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Adrien Boichies impresses on WorldTeam debut
First race, a hard-fought performance – and just shy of the podium: the opening chapter of Adrien Boichies’ WorldTeam career could hardly have been more intense.
After stepping up from the development ranks, the young Frenchman showed immediate presence in his first race at the highest level and was rewarded with a strong performance.
Mallorca presented itself from an untypical side. Persistent rain, strong gusts of wind and temperatures barely reaching double figures on the climbs made conditions demanding from the very start. Even on the way to the start line, it was clear this would be no gentle season opener, but a true test of resilience. The rolling course profile further promised a physically demanding race.
Trofeu Calvia in Mallorca
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The race went up and down all day, with the pace remaining high throughout. A first decisive move came midway through the race on the climb to the Coll de Sóller, where a leading group formed – with Adrien Boichies among them. In the difficult conditions, the race turned into a pure man-to-man battle.
Adrien Boichies in Mallorca
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Boichies stayed at the front through the decisive phase and was only dropped by a duo in the final 15 kilometres. In the end, just a few seconds separated him from his first professional podium – a strong result on WorldTeam debut. A performance that leaves plenty to look forward to, and a promising start to his first season at the top level.
Once again, Red Bull – BORA – hansgrohe claimed fourth place at the Trofeu Calvià, mirroring last year’s result achieved by Frederik Wandahl with a similarly courageous ride.
Vielversprechender Auftakt in seine erste Saison im WorldTeam
