The runners of the FDJ Nouvelle-Aquitaine Futuroscope, all smiling, are waiting for the party at the foot of their podium. Marta Cavalli & Evita Muzic are celebrating the completion of the first women’s CIC Mont Ventoux Denivele Challenges.
They celebrated their opponents rather than their competitors on the final climb to the top of the Geant De Provence. The French champion said, “We managed to win the race perfectly.” Her face was etched by heat and effort. “We had someone in breakaway, it worked perfectly, and then we managed to climb. Stephen Delcourt’s runners were announced favorites and unrolled their scores. Their manager laughed and said that they had no credit for this win because the girls were flawless. Marta Cavalli was then able to complete the task after being taken on a steamroller FDJ set. The Fleche wallonne in the spring and the Amstel Gold Race at the spring were completed by Marta Cavalli, who had just returned from an altitude training camp. Cavalli calmly stated that the plan was to trust me, and place myself in the best positions. When I saw the summit from two kilometers away I attempted to attack.
Mass was declared. Evita Muzic, the last stage of rocket, didn’t even have to go into action, and could be third. Clara Koppenburg (Cofidis) said that it was amazing to see them in action. Marta, 2nd on Tuesday, was also impressive. I was at his wheel, but I resolved to keep my pace and be focused on me. The German was too weak to win. The myth Ventoux was a dream of the FDJ Nouvelle Aquitaine Futuroscope, and its star from Italy.
