Felix Gall struggles against strong Groupama - FDJ at Classic Grand Besançon Doubs: "Maybe I should have waited a little longer"

After fifth place at yesterday's Classic Grand Besançon Doubs, fourth place was the maximum possible in the legs of Felix Gall at today's Tour du Jura. The Austrian from Decathlon AG2R La Mondiale pushed hard at the foot of the climb, but eventually paid for his efforts and couldn't follow the winner David Gaudu.

"There was a good pace all day with the early breakaway and I felt much better than yesterday," he explained at the finish. "I was also much better placed on the final climb and I did well. I tried to attack twice, maybe I should have waited a little longer. But it was a good day, I was active in the final, it’s positive."

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