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Updated 2021-06-29 11:04:41
At the end of a magnificent team race, Valentine Fortin won the Sprint, in particular against representatives of all the Pro Women teams. The St Michel Auber93 team takes the lead in the Coupe de France Women.
Valentine Fortin's Victory in the first round of French Cup
Updated 2021-06-29 11:04:41
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EKOÏ victory: Bryan Coquard wins Stage 2 of the TOUR DE SUISSE in a sprintWith Ekoï Ar14 helmet and Ottimo glassesFrench sprinter wins second stage of Tour de Suisse. The Cofidis rider launched his sprint early and won ahead of Australia's Michael Matthews and the young Belgian rider, Arnaud De Lie.. He became the first Cofidis rider to win in a sprint This was his first win of the season, the 52nd victory of his career and above all his second World Tour success after the one he achieved at the Tour Down Under last year. Cédric Vasseur's team earns its fourth victory of the year. Statement from the winner: "The biggest win of my career! I've finished second so many times...We work hard during the year for this, and it doesn't happen often after all. I'm super happy (...) everything went according to plan." Ekoï equipment: AR14 helmet and OTTIMO glassesShow me more -
Carlos Rodriguez (INEOS GRENADIERS): imperious on the final stage of the Dauphiné!with Ekoï shoesIn winning the eighth stage of the Dauphiné, with Ekoï shoes on, Carlos claimed his second victory of the season for his British team, after his Tour du Pays Basque win. With 6 kilometres to go, the team's strategy began to take shape. Belgian, Laurens de Plus accelerated and the leading group fell apart under the relentless pace. With Primoz Roglic on his own, Carlos Rodriguez took the opportunity to attack. Only Matteo Jorgenson could follow. The young and very promising Spanish rider won the duel at the summit of the Plateau des Glières. Declaration of the winner:"I thank my teammates who sacrificed themselves from the start. We had a plan and they did it to perfection, giving everything. And I'm happy to have been able to make it happen."Show me more -
The revelation Derek GEE (IPT): 3rd in the Critérium du Dauphiné! A good omen for the Tour de France...With Ekoï AR14 helmet and Premium 90 glassesThe Canadian rider (26), who came to prominence on the roads of the Giro last year*, finished third in the Dauphiné, his best result in a week long race. Winner of stage 3, Derek Gee impressed observers with his performance in the mountains. With 3 top 5 finishes on the stages reserved for climbers, including a podium this Sunday at the summit of the Plateau des Glières. This is the first time Gee has performed in the mountains This "surprise" performance bodes well for stage wins for Ekoï! Winner's statement: "All week I was nervous, waiting for the legs to give out on me (...) After the finish line, I suffered so much that I couldn't enjoy it, but now it's starting to soak into my mind." Statement from sports director D.Impey: "Derek has exceeded expectations. It's purely down to the hard work he's put in (...) but not just him, the whole team" Ekoï equipment: AR14 helmet and Premium 90 glasses *4 second places and "super combative" of the eventShow me more -
EKOÏ victory - GP du Canton D'Argovie (Switzerland): Maxim Van Gils (LOTTO-DSTNY) wins the sprint!With Ekoï Ar14 helmet and Ottimo glassesBelgian Maxim Van Gils (Lotto Dstny) won the 60th edition of the Grand Prix du Canton d'Argovie, in Switzerland, at the end of a 173.8-kilomere race contested in a circuit around Leuggern. Having made a fine start to the season (3 wins, 8 podiums and a 4th place at Liège-Bastogne-Liège), the 24-year-old rider edged out Italy's Alberto Bettiol (EF Education - EasyPost) and Spain's Roger Adria (Bora - hansgrohe) in a powerful uphill sprint. Ekoï equipment: AR14 helmet and Ottimo glassesShow me more -
MA-GEE-STRAL ! Le coureur d'IPT remporte la 3ème étape du Critérium du Dauphiné et endosse le maillot jaune !Avec casque Ekoï AR14 et lunettes Premium 90Auteur d'un finish solide, le coureur canadien de 26 ans remporte la troisième étape du Critérium du Dauphiné et endosse le maillot de leader. Dans l'ascension finale de la côte des Estables (3.8 kms à 4.8%) l'échappée est reprise. A 500 mètres de la ligne, Derek Gee place une belle accélération. Seul Romain Grégoire prend la roue. On assiste alors à un mano a mano, conclu en puissance par le pensionnaire de la formation Israël Premier Tech. Derek Gee signe la 3ème victoire de sa carrière. L'équipe porte son compteur de victoires à 16 depuis le début de la saison. Déclaration du vainqueur : « L’objectif avant la course n’était pas nécessairement que je gagne une étape. Nous allions jouer la carte Dylan [Teuns], c’était une bonne arrivée pour lui, mais il a appelé dans la montée finale en disant « les garçons, si vous avez les jambes, allez-y » Equipements : casque Ekoï AR14 et lunettes Premium90Show me more -
An EKOÏ double on the first stage of the 4 Jours de Dunkerque! Milan Fretin (Cofidis) wins!With Ekoï AR14 helmetAnd 3! With three wins in the space of a few days, the COFIDIS squad has relaunched its season. After B.Thomas and A.Zingle, it's young Belgian rider Milan Fretin who confirms the team's fine momentum. At the end of a long and rainy 173-kilometer stage from Dunkirk to Le Touquet, he used his power to emerge on the line just ahead of Paul Hennequin (NMC), who started at the kilometer. Ekoï equipment: M.Fretin - AR14 helmet / P.Hennequin - Aerodinamica helmet + Ottimo gogglesShow me more -
100% EKOÏ PODIUM and first win of the year for Axel Zingle (Cofidis) on the Boucles de l'Aulne.With Ekoï AR14 helmet and Twenty gogglesHaving made a very good start to the season (8 podiums, including 5 second places), the young sprinter from Cofidis finally took first place by outclassing his rivals in the sprint. In the final of this twelfth round of the Coupe de France, seven riders were vying for victory. The last 800 metres are flat (4%). With less than 300 meters to go, Axel Zingle decides to accelerate. He makes the gap and crosses the line three bikes ahead. Irresistible! Behind him, two Ekoï riders complete the podium: Alexandre Delettre (Saint-Michel-Mavic-Auber93) and Mads Würtz Schmidt (Israel Premier Tech). Cofidis signs its second victory of the year and Ekoï a nice hat-trick! Winner's statement: "We had agreed on well-defined roles with Jimmy Engoulvent (the coach). We knew it was going to be tiring, and that we had to save some ammunition for the end. Everyone in the team played the game well, and then it was up to me to take charge." Ekoï equipment: Ekoï AR14 helmet and Twenty gogglesShow me more -
An EKOÏ double in Belgium! Arnaud de Lie wins the Circuit de Wallonie. Axel Zingle (Cofidis), 2nd.With EkoÏ Aerodinamica helmet and evo8 gogglesThree successes in four races! One thing's for sure: Arnaud de Lie is back! This Thursday, he won the 58th edition of the Circuit de Wallonie, a UCI Europe Tour and Belgian Cup event. (190.8 kms around Charleroi) With a false-flat finish to say the least, the Belgian rider made the right effort at the right time. After a perfect sprint, he topped the excellent Axel Zingle (Cofidis), who, good-naturedly, didn't fail to congratulate him at the finish. Superb double for Ekoï with these two cycling nuggets! Statement from the winner: "I'd like to thank all my team-mates and especially Victor Campenaerts, who was impressive. It's fabulous to win here in Wallonia." Ekoï equipment: Ekoï Aerodinamica helmet + evo8 personal gogglesShow me more -
EKOÏ unlocks its GIRO victory record! Benjamin Thomas (Cofidis) wins stage 5 in a sprint!With AR14 helmet and Twenty glassesPromised for sprinters, this stage will have succeeded for breakaways. With less than 80 kilometers to go, Benjamin Thomas (28, five-time world track champion) and three other riders formed the day's breakaway. The four escapees worked so well together that they managed to keep the peloton at a good distance. At the flamme rouge, Italian rider Andrea Pietrobon, who had been skipping the relays for a few kilometers, tried his luck. And just when it looked as if he'd given his breakaway companions the slip, Benjamin Thomas, like a good pistard, positioned himself, temporized and accelerated to cut the line in a strong move. United Nations Festival in Paris A festival of firsts! First Ekoï victory on the Giro 2024. First Cofidis success of the year. First trophy for Benjamin Thomas on a Grand Tour (10th pro victory) Declarations: From the winner: "It was a very long chase! With around ten kilometers to go, we had a bit of a lead on the peloton and I knew there was a move to be made (...) I knew the finish and I think that helped me. I'm very happy to win in Italy." From sport director Roberto Damiani: "It's a real team effort. This victory feels so good! Simon (Greschke) was in the breakaway at the start and then we rode in a group until the intermediate sprint. Benjamin attacked afterwards, the peloton stalled and the breakaway went on to the finish. He managed the finish well before taking the win." Ekoï equipment: Ekoï AR14 helmet + Twenty gogglesShow me more -
Another fine Ekoï PODIUM: Arnaud de Lie (Lotto-Dstny) wins the 40th Tro Bro Leon. C.Venturini (Arkéa B&B Hôtels), 2nd.With Ar14 helmet and Perso Evo8 gogglesWinning return confirmed! After his victory in the Famenne Classic Ardenne a week ago, Arnaud de Lie has claimed a fine success on the 40th edition of the Tro Bro Leon, tenth round of the French Cup. An event distinguished by its 29 unpaved sectors, the famous "ribinou" An animator of the race, author of several attacks, the young Belgian sprinter was determined to win. Despite two punctures, he remained "calm" and sprinted to the finish of a group of nine riders in his own strong way! He's a great sprinter! Clément Venturini (Arkéa-B&B Hôtels), wearing his black and white Ekoï jersey special twentieth anniversary edition of the Breton formation managed by Emmanuel Hubert and the fortieth anniversary of the event, finished second. As in 2023, Ekoï signs a new victory and a new double! Winner's statement: "I had my first puncture. I changed bikes, then attacked once more in the Ferme sector. We made a first selection, but I had another puncture. We raced behind each time, but we raced very well as a team. And added : "On this kind of race, it's always possible to come back and there's no point getting upset" Ekoï equipment: AR14 helmet and evo8 gogglesShow me more -
GIRO 2024. 3 EKOI Teams aim for stage wins !!!!3 Ekoï-equipped teams are at the start of the 107th edition of the Giro d'Italia. They all have the same ambition: to win stages! The 8 riders from Israel Premier Tech are: Simon CLARKE, Marco FRIGO, Hugo HOFSTETTER, Riley PICKRELL, Nadav RAISBERG, Nick SCHULTZ, Ethan VERNON and Michael WOODS. The latter enters the Giro with the status of team leader. He's eyeing a stage win that would put him in the winner's circle of all 3 Grand Tours. At Cofidis, the sporting director is clear: "the major objective is to do everything to go for a stage win. We'll be counting on Benjamin Thomas in the two time trials, and on Stanislaw Aniolkowski and Stefano Oldani during the mass sprints." Strength: ANIOŁKOWSKI Stanisław, DEBEAUMARCHÉ Nicolas, CHAMPION Thomas, FERNÁNDEZ Rubén, GESCHKE Simon, THOMAS Benjamin, WOOD Harrison and OLDANI Stefano (leader). Arkéa B&B Hôtels fields a team made up of BIERMANS Jenthe, BARRÉ Louis, COSTIOU Ewen,DEKKER David, GRONDIN Donavan,RIES Michel, RIOU Alan, VERRE Alessandro. Ewen Costiou, a promising young rider, will be one to watch for a good general classification on his first Grand Tour and Belgian sprinter Jenthe Biermans will be the leader for grouped finishes.Show me more -
Another World Tour victory for Ekoï! Maxime Van Gils (Lotto-Dstny) wins the Eschborn-Frankfurt sprint! R.Sheehan(IPT), 3rdWith Ekoï Ar14 helmet and Ottimo gogglesThe successes at World Tour races keep coming for Ekoï. After Arnaud de Lie (Lotto-Dstny) and Carlos Rodriguez (Ineos Grenadiers) a few days ago, it's now the turn of the talented and promising Maxim Van Gils (24) to increase the Ekoï victory counter! Having made an excellent start to the season (3rd in the Strade Bianche and Flèche Wallonne...), the Belgian puncheur from Lotto-Dstny won the 61st edition of the Eschborn-Frankfurt in a sprint, signing in the process the first victory of his career at this level. Restrained throughout the course (203.5 kms), Maxim Van Gils looked back on the race, saying: "My sensations weren't super good. But my team did a fantastic job of toughening up the race. I just had to survive the last climb of Mammolshain (20.4 kms at 7.7%). I stayed in the wheels to recover and a few meters before the finish I saw the hole, snuck in and finished strong." Note that Ekoï recorded a nice double with third place for American Riley Sheehan (Israel Premier Tech). Ekoï equipment (Maxim): AR14 helmet and white Ottimo gogglesShow me more -
WINNING RETURN for Arnaud de Lie (Lotto Dstny) at the Famenne-Ardenne Classic! And the first four places for Ekoï!with Ekoï Ar14 helmet and evo8 gogglesIt is with a raging fist that the Belgian sprinter savors his victory, the first of the season! And with good reason: forced to take a break in recent months due to Lyme disease, Arnaud de Lie puts an end to a very complicated period in the most beautiful of ways, thanks in particular to excellent teamwork: "We really had a great race. This is the region I come from, so I know the course almost by heart. We knew how to play with the course. Maxim (Van Gils) was with me all the time in the bumps, he played the team game well. The aim was for us both to get a good position and for him to stay on my wheel." In the sprint, the "bull of Lescheret" overtook Axel Zingle (Cofidis) to win this Walloon semi-classic for the second year running. Ekoï occupies the first four places in the ranking with Axel Zingle (Cofidis), 2nd; Maxim (Van Gils Lott-Dstny), 3rd; Riley Sheehan (Israel Premier Tech), 4th.Show me more -
Carlos Rodriguez (INEOS GRENADIERS), with Ekoï shoes, wins the Tour de Romandie!With Ekoï pro team C12 shoesIn Switzerland, the INEOS GRENADIERS rider won the first World Tour stage race of his young career. The young Spaniard held on to his leader's jersey on the sixth and final stage, contested in the rain. This future great chose Ekoï pro team C12 shoes. It's already the second success this season for this model after the stage win at the Tour of the Basque Country. This is the first time he's won the Tour of the Basque Country For the first time in its history, Ekoï makes its entry at the highest level with shoes!Show me more -
Léo Bergère écrase l'IRONMAN 70.3 de Valence (Espagne)avec casque Ekoï Veloce et lunettes Carbon283 minutes ! C'est le temps qui sépare le triathlète français de son dauphin à l 'arrivée de ce semi-Ironman. Au-dessus du lot, Léo est sorti en tête de la natation (1.9kms), a creusé ensuite l'écart sur le vélo avant de "dérouler" sur les 21 kilomètres de la partie course à pied. Sans jamais être menacé par la concurrence, il boucle l'épreuve en un peu plus de 3h40. Première course et première victoire en Ekoï de la saison pour Léo, toujours en quête de sa qualification olympique. Equipement(s) Ekoï : casque Veloce et lunettes Carbon28 Palmarès : champion du monde courte distance (2022) - vainqueur de l'Ironman 70.3 Oceanside (2023) Crédit @ateamsportsShow me more -
Triplé historique EKOÏ sur la Flèche Wallonne !!Victoire de S.Williams (IPT), K.Vauquelin (Arkéa B&B Hôtels) 2ème et M.Van Gils (Lotto-Dstny) 3ème.Disputée dans des conditions météorologiques difficiles, cette 88ème édition de la Flèche Wallonne a été remportée par trois coureurs Ekoï. Le Britannique S.Williams (Israël Premier Tech) s'est montré le plus fort dans la quatrième et dernière ascension du mur d'Huy. A 200 mètres de la ligne, il a attaqué, en costaud. Il devance Kévin Vauquelin de la formation bretonne Arkéa B&B-Hôtels et le Belge Maxime Van Gils (Lotto-Dstny). Ekoï signe son premier triplé de la saison sur une épreuve World Tour et Stephen Williams sa deuxième victoire de l'année après celle décrochée sur le Tour Down Under ! Equipements : casque AR14 Ekoï + textile (S.Williams) - casque Ekoï Aerodinamica, lunettes Ottimo et textile (K.Vauquelin) - casque AR14 + lunettes OTTIMO (M.Van Gils)Show me more -
BIG FIRST FOR EKOÏ! Carlos Rodriguez (Ineos-Grenadiers) wins the last stage of the Tour of the Basque Country with EKOÏ shoes!with Ekoï proteam C12 shoesThis sixth stage of the Tour of the Basque Country has a special flavor for Ekoï. It's the first time a professional rider has won with a model of the brand's shoes. As he raises his arms, Carlos Rodriguez (23) savors his victory achieved at the end of a lively stage, which came down to the final climb of the day. This is the first time that a professional rider has won with Ekoï shoes This was indeed the moment that Juan Ayuso and Carlos Rodriguez chose to attack. The two Spaniards managed to get along well together and quickly extended their lead, since by the top of the difficulty, the duo had a lead of around thirty seconds over their pursuers. The stage win for Juan Ayuso and Carlos Rodriguez was a great success The stage victory then came down to a sprint, with Carlos Rodriguez taking the win and Juan Ayuso taking the overall win. Winner's statement: (about the agreement with Juan) "Obviously he had the general classification to win and I could make a podium, it was in my interest to work with him" EKOÏ equipment: C12 pro team shoesShow me more -
VICTOIRE EKOÏ : Premier succès chez les pros pour Ewan Costiou (Arkéa B&B Hôtels) Région Pays de la Loire Tour Stage#2Avec Casque Ekoï AR14, lunettes Twenty et textileA 21 ans, le pensionnaire de la formation Arkéa B&B Hôtels ne manque pas d'audace. Au point de réussir le coup du kilomètre avec brio et maitrise lors de la seconde étape du Région Pays de la Loire Tour. Il signe avec la manière sa première victoire professionnelle. A l'abord de la flamme rouge, on se regarde dans le groupe de tête. C'est le moment que choisit Ewan pour sortir. Etonnamment, ses adversaires ne réagissent pas immédiatement. Il prend alors suffisamment le large et ne sera jamais rattrapé. Déclaration du vainqueur : "J'ai été bon dans la tête"Show me more -
Luca Mozzato (Arkéa B&B Hôtels) signe une superbe 2ème place sur le Tour des Flandres et offre à son équipe le premier podium sur un Monument !avec casque Ekoï AR14, lunettes OTTIMO et textileLe sprinteur italien de la formation bretonne s'est imposé au sprint pour la deuxième place au terme d'une course intelligemment menée. Il s'offre la "meilleure prestation de [sa] vie" et permet à Arkéa B&B Hôtels de monter pour la première fois de son histoire sur le podium d'un Monument. Déclaration du vainqueur : "J’essayais de rester le plus calme possible et de ne pas faire d’effort pour rien. Juste de suivre le premier peloton pour jouer des places (...) Dans ma tête, l’objectif était de passer le plus de monts possibles dans le premier groupe en lissant mes efforts. Et cela a payé dans le final, car dans les 30 ou 40 derniers kilomètres, j’étais plutôt bien. Cela a été une course où tout le monde a terminé « cuit ». Palmarès de Luca : Binche-Chimay-Binche (2023) Tour du Limousin - étape 2 (2023)Show me more -
VICTOIRE EKOÏ : Jenthe Biermans (Arkéa B&B Hôtels) l'emporte au bout du suspense (7ème manche de la Coupe de France - La Route Adélie de Vitré )Avec casque Ekoï Aerodinamica, lunettes OTTIMO et textileVictorieux au sprint, le Belge Jenthe Biermans a devancé sur la ligne les coureurs français Sandy Dujardin et Alexandre Delettre, lui aussi en Ekoï (St-Michel-Mavic-Auber93) Septième manche de la Coupe de France FDJ 2024, la 28ème édition de la Route Adélie de Vitré a été le théâtre d'un sprint plein de suspense. Auteur d'une remontée puissante sur le trio qui pensait se disputer la victoire, Jenthe s'est imposé sur la ligne. Avec deux coureurs sur le podium, Ekoï enregistre un joli doublé ! Palmarès : Muscat Classic (2023) / Tour du Luxembourg (étape2 - 2023)Show me more -
EKOÏ double : Nick Schultz (IPT) wins ahead of Pogacar! (Tour of Catalunya - stage.1) S.Williams, 3rd.With Ekoï Stradale helmet, Premium90 sunglasses and Ekoï clothingThe Australian rider from the Israel Premier-Tech team went solo at the kilometre mark and held off the comeback of Pogacar, who came out a little too late, to win the first stage of the Tour of Catalonia. It was a surprise victory and a masterstroke ! His teammate Stephen Williams completed the podium. A magnificent double for Ekoï! Winner's statement: "With 500 metres to go, I looked around and decided to go for it, but I was surprised that there wasn't a counter-attack"(...) "I looked around with 100 metres to go and couldn't believe it, even at the finish line when I won" (...)Show me more -
A podium on the STRADE BIANCHE and 2 wins : EKOÏ shines thanks to the young riders from Lotto-Dstny3rd place in the STRADE BIANCHE and wins in the Criquielion and Monseré GPsSTRADE BIANCHE 15 sectors of white gravel roads (71.2 kms), 215 kilometres, 3674 metres of ascent, start and finish in the Piazza del Campo. The 18th edition of the Strade Bianche lived up to all its promises. Offensive throughout the race, 24-year-old Belgian puncheur Maxim Van Gils of Lotto-Dstny took a strong third place in this atypical World Tour event. Statement from the winner: "At the start of the race, I was very nervous. Once the race was launched by Tadej Pogacar's attack, I tried to follow him, I could have stayed in his wheel, but there were other riders ahead of me and they had no answer to this attack (...) When I attacked, I was hoping to take other riders with me, but nobody followed me. I knew that this race was right for me, it's confirmation that I can compete with the big riders." GP J-P MONSERE The following day saw the GP Jean-Pierre Monseré held in Belgium. A race marked by crashes and withdrawals due to the cold and rain. The day's winner, Jarne Van de Paar of Lotto-Dstny, didn't suffer from the extreme conditions and won the race after a sprint. The 23-year-old gave us a clear analysis: "Most of the riders were extremely cold, but for me it wasn't too bad (...) It was tough, because we had to ride in the rain all day". And about the sprint: "It was very chaotic (...) it was a question of waiting and not going too fast. Lionel Taminiaux and Joshua Giddings placed me perfectly. Note the third place of D.Dekker for Arkéa-B&B Hôtels. GP CRIQUIELION Alec Segaert (21, Lotto-Dstny) won the Grand Prix Criquielion (1.1), contested over a distance of 200 kilometres between Ath and Lessines (Hainaut). He succeeds Australian Sam Welsford. Jenth...Show me more -
WIN EKOÏ: Joseph Blackmore (Israel Premier Tech) takes victory in the Tour of RwandaEkoï from head to toe !Leader since stage 6, the promising British cyclist also won the final classification of the race.Joseph Blackmore, who broke away in the last ten kilometres, crossed the finish line wheeling, delighting the many spectators present.EKOI from head to toe, with the Ekoï STRADALE helmet, Ekoï OTTIMO sunglasses, and the Ekoï Israël Premier Tech jersey and bib shorts.Show me more -
EKOÏ WIN : stage 7 and overall classification for Lotto-Dstny - Tour UAEWith Ekoï AR14 helmet and Premium 90 sunglassesLennert Van Eetvelt finished in style with a stage/overall classification double by just...two seconds. Marked by a nervous second part due to the wind, this stage came down to the final difficulty, the climb to Jebel Hafeet (10.9km at 6.7%), the scene of a superb suspenseful finale. The red leader's jersey in the general classification would pass over the shoulders of three riders during this stage. Worn by Jay Vine at the start of today's stage, it was lost with 7 kilometres to go to Australian Ben'O Connor, who seemed destined to win the precious jersey, especially as he looked solid in the climb. But that was without counting on the determination of the young and powerful Lennert, who decided to attack with 1.8 kilometres to go. He flew away to stage victory, giving everything he had under his pedals, spurred on by his team who knew there was a chance. His last-ditch effort was rewarded as he won the stage and overall classification of this sixth UAE Tour by just two seconds. Retrospectively, the team and the rider can congratulate themselves on having gained three bonus seconds in the intermediate sprint. Following his victory in the Trofeo Serra de Tramuntana in Mallorca at the end of January, Lotto-Dstny's new Belgian prodigy offers his team and Ekoï a superb double in a World Tour event. Statement from the winner: "Before the climb (...) I got stuck. I had the feeling I'd lost the race, but fortunately we got back into the first group just before Jebel Hafeet (...) I expected the race to be harder before the last two kilometres. But I played it all or nothing. On Wednesday, on the Jebel Jais, I was disappointed to have waited too long, so today I started qui...Show me more -
EKOÏ WIN - IPT : Ethan Vernon : an easy sprint ! Tour des Alpes Maritimes - stage 1With Ekoï Aerodinamica helmet and Ottimo sunglassesEthan Vernon (23, Israel-Premier Tech) won the first stage of the Tour des Alpes-Maritimes (2.1) on Saturday in a sprint over 163.8 kilometres from Levens to Antibes/Azur Arena. The Briton finished ahead of Sean Flynn and Vincenzo Albanese (Arkéa-B&B Hôtels). His qualities as a track rider* made it easy for him to overcome his rivals. The stage was marked by the breakaway formed at km49 by Andrea Mifsud (Nice Metropole Côte d'Azur, new Ekoï 2024 team) and South African rider Morne Van Niekerk. The two riders worked together for almost 100 kilometres, and in the end the young Mouansois rider tried to resist the return of the peloton on his own. He was caught with less than three kilometres to go. Note the presence of 4 Ekoï riders in the TOP 10. Number of professional wins : 6 *Among other titles in the discipline, he is the 2023 World Elimination Race Champion (track) EKOÏ gear : Aerodinamica helmet and OTTIMO sunglassesShow me more -
An EKOÏ WIn, Tom Van Asbroeck wins stage 3 of the Tour de Provence And 2 EKOÏ RIDERS on the final PODIUMTeam Israël Premier-Tech - Equipped with the Aerodinamica helmet and Carbon28 cycling glasses"With a headwind, if you go too far out, you crash." Sprinter Hugo Hofstetter (IPT) knows this when he goes into the sprint firmly in the wheels of his pilot fish, Belgian rider Tom Van Asbroeck: to win, you have to get out as late as possible. That's why they decide to overtake Bennett in the last twenty meters. Blocked, Hugo couldn't get through, while Tom was able to use his power to win. With the team missing several riders due to illness, Israel's Premier-Tech achieved a fine team victory, following that of Stephen Williams in Australia. Stage 3 was marked by excellent results for Ekoï, with Axel Zingle taking third place and six Ekoï riders in the top 10. In the overall classification, two Ekoï riders are on the podium: Axel Zingle (Cofidis) and Raul Garcia Pierna (Arkéa B&B Hôtels). Winner's statement: "I was having a great day! I felt it early on. I'd been looking forward to this stage since the start of the Tour de la Provence because there was a great chance of edging, and as I'm from Belgium, I like the wind. (About the sprint) I was blown away when I saw that I was in the wheel of Pedersen and Sam Bennett (...) And the legs kept turning, the power kept climbing... I surprised myself so much. I knew I was in good shape, but I didn't expect this at all (...) I'm really proud of myself and the team. I don't win very often!"Number of professional victories: 5 EKOÏ equipment: Aerodinamica helmet and Carbon28 glassesShow me more -
EKOÏ win : K.Vauquelin crushes stage 5 of Etoile de Bessèges and comes within a hairsbreadth of the overall lead !with EKOÏ Veloce helmet, EKOÏ time-trail suit and EKOÏ aero overshoes10 seconds... Faster than any of his rivals, Kévin Vauquelin (22) won the final stage of the 54th Etoile de Bessèges, a 10.5 kilometre individual time trial. The young rider from Arkéa B&B Hôtels was impressive, particularly on the final climb to l'Ermitage, finishing 10 seconds ahead of his direct rival in the time-trial classification, the experienced specialist Mads Pedersen. It was his first win of the season and his first victory in a time trial. Best young rider, he narrowly missed out on the overall title by just 2 seconds. It was the first success of the year for the Breton team and also the first for the new Ekoï time trial suit ! The winner's quote: "I'm obviously delighted to win this individual time trial, a success that validates the work put in throughout the winter with the ARKEA-B&B HOTELS team. This Sunday we can see that it has paid off. I hope this is just the beginning. " Number of professional wins : 4 Equipment : EKOÏ Veloce helmet, EKOÏ time trial suit, EKOÏ AERO overshoes Photo credit SirottiShow me more -
EKOÏ Victory - Burgos-BH : Mario Aparicio wins the queen stage ! Tour of Sharjah (United Arab Emirates) - Stage 4On the very steep final stage of the Tour of Sharjah (6.3 kilometers at an average gradient of 8.4% !), the Spanish rider from Burgos BH (Ekoï helmet, glasses and shoes) proved to be the strongest. With a solid comeback in the final hectometers, the 23-year-old won for the first time in his professional career, and gave Ekoï its first Middle Eastern success of the year.Show me more -
FIRST Ekoï SUCCESS with Lotto-Dstny in 2024! Trofeo Serra de Tramuntana - 3rd round of the Challenge de MajorcaWith Ekoï AR14 helmetFresh from winter training, many riders were eager to set the pace. So it came as no surprise that several breakaways were attempted. Right from the very first kilometers. Jesus Herrada of Cofidis tried his luck. Finally, with thirty kilometers to go, the breakaway was formed by ten riders. Among them was Belgian Lennert Van Eetvelt (Lotto-Dstny), determined not to settle for second place (2023). On the final climb of the day (Coll Puig Major - 14.2kms at 6% average speed), he took the lead from two riders, who he would dispose of in a sprint on the final steep climb! EKOÏ equipment: Ekoï AR14 helmet Winner's statement: "The difference with last year, when I was second, was luck and good legs...". Notable rider results: Alpes Isère Tour 2023 (Overall + stages 4 and 5) - Trofeo Serra de Tramuntana 2023 (2nd) - Sibiu Cycling Tour 2023 (stage 2) Credit: PhotonewsShow me more -
Tour Down Under (Australia) : Stephen Williams (IPT) wins the stage 6 and the General Classification !!!With STRADALE helmet, CARBON 28 glasses and Ekoï clothingWearing the ochre leader's tunic, the rider from the Israel Premier-tech team won both the final stage and the GC. In uncatchable form, Stephen scored a great win on the summit of Mount Lofty, the end of the day's stage. In a five-man sprint, he jumped ahead of his rivals with 200 meters to go. This was the team's first overall victory in a world tour race since it was first created... ...and Ekoï's first world tour win of the year! photo credit Sprint CyclingShow me more
