Thibaud Gruel (Groupama-FDJ) claimed the opening stage of the Boucles de la Mayenne on Thursday.
The 21-year-old blasted through the 5.4km solo individual time trial prologue in Laval to take his first pro win over compatriot Benoît Cosnefroy (Decathlon AG2R La Mondiale) by three seconds.
Results
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As it happened: Alpecin-Premier Tech emerge as the masters from an epic breakaway day on Tour de France stage 17
Jasper Philipsen closes the gap in green jersey competition after stunning win on 174.7km stage from Chambéry to Voiron -
Adam Yates struggles against stomach problems and time cut to survive stage 17 of Tour de France
Tadej Pogačar's key teammate had a tough day on the bike on Wednesday -
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Tour de France GC standings – No major changes at the top of the standings following breakaway triumph on stage 17
Tadej Pogačar remains in yellow ahead of Remco Evenepoel and Isaac del Toro in Voiron
