Neilson Powless wins the Étoile de Bessèges

The first major stage race on the European cycling calendar, the Étoile des Bessèges is a traditional early test for pros. The race runs from the first to the fifth of February in the south of France. Four hilly, windy stages in the Provençal countryside will conclude with a time trial in the town of Ales. Our climbers and chrono specialists will look to show that all of the work that they have done over the winter has paid off.

Etoile de Bessèges - Tour du Gard

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Ben Healy is one of the best young bike racers of his generation. Born and raised near Birmingham, the 22-year-old cyclist is proud of his Irish roots and honored to wear the Bratach na hÉireann skinsuit as Irish national time-trial champion.

Ben Healy

Neilson has progressed steadily since he turned pro in 2018, thanks to his hard-work and diligent approach to training. In 2020, Neilson Powless became the first tribally recognized Native North American to race the Tour de France.

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Etoile de Bessèges - Tour du Gard

Etoile de Bessèges - Tour du Gard

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