2023-07-16 23:04:05
He left with his right leg bandaged, his physique still marked by his heavy fall the day before. Already not comfortable in the mountains in normal times, Adrien Petit (Intermarché Circus Wanty) started down on Sunday on the fifteenth stage between Les Gets and Saint-Gervais Mont-Blanc to try to reach the finish at the top in the time and not be disqualified because of too great a gap with the winner of the day. Mission accomplished with a 154th place almost 36 minutes behind Dutchman Wout Poels. And with the reward of the combative of the day prize once the line is crossed.
“It’s a shame to have to fall to have to get on the podium, he laughs at the microphone of France Télévisions. I had a nightmare today, I wouldn’t wish it on my worst enemy. The first fall (after 50 kilometers) saved me the day, otherwise I’ll be home. She put me back in the game, I was able to get back into the cars. I was so supported by the grupetto, I said to myself: I have to insist. All the teams were encouraging me, it was great. »
“Another stage with 5000 meters of elevation…”
The French rider, 145th overall, will therefore attack the third week of the Grande Boucle with the still alive hope of reaching the Champs-Elysées in a week. “There is still a stage with 5000 meters of elevation, this one can put you out, he dreads, referring to Wednesday between Saint-Gervais and Courchevel. But it’s good that there is the time trial, it will be two pretty cool days. »
Because on Monday, he and the rest of the peloton will enjoy a rest day in the Alps. The next day, they will compete in a time trial between Passy and Combloux, a type of stage where you have to achieve a time greater than 25% of the best rider of the day to be disqualified. What to take the departures of the 22.4 km of Tuesday with serenity.
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