Axel Laurance claimed a rousing solo victory on the final day of Tour de La Provence, as Carlos Rodriguez and Brandon Rivera secured overall podium finishes.
Laurance finished off a gutsy breakaway ride in fine style, powering clear in the final kilometre to secure his first win as an INEOS Grenadiers rider.
Part of an initial nine-man move, Laurance kept his cool on the run-in to go clear alongside Daniel Arnes (Van Rysel Roubaix), before launching a well-timed acceleration on the final roundabout. With a four-second victory margin, the Frenchman was able to enjoy the moment on home soil.
The peloton arrived 14 seconds later, with Rodriguez and Rivera finishing safely to cement second and third overall. The foundations were laid on Saturday’s queen stage, with Carlos finishing just four bonus seconds back on victor Matthew Riccitello (Decathlon CMA CGM). For Rivera, third represents one of the best GC results of his career as he continues a strong start to 2026.
For Laurance, the stage victory arrived following a tense run into Arles, which saw the peloton get close, but ultimately fall short in its chase. Not only did Laurance, Rodriguez and Rivera visit the podium, they were also joined by the rest of their teammates following a commanding victory in the Team Classification.