The steep finish of the 5th stage of the Tour de l’Avenir, which took in particular the Col de la Cruzille (4.7 km at 5.1%) and the Côte de Terreau (2.1 km at 6.6%), smiled at Spaniard Ivan Romeo. Came out in a strong suit about fifteen terminals from the finish located in Aiguebelette-le-Lac, the 20-year-old runner, already a professional within the Movistar formation and who notably participated in Paris-Roubaix and the Tour of Flanders in the spring. , resisted the return of the peloton.
The Swiss Jan Christen, brother of Fabio, winner of the 4th stage on Wednesday, took second place at 7 seconds, a group of about fifteen elements following at 12 seconds from the winner. Among them was the Dane Simon Dalby, who therefore retains the overall lead ahead of the Frenchman Mathys Rondel. He will pass a hell of a test on Friday, with a 6th stage which will end at the top of the Col de la Loze, a climb of 23.3 km at an average speed of 7.3% which should upset the classification.
