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17-7-2011 Pierre Henri Lecuisinier is European Junior Champion France dominated the junior male road race won by Pierre Henri Lecuisinier who bet his countryman, Olivier Le Gac (Junior World Champion last year on the same route) to the finish line, followed by Belgian, Loic Vliegen. Italiano athlete, Valerio Conti was first among the pack.

The French team maintained constant control of the race with various athletes, including Lecuisinier, who was always present, surrounded by teammates. The most significant attack took place in the second last lap with Vliegen and Lecuisinier together, who were then joined by Le Gac.

- We were a great team – said the winner – we dominated the race from the start. I dedicate my European shirt to my teammates and especially to Le Gac, current world champion, who protected me in the final metres.

After three days of racing, France is top of the heap with three gold and three silver medals. Italy is in second place with two golds, then Russia with one gold, one silver and two bronze medals.