Plancher-les-Mines. Cyclosportive des 3 Ballons: "You have to be a fanatic because with this cold and wind, it's impossible to enjoy the race."

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Plancher-les-Mines. Cyclosportive des 3 Ballons: "You have to be a fanatic because with this cold and wind, it's impossible to enjoy the race."

Plancher-les-Mines. Cyclosportive des 3 Ballons: "You have to be a fanatic because with this cold and wind, it's impossible to enjoy the race."

For this new edition, the "Les 3 Ballons Chef de File" cyclosportive was well-watered this Saturday, June 7. The 2,700 riders registered for the two events were not spared by the rain and the icy wind. The start was given from Ronchamp and the finish was at La Planche des Belles Filles, after 95 or 183 km.
It was under a torrential downpour that the first cyclists crossed the finish line at La Planche des Belles Filles. Photo Patrick Bar
It was under a torrential downpour that the first cyclists crossed the finish line at La Planche des Belles Filles. Photo Patrick Bar

The last few pedal strokes are difficult. It's a real pain. It was under a deluge that the first cyclists crossed the finish line at La Planche des Belles Filles. It was around 10:35 a.m. on Saturday, June 7. The riders had set off three hours earlier from Ronchamp . "It's a great race, but it's too cold," said a trembling Antoine Didelot, originally from...

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