Valentin Paret-Peintre: "It’s great fun riding like this"

June 14 th 2026 - 18:06

"It’s a position I enjoy. I really enjoy riding like this in a good breakaway, and even if there’s no victory at the end, I’m still happy with my day.

The balance is really good. I felt good from the first day to the last and I even think I improved over the week. That was sort of the aim – to give myself confidence ahead of the Tour – and I’ve achieved that. That will be my goal for the season; I’ll be going for victories and, why not, the polka-dot jersey."

14/06/2026 – Tour Auvergne Rhône Alpes - Etape 8 – Beaufort / Plateau de Solaison - Brison (120,1 km) - Valentin Paret-Peintre (Soudal-Quick Step) en tête de l'échappée
14/06/2026 – Tour Auvergne Rhône Alpes - Etape 8 – Beaufort / Plateau de Solaison - Brison (120,1 km) - Valentin Paret-Peintre (Soudal-Quick Step) en tête de l'échappée © A.S.O./Gaetan Flamme

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