Gallery: Early season battles at French boucles Drôme-Ardèche
Americans Brandon McNulty and Sepp Kuss show strength in February French races.
Americans Brandon McNulty and Sepp Kuss show strength in February French races.
Danish sensation Vingegaard goes clear with Juan Ayuso in the final 30km before dropping the Spaniard to start season strong.
Roglič returns at Ardèche and Drome this weekend before Paris-Nice, Ardennes and 'lots of altitude' pave way to Tour de France push.
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While Belgium's opening weekend garners much of the attention, these two tough classics in France are worthy of your affection.
This is a picture that says a lot about early season racing — but also about the courage of cyclists in general.
With his face covered in bandages, Madouas called to mind the 1933 film The Invisible Man. Seemingly unphased the next day, he went through his normal, pre-race routine of waving to the crowd, signing autographs and chatting with journalists.
Petr Vakoc claims Drôme Classic title ahead of Jan Bakelants
Results from the 2015 Drome Classic
Samuel Dumoulin wins for the first time since May 2013 with a last-ditch attack at the Drome Classic