“It was important for me to win for my grandmother, who died a few days ago, and for Maxime (Raclot) »announced Axel Ottiger, once he crossed the finish line… as a winner! Haut-Marnais, courtesy of CC Etupes, which “I felt really good”he never worried, during the fifty minutes of racing, in the fog and cold of the Saints-Geosmeson a slippery slope that did not hinder the winner of the day. “The course was fantastic! I like memories. We can shift gears. That suits me. » Already the winner two weeks ago at Langres, Axel Ottiger widened the gap, “swallowing” the laps at “great speed”. Baptiste Serpaggi, second behind Axel Ottiger, in Langres, tried to keep up the pace, in vain. “I was injured in Troyes, a week ago, in the Coupe de France”explaining the second day. “I had a lot of back pain and it was a quiet week. The revival was today (Sunday) and it was hard! There was a little fear at first and then some pain. So I rode at my own pace, unforced. But Axel (Eighty) was far above. »
If there was no picture for the first two places, however, to complete the podium, there was a tough fight between Amaury Lambert (Cycle Golbéen) and Emilien Philibert. If the first named man was in third place in the first two laps, Emilien Philibert was very quickly back in front. “He left stronger than me”known Amaury Lambert. But with three laps left, Emilien Philibert slipped, which allowed Amaury Lambert to do just that “Feedback”. And this, thirdly, adds: “In the last round, I gave everything. The course was extremely slippery. You had to drive and stay technically clean. It was hard to do better. The goal has been achieved. »
Shortly after, Amaury Cousin (free wheel Vélo club Montigny), after a cannonball finish of the race, defeated his club friend, Teddy Monteiro, in the MTB category. If Teddy Monteiro almost led the whole mountain bike race, it is not rude that he gave in at the end, when we know that he won the Vittel bike in the morning and ran with Romain Didier!
As usual, the young people braved the cold by “opening” this Saints-Geosmes award. The opportunity for Langres Vélo club members to show off their beautiful new kit and shine, as they have been on the podium several times.
A beautiful dedication and a beautiful tribute that closed the cyclo-cross season in Haute-Marne.
Yves Tainturier
The results
Optimists + seniors + veterans
1. A. Ottiger (CC Etupes); 2. B. Serpaggi (VC Sports Beaunois); 3. A. Lambert (Cycle Golbéen); 4. E. Philibert (Wagner Bazin Cycling); 5. S. Berthaut (Vélo sports dijon); 6. A. Bertocchi (VC Langrois); 7. M. Motz (NL); 8. C. Poisot (VC Langrois); 9. A. Coupas (VC Montigny); 10. C. Duriaux (Dijon sport cycling); 11. P. Girault (community VC); 12. F. Morel (ASL Hauteville) ; 13. E. Vanderne (NL); 14. R. Lamotte (VC Langrois); 15. G. Jaugey (Langres TRI); 16. L. Morel (SC O Dijon); 17. G. Dirand (Team Hauteville).
VTT
1. A. Cousin (VC Montigny RL); 2. T. Monteiro (VC Montigny RL); 3. H. Miliere (VC Montigny RL); 4. L. Melinat (VC Montigny RL); 5. C. Mathieu (Commonwealth mountain bike); 6. G. Febvre (Commonwealth mountain bike); 7. C. Baron (Langres TRI); 8. P. Miguet (VC Montigny RL); 9. J. Monfils (VC Montigny RL); 10. R. Dangien (NL).
Veterans + veterans
1. S. Labanti (VC Dolois); 2. G. Bonet (SCO Dijon); 3. H. Nicolas (SCO Dijon); 4. F. Motz (VC Langrois); 5. G. Belgrand (Community VTT); 6. JP. Viry (CB 52); 7. L. Bornel (Prodialog Club); 8. Saint Nogara (NL); 9. M. Fusaro (Prodialog Club); 10. F. Renard (Prodialog Club); 11. J. Bertocchi (VC Langrois); 12. S. Mercier (Commonwealth mountain bike); 13. S. Chaillard (NL); 14. A. Vuillemin (ASL Hauteville).
Women
1. C. Febvre (Commonwealth mountain bike); 2. C. Cabley (NL); 3. L. Vanderne (NL); 4. L. Garnier (Dijon sport cycling).
youth
1. A. Seguin (VC Langrois); 2. A. Lecomte (VC Langrois); 3. M. Roberty (VC Langrois); 4. C. Matias (VC Chatillon).
Cadets – Cadets
1. R. Mathieu (Chamuntas mountain bike); 2. L. Urbain (VC Langrois); 3. N. Duriaux (Dijon sport cycling); 4. N. Febvre (Community mountain bike); 5. L. Francois (UV Aube).
Minimal
1. G. Wouters (NL); 2. A. Monfils (VC of Auxerre); 3. R. Sivignon (VC Langrois); 4. A. Colin Andriot (NL).
Benjamin
1. L. Febvre (Commonwealth mountain bike); 2. M. Tilland (NL); 3. V. Royer (VC Langrois); 4. G. Rosier (Commonwealth VC); 5. Mr. Monfils (TRI Langres); 6. M. Cagnani (VC Langrois); 7. N. Charon (NL); 8. M. Bizingre (VC Langrois).
Scholars
1. L. Noble (VC Langrois); 2. R. Laufer (Community VC); 3. M. Seguin (VC Langrois); 4. A. Masson (VC of Auxerre).
chicks
1. T. Georges (Commonwealth mountain bike); 2. M. Ottiger (VC Langrois).
Aphids
1. R. Sinacori (VC Langrois).
2024-12-01 20:15:00
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## Axel Ottiger’s Dominant Win at Saints-Geosmes: A Tribute to Family adn Grit
**An interview with Yves Tainturier, Chief Sports Reporter for JHM Daily**.
**World Today News**: Yves, your article beautifully captures the emotional victory of Axel Ottiger at the Saints-Geosmes cyclo-cross. Can you tell us a bit more about the atmosphere on race day?
**Yves Tainturier**: It was truly a special day. The fog and cold added a layer of dramatic beauty to the sleek, slippery course.There was a palpable sense of intensity, a yearning to push through the challenging terrain.
You could feel Axel’s determination – a powerful combination of grief for his grandmother and a shared hunger for victory with his teammate Maxime Raclot.
**WTN:** Axel seemed incredibly agreeable on the course. Was that reflected in the way he raced?
**YT**: absolutely.He described the course as ”fantastic”, praising its technical nature and the opportunity for shifting gears. Right from the start, he exhibited a remarkable control and confidence, “swallowing” laps with impressive speed. Even though Baptiste Serpaggi, another strong competitor, tried to keep up, Axel was clearly dominant.
**WTN**: What about the race for second and third place? It sounds like there was a captivating duel.
**YT**: Precisely! Emilien Philibert and Amaury Lambert battled fiercely for the podium. Emilien, who demonstrated early strength, fell sadly, allowing Amaury to seize the opportunity. In the final lap,Amaury gave everything he had and managed to secure the third spot. He described the race as incredibly slippery, demanding both physical endurance and pinpoint technical execution.
**WTN**: Its splendid to see young riders making their mark. How did they perform?
**YT**: The young riders are truly inspiring. They embraced the cold and tackled the course with enthusiasm,showing the strength of the Langres Vélo Club with their consistent presence on the podium.
**WTN**: beyond the results, what does this event say about the spirit of cycling in haute-Marne?
**YT**: It really showcases the deep-rooted passion for cycling in the region. The Saints-Geosmes cyclo-cross is more than just a race. It’s a testament to resilience, dedication, and sportsmanship. Axel’s emotional dedication to his grandmother and teammate adds another layer of significance to this already inspiring event.
**WTN:** Thank you for these insightful observations,yves.
