The only podium in the 21st century belongs to Sébastien Turgot who, in 2012, had settled the sprint for second place behind the Belgian Tom Boonen. Previous ? the victory of Frédéric Guesdon in 1997, recalls AFP. A quarter of a century later, the French are betting on quality, especially since the first classics have smiled on blue-white-red colors. Anthony Turgis (2nd in Milan-Sanremo), if he is completely recovered from his recent falls, Valentin Madouas (3rd in the Tour of Flanders) and especially Christophe Laporte (2nd in Ghent-Wevelgem) have the qualities to cause surprise , failing to register among the first favorites. Just like Florian Sénéchal, the first Frenchman last year (6th) who has the advantage of being part of the Quick-Step, the long-dominant team on the cobbled paths of the North.
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