
Valentin Madouas overcame intense heat and a series of tough climbs in northern France to claim a dramatic solo victory in his country’s Road Championships.
Madouas attacked 21 kilometres from the line and stayed away to the finish, claiming the win ahead of Groupama-FDJ teammate Rudy Molard by nearly two minutes. Julien Bernard (Trek-Segafredo), a further 12 seconds down, took the bronze.