Published on : 04/08/2026
In Les Sables-d’Olonne, the Cofidis team was unable to find a way through in the sprint finish of the second stage of the Pays de La Loire Tour. Our riders remain well-positioned in the general classification ahead of two hilly and decisive stages for the overall standings.
The second stage of the Pays de La Loire Tour did not end as hoped on Wednesday, April 8, 2028. In Les Sables-d’Olonne, the Cofidis team failed to shine in the mass sprint finish. But our riders are in good form and remain in contention in the general classification ahead of the final two stages.
The reaction
Benjamin Giraud, sport director : The day was controlled by the leader’s team, the NSN Cycling Team, which managed to neutralize a breakaway of four riders. We headed toward a bunch sprint at a rather chaotic finish, where the team worked exceptionally well in the final stretch to put Bryan Coquard in the best possible position. Unfortunately, the sprint didn’t go as we had hoped.