Do not declare victory too quickly… Two riders raise their arms (too soon) during the Tour de Normandie

It was Mathis Le Berre (Côtes-d’Armor-Marie Morin-U) who won the 40th edition of the Tour de Normandie cyclist this Sunday. He won ahead of two other Frenchmen: Thomas Bonnet (Vendée U) and Paul Penhoët (Groupama-FDJ). So much for the (real) result of the general.

Two other runners thought they had won (stages) in one of the oldest sports competitions in the region, but in fact… no. Dumplings that amused those who followed the return event after two years of absence due to Covid-19. The first is called Jordan Habets, it was on the second day, the longest (187 kilometers) between Le Neubourg (Eure) and Forges-les-Eaux (Seine-Maritime). At the front of the race, about fifteen kilometers from the finish, “he disputed the sprint with his breakaway companion”, says West France. The Dutchman raised his arms… before realizing that there was still one lap to go. A few seconds of hesitation, and terrible discomfort.

Nice failure on the 2nd stage of the Tour of Normandy (2.2) with the Dutchman Jordan Habets who celebrated a lap too early when crossing the line, 14km from the finish. This duo was then taken up for a sprint victory by Casper van Uden (DSM Development). #TDN2022 pic.twitter.com/oC68vgT7da

— The Gruppetto (@TheGruppetto) March 22, 2022

Bis repetita, during the seventh and last stage of the event, yesterday. The peloton was to join Ducey-les-Chéris, in the Channel, in Caen (Calvados). Breton Nolann Mahoudo, 19, also shared his (false) joy. He will finally finish 25th, a little later, explains Actu.fr this Monday in an article titled “dumpling alert”.

Fail on the Tour of Normandy, episode 2. On the last stage, Nolann Mahoudo made a mistake by one lap. The Frenchman raised his arms on the line but 3km from the finish. The Dutchman Coen Vermeltfoort gleaned the stage and Mathis Le Berre (at Arkéa in 2023) the general. #TDN2022 pic.twitter.com/kh1gYLaMAo

— The Gruppetto (@TheGruppetto) March 27, 2022

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