The 2010 Tro-Bro Léon was a professional road cycling race held on April 11, 2010, in the Brittany region of France. It marked the 27th edition of the annual Tro-Bro Léon race, known for its distinctive unpaved sections (known locally as ribinou) which often resemble the cobbled sectors of Paris-Roubaix, earning it the nickname "Hell of the West" or "Little Paris-Roubaix".
Race Details
- Date: April 11, 2010
- Edition: 27th
- Competition: UCI Europe Tour 2009–10, Category 1.1
- Start Location: Lannilis, Finistère, Brittany, France
- Finish Location: Lannilis, Finistère, Brittany, France
- Distance: Approximately 205.2 kilometers
Course
The course of the Tro-Bro Léon is characterized by numerous stretches of unpaved farm tracks and gravel roads, making it a challenging and often decisive factor in the race outcome. These ribinou sectors require strong bike handling skills and often lead to mechanical problems or crashes. The 2010 edition featured a similar challenging route, winding through the rural landscapes of Finistère.
Participating Teams
The 2010 Tro-Bro Léon attracted a mix of UCI ProTeams, UCI Professional Continental Teams, and UCI Continental Teams, primarily from France, reflecting its importance in the French cycling calendar.
Race Summary and Results
The 2010 edition saw French riders dominate the podium. The race was won by Jérémy Roy of the Française des Jeux team, who successfully navigated the demanding course and strong competition. He was followed by Cyril Gautier and Damien Gaudin, both representing the Bbox Bouygues Telecom team.
| Position | Rider | Team | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [[Jérémy Roy]] | [[Française des Jeux]] | 5h 05' 20" |
| 2 | [[Cyril Gautier]] | [[Bbox Bouygues Telecom]] | + 5" |
| 3 | [[Damien Gaudin]] | [[Bbox Bouygues Telecom]] | + 5" |
| 4 | [[Florian Vachon]] | [[Bretagne-Schuller]] | + 5" |
| 5 | [[Anthony Geslin]] | [[Française des Jeux]] | + 5" |
| 6 | [[Guillaume Le Floch]] | [[Bretagne-Schuller]] | + 5" |
| 7 | [[Jean-Luc Delpech]] | [[Bretagne-Schuller]] | + 5" |
| 8 | [[Laurent Pichon]] | [[Bretagne-Schuller]] | + 11" |
| 9 | [[Romain Zingle]] | [[Cofidis]] | + 11" |
| 10 | [[Jonas Ljungblad]] | [[Team Cyclingnews.com]] | + 14" |
See Also
- [[Tro-Bro Léon]]
- [[2010 UCI Europe Tour]]
- [[Road cycling in France]]
References
- ProCyclingStats.com - 2010 Tro-Bro Léon
- CQ Ranking - 2010 Tro-Bro Léon