incredible to win there, especially for the team. I’m very happy to give them the victory this year. »
This race was also marked by the return of Groupama-FDJ leader David Gaudu (third this Friday), who will continue on Saturday with the Tour du Jura on Saturday before the Flèche Wallonne and Liège-Bastogne-Liège next week.
