Thibaud Gruel of Groupama-FDJ achieved his inaugural professional cycling victory by winning the first stage of the Boucles de la Mayenne. The 5.4km solo individual time trial prologue, held in Laval, was a significant race for the 21-year-old as he finished just three seconds ahead of Benoît Cosnefroy from Decathlon AG2R La Mondiale. Rory Townsend came in third, trailing six seconds behind. Following this opening performance, the Pro Series event will continue with another challenging stage to Juvigné on Friday, maintaining competitive general classification gaps.
Thibaud Gruel, at just 21 years old, showcased remarkable talent by winning the opening stage of the Boucles de la Mayenne with a commanding solo performance.
Completing the 5.4km individual time trial prologue in Laval, Gruel secured his first professional victory, finishing three seconds ahead of rival Benoît Cosnefroy.
The competition remains tight, with Rory Townsend finishing third just six seconds behind, maintaining the same general classification gaps as the first stage.
The Boucles de la Mayenne, part of the Pro Series, continues its four-stage journey with an exciting stage to Juvigné.
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