Cristian Rodriguez and his team Arkéa-B&B Hotels shook up the Mercan’Tour Classic Alpes-Maritimes 2025 on Monday, May 26, in the Col de la Couillole. The Spaniard now has a lead of nearly two minutes over the chasing group before the final climb to Valberg. The race can be followed live via video stream.
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The number of Cristian Rodriguez and his team Arkéa-B&B Hotels. The Spaniard leads the Mercan’Tour Classic Alpes-Maritimes 2025 on Monday, May 26. He initiated the action in the Col de la Couillole. Rodriguez now has a lead of nearly two minutes over the chasing group before the final climb to Valberg. This 5th edition will crown a new winner as the previous champions are not participating. The race can be followed live via video stream.
- A classic for climbers. The Mercan’Tour Classic Alpes-Maritimes is known for its mountainous profile and demanding route. It leaves no room for sprinters and highlights the best climbers in the peloton. The past winners’ list attests to this. The event features three ascents, including the final arrival in Valberg and the famous Col de la Couillole.
- 12 teams with only four World Tour teams at the start. The lineup is expected to be slightly less competitive due to a date change imposed on the event organizers. The United Nations Ocean Conference, an international political event taking place in Nice the week of the original date (June 9-13), forced the event to change dates in an already packed cycling calendar.
- Who will succeed Lenny Martinez? This change could make the race more open. A fierce battle is expected for the final victory. Jordan Jegat (TotalEnergies), Cristian Rodriguez (Arkéa-B&B Hotels), Jesus Herrada (Cofidis), Léo Bisiaux, and Nans Peters (Decathlon AG2R La mondiale) are the riders to watch throughout the day.
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