12 June 2016
IAM Cycling
THE ANALYSIS
As stated upon the arrival by Lionel Marie, who along with Eddy Seigneur is acting as a directeur sportif for the team at the Dauphiné: Ive seen our riders apply themselves throughout the week, the French DS explained. Those who are likely to go to the Tour de France are ready. For the others, this event has been a great learning opportunity. Sondre Holst Enger discovered the high mountains. Oliver Naesen, often overly generous in his efforts, learned to conserve throughout a stage. Jérôme Coppel and Stef Clement went beyond my expectations. And then finally, Clement Chevrier and Jonathan Fumeaux did a ton of work throughout this Dauphiné. Their efforts helped the team immensely.
THE RETURN WINNERS
Stef Clement and Jérôme Coppel. I have only two words to say: chapeau and respect. Lionel Marie concluded. Before a race, we tend to do a big block of training, Stef Clement explained. Ultimately, my injury was a blessing in disguise. I was forced into a period of rest. I worked well during the altitude training camp, and I arrived at the Dauphiné relatively fresh. That is the reason I have been so strong this week. I am a happy man.
THE PERFORMANCE
By Stef Clement. Finishing the stage with the favorites such as Contador, Froome and Porte at the top of the Superdévoluy climb, Stef Clement has earned himself a good place in the overall standings. Having taken fourteenth in the stage, he has seized fifteenth place overall, 5’48’ behind the winner Christopher Froome.
THE GOOD POINT
To Sondre Holst Enger. The goal was to test him at the World Tour level, said Lionel Marie. He responded well, although we are still left feeling hungry. But one thing is for sure, he showed great concentration, which is something that he lacked earlier in the season. And then with Aleksejs Saramotins and Oliver Naesen, he was able to find a good rhythm for working together. This bodes well for the future.
Picture Coppel – BettiniPhoto2016
