Euro racing this week: Bessèges, Etruschi and Spain’s season opener
The five-day “star” of Bessèges dates back to the early 1970s and has since grown into France’s first stage race of the year.
Etoile de Besseges
Etoile de Besseges
Hutarovich wins Bessèges opener
Yauheni Hutarovich (FDJ) won the opening stage of the five-day Étoile de Bessèges in Tuesday’s 150km run from Beaucaire to Bellegarde in southern France.
Dumoulin wins Etoile de Bessèges
Samuel Dumoulin overcomes relegation in Stage 4 to take the overall at the Etoile de Bessèges.
Molmy wins stage at l’Etoile de Bessèges after Dumoulin relegated
French rider Arnaud Molmy pulled the double Saturday, winning the fourth stage at the l’Etoile de Bessèges and moving into the overall lead in what proved to be a controversial finale.
Dumoulin takes third stage at Bessèges
Samuel Dumoulin (Cofidis) notched a victory in Friday’s third stage at the l’Etoile de Bessèges. Dumoulin out-kicked Borut Bozic (Vacansoleil) to end his two-day winning streak at the five-day French race. Bozic, winner of the opening two stages, came through second and retained the overall lead.