Rohan Dennis wins Tour La Provence as Cattaneo takes final stage

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Rohan Dennis

Rohan Dennis (BMC) crossed the line second in Marseille today to secure overall victory in Tour La Provence. 

The last stage started with four riders, including Dennis, on the same time on the General Classification, and a large group of riders only four seconds back.

Into the final 20km of the race, fireworks quickly started, and with just seconds separating himself from the overall lead, Mattia Cattaneo (Androni Giocattoli-Sidermec) launched a late challenge on the final climb into Marseille.

BMC reacted quickly with Brent Bookwalter going on the offense however with only two kilometers remaining of the race, Cattaneo had extended a lead of 25 seconds over the chasers.

While that would prove to be enough to take the stage victory, a determined Dennis dug deep to cross the line just two seconds behind the Italian rider and secure victory on the General Classification by the same margin.

“I am really happy with the form I have shown here and of course, to take the win. Normally I am not in the best condition at the early races in Europe, so this race has definitely been a big confidence boost for what’s to come over the rest of the season”, said Dennis.

Tour La Provence 2017 – stage 3 results (Aix-en-Provence – Marseille):

1Mattia Cattaneo (Androni – Sidermec)

4:05:17

2Rohan Dennis (BMC)

+02”

3Jonathan Hivert (Direct Energie)

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4Alexandre Geniez (AG2R)

+06”

5Julien El Fares (Delko Marseille Provence KTM)

+09”

6Damiano Caruso (BMC)

+11”

7Anthony Roux (FDJ)

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8Jules Roueil (France)

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9Nicolas Edet (Cofidis)

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10Maxime Bouet (Fortuneo – Vital Concept)

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Final general classification:

1Rohan Dennis (BMC)

12:55:14

2Mattia Cattaneo (Androni – Sidermec)

+02”

3Alexandre Geniez (AG2R)

+04”

4Jonathan Hivert (Direct Energie)

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5Nicolas Edet (Cofidis)

+09”

6Julien El Fares (Delko Marseille Provence KTM)

+11”

7Justin Jules (WB Veranclassic Aqua Protect)

+13”

8Anthony Maldonado (HP BTP – Auber93)

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9Damiano Carus0 (BMC)

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10Maxime Bouet (Fortuneo – Vital Concept)

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