The Tour according to Kévin: Inside one of the smallest teams at the world's biggest race

The Frenchman gives an insight into life for one of the smaller teams in the Tour de France peloton, and how they're taking on the big guns of the race

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Delighted to gain a wildcard entry for the 2020 Tour de France, B&B Hotels-Vital Concept p/b KTM, set up in 2018 by former professional, Jérôme Pineau are keen to make an impression and secure a stage victory at La Grand Boucle.

Although it’s a young team, the “Men in Glaz” have solid experience. Pierre Rolland is riding his 11th Tour de France, having previously won two stages, including on Alpe d’Huez. Bryan Coquard is also a seasoned Tour de France rider, having turned professional in 2013. The team is particularly buoyant after Coquard won silver near their HQ in Morbihan at the recent French National Championships. “LaRez”, Kévin Reza, participating in his third Tour and with 10 years as a professional is playing a key role in shepherding “Le Coq” to a stage victory. He is not fazed by mixing it with the likes of Team Jumbo-Visma, Deceuninck-Quick-Step, or Ineos Grenadiers who have double the budget of this team.

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