Romain Grégoire Wins Faun Ardèche Classic After Leaders Take Wrong Turn
The French cyclist secured an unexpected victory as a navigational error by the leading group in the final kilometer left him uncontested at the finish line.
- Romain Grégoire, a 22-year-old cyclist from Groupama-FDJ, won the Faun Ardèche Classic after a surprising mistake by the lead group in the final kilometer.
- The error occurred when several top contenders, including Juan Ayuso and Marc Hirschi, followed a wrong route at a roundabout near the finish line.
- Grégoire expressed disbelief at his victory, noting that he crossed the line without needing to sprint due to the navigational mishap.
- This incident follows a similar navigational error during the Tour de l'Algarve in February, raising concerns about race safety and route clarity.
- The Faun Ardèche Classic, a key race in the French cycling calendar, featured strong teams like UAE Team Emirates, but their dominance was disrupted by the unexpected turn of events.
Ouest-France 