Surprising and historic victory for American Riley Sheehan in Paris-Tours

In the sporting career of Riley Sheehan (23 years old) There is always a before and after on October 8, 2023. The American boulder cyclistwhich has been running as a ‘guest’ since last August in the range of Israel-Premier Tech, team with a good eye when they got their hands on it, have achieved success in 117th edition of Paris-Tours, French cycling classic held at a distance of 213.9 kilometers between the towns of Chartres-Tours.

12 World Team teams, 7 UCI Pro Teams and 4 UCI Continental teams starred in an exciting race, with 1,242 meters of elevation gain and 8 hills to conquer, with several stretches of dirt track always adding lots of fun and exciting races.

Sheehan was always well placed in a race that really started to be decided with 10 kilometers to go, when Olivier Legac, Tobias Johannessen, Joris Delbove and Riley Sheenan they chased Lewis Askey who managed to remain alone in the lead-up to the exam.

The platoon came from behind with knives between their teeth, but no matter how hard they forced the machine, they were unable to pursue the escapees, risking victory themselves with 200 meters to go and with fastest man to the platoon in readiness. to catch them. Sheehan He moves quickly and efficiently and knows how to hold his own against pushing Lewis Askey to achieve his first professional victory and the 12th for his adopted team, Israel-Premier Techthis season.

Historic achievement for Sheehan himself – who has a contract until next year at Distractions in Denver– and for him cycling in the USAs, as it became the first victory of an American cyclist in Paris-Tour.

The Catalan Roger Adriàwho from January 1 will change the jersey of Kern Pharma Team for Bora-hansgrohefinished in a creditable 21st place.

“It’s great that I reached the victory, it could be a good start for me to win a race as special as Paris-Tours. It’s amazing, I’m speechless,” said Riley Sheehan when interviewed.