Results Chrono des Nations 2025 | Joshua Tarling triumphs against the clock to prove prowess as one of world's leading time-trial specialists
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Joshua Tarling confirmed his status as one of the world’s premier time-trial specialists with another emphatic victory at the Chrono des Nations, stopping the clock at 51 minutes 12 seconds over the 45-kilometre course in Les Herbiers. The 21-year-old Brit averaged 52.6 km/h, mastering the damp, technical roads to claim his second career win in the French time trial spectacle.
Light rain early in the afternoon made conditions slippery, but Tarling attacked the course from the start. He was already fastest at the opening checkpoint in 12:20, then extended his advantage at halfway with 39:41, more than 40 seconds quicker than Jay Vine and almost a minute ahead of Stefan Küng. From there, he never faltered, powering through the closing kilometres to record one of the fastest ever times in race history.
Behind him, Vine continued his breakout season against the clock, finishing second at +30 seconds after a controlled ride that kept him clear of the rest. Küng, a three-time winner in Les Herbiers, was unable to repeat his past dominance; the Swiss champion crossed the line third, 1 minute 15 seconds down, having lost time through the hilly mid-section.
Further back, Rémi Cavagna delivered an encouraging performance to take fourth in 52:49, narrowly ahead of Søren Wærenskjold on 52:55, with Mikkel Bjerg next in 53:03 after setting the early benchmark. The French pair Thibault Guernalec and Emilien Jeannière both finished inside the top ten, rounding out a strong home showing on a course that rewarded smooth pacing and precise bike handling.
The victory marks Tarling’s ninth career win and his third major time-trial triumph of 2025, following successes at the Giro d’Italia and the UAE Tour. It also extends Britain’s proud record at the Chrono des Nations, which has long served as an end-of-season showcase for the world’s purest specialists.
For Tarling, still only 21, it was another display of controlled power and maturity beyond his years — a performance that underlined why he is already viewed as the next great figure in the discipline.
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Kieran Wood is a sports journalist based in Wales and has been active in journalism since 2022. He regularly contributes to DartsNews.com and CyclingUpToDate.com, where he covers professional cycling and darts. In cycling, his work includes liveblogs from major races, including the Tour de France, the Giro d’Italia, and La Vuelta a España, alongside race reports and analysis. He has also conducted interviews with professional riders.
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