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[DIRECT] 2022 cycling tour: follow the second stage live between Pointe-à-Pitre and Petit-Canal
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Par RCI
06/08/2022 – 15:59
Guadeloupe
The second stage of the Guadeloupe 2022 cycling tour can be followed live on RCI and minute-by-minute on our website. On the program for this Saturday, August 6, a departure from Pointe-à-Pitre at noon to arrive at Petit-Canal. The 156 km course should be challenging for everyone given the weather forecasts which announce a tropical wave. The yellow alert was triggered yesterday which did not prevent the organizers from maintaining the event. The Guillaume Dauschy yellow jersey is eagerly awaited.
RCI app users can track the minute-by-minute by clicking here.
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15:58
06/08
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Stage 2 podium
On the first step of the podium of this second stage we find Florian Rapiteau of Laval Cycling, on the second step Hermann Keller of Team Embrace. Finally, it is Yannis Agricole of the USCG who completes this top three.
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15:35
06/08
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Florian Rapiteau wins the second stage of the Tour 2022
Florian Rapiteau has just crossed the finish line at Petit-Canal.
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15:32
06/08
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Florian Rapiteau remains in the lead 2 km from the finish
The race saw its last pedal strokes. Florian Rapiteau, Laval Cycling rider is only 2km from the finish line. The peloton activates and accelerates for these last kilometers.
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15:29
06/08
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Home stretch
Less than ten kilometers remain to be covered. The peloton arrived in the town of Petit-Canal. The man in the lead maintains his lead of 40 seconds. Florian Rapiteau of Laval Cycling heads towards the finish line.
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15:23
06/08
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The gap between the leading man and the peloton is narrowing
More than 38 seconds ahead for Florian Rapiteau who will have to make a colossal effort not to see his gap shrink any further. The final sprint promises to be eventful.
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15:11
06/08
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The last 20 kilometers of racing
And here is the end of the race that is looming. The runners only have 20 km to go before crossing the finish line.
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15:01
06/08
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Florian Rapiteau still alone in the lead
As the riders head towards the town of Le Moule, Florian Rapiteau of Laval Cycling is still going it alone in the lead. The peloton is 1’40 seconds behind.
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14:50
06/08
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120 km traveled
The finish line is getting closer. Cyclists are currently crossing Saint-François before taking the direction of Le Moule. The 120 km traveled are beginning to be felt. Refueling is essential for more than one runner.
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14:44
06/08
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The platoon is also reforming
The riders give everything to close the gap with the front of the peloton. They advance at a steady pace, however Florian Rapiteau of Laval Cycling maintains his lead and maintains a 1’35 second gap with the rest of the peloton.
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14:36
06/08
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59 seconds behind for the peloton
Things are starting to really pick up speed. After crossing Sainte-Anne, the peloton takes the direction of Saint-François. Florian Rapiteau of Laval Cycling is still in the lead and the peloton is 59 seconds behind.
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14:28
06/08
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The top of the Salines crossed
The sloping and relatively long coast of the top of the Salines will have overcome some enthusiasm. The hill was crossed without incident but slowed down the less brave. The morphology of the peloton has not been the same since. Very grouped until then, the peloton is now spread out longer.
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14:15
06/08
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88 km traveled
The race is progressing at a good pace. The sky is warmer than expected and the runners can ride dry. The aid station is open, it’s an opportunity to rehydrate and regain some strength to hold on until the finish. They have already swallowed 88 km.
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13:55
06/08
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Eustache and Rapiteau still in the lead
The two riders at the head of the race maintain their lead. They are 1’04 ahead of the peloton.
Florian Rapiteau of Laval Cycling and Cédric Eustache of ATM Cycling are determined to stay ahead.
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13:46
06/08
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The mid-race peloton
The distance between the two men in front and the rest of the peloton is considerably reduced because the riders in the back have redoubled their pedal strokes. They are approaching the Berlette roundabout at Morne-à-l’Eau, which is 77 km away, or two short kilometers before halfway through the race.
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13:35
06/08
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The wind, a key element
Today’s event has the particularity of being played in a particularly windy area. Riders have to deal with and deal with big gusts of wind. The two leading men are currently 1’20 ahead of the rest of the peloton.
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13:32
06/08
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Florian Rapiteau and Cédric Eustache in the lead
The peloton has completely changed, currently approaching Morne-à-l’Eau, two new men are in the lead, Céddric Eustache of ATM Cycling and Florian Rapiteau of Laval Cycling.
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13:23
06/08
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More than one man in mind
After leading the race in tandem with Veluko Stoinic of Team Corratec, Guadeloupe’s Adrien Alidor is now alone in first place. The USR Velo rider distanced him at Petit-Canal where the latter had a slack.
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13:13
06/08
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New fall
The wet pavement is therefore slippery. This is felt in view of this new fall. A rider from the Martinique team fell, fortunately not taking any other rider with him.
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13:09
06/08
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Robin Plamondon broken down
Premier Tech U23 rider Robin Plamondon had a technical problem with his rear wheel. His team hastened to get the bike back in working order so that it could leave as soon as possible.
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13:02
06/08
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A big fall in the peloton
Several runners fell at the level of Port-Louis. This incident therefore delayed less than a dozen cyclists who will have to catch up.
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