Has France found a new star at the Volta ao Algarve? "I can be satisfied with my feelings this week and the winter work"
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Romain Grégoire wrapped up his campaign at the Volta ao
Algarve with a strong performance, finishing fourth in the final day's time
trial and securing fourth place in the overall general classification, which
was won by Jonas Vingegaard. Grégoire also claimed the title of the best young
rider in the race.
"My feelings were pretty good. I think I handled the
flat part well. Afterwards, I did everything by feeling on the climb, I had no
more data in front of me, but it seemed to be going pretty well.
"Changing bikes
wasn't worth it for everyone, but for me, I feel so much more comfortable on a
road bike than on a time trial bike, that I felt it was important for me to
change. So I think I did the right thing. Afterwards, it's sure that it didn't
suit everyone, there was a choice to be made."
Reflecting on his overall performance, Grégoire remained
optimistic about his form heading into the coming weeks.
"I can be satisfied with my feelings this week and the
winter work. Even if there is no big result this week, I think it can come in
the coming weeks given the legs. After that, there will be a great weekend in
Ardèche next week.
"These are two races that I really like, so I hope to perform
there and go for the victory after the 2nd place last year, then a great month
of Italian March with the Strade Bianche, Tirreno-Adriatico and Milano-Sanremo,"
concluded the 22-year-old rider in an interview with Eurosport.
Fin MajorCycling Journalist
Fin Major is a UK-based writer at CyclingUpToDate and has been part of the team since 2024. He is the site’s main writer for FAQs and evergreen explainers and has written around 2,000 pieces for the platform. Alongside this work, he focuses on in-depth analysis and covers the biggest races on the calendar, including the Tour de France, the Giro d’Italia, and La Vuelta a España, providing clear context around performance trends, tactics, and key storylines.
In his reporting, Fin uses reputable data sources such as ProCyclingStats for results, statistics, and historical context. He places strong emphasis on careful sourcing, editorial accuracy, and updating articles promptly when new, verified information becomes available. Outside of writing, Fin is an active cyclist, which supports his practical understanding of the sport and its demands.
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