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Lizzie Deignan (Trek-Segafredo wins GP de Plouay 2020
Lizzie Deignan (Trek-Segafredo wins GP de Plouay 2020 (Image credit: Getty Images Sport)

One of the most exciting late-season one-day races on the calendar, GP de Plouay returns to Brittany, France on August 30. It is also is one of the longest-standing one-day races for women embarking on its 20th edition and is once again hosting the top riders in the world including defending champion Lizzie Deignan (Trek-Segafredo).

Last year, Deignan won a two-up battle for the title ahead of compatriot Lizzy Banks (then Équipe Paule Ka), while Chiara Consonni (Valcar-Travel & Service) won the bunch sprint for third place.

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