Johan Meens Triumphs in Stage Nine of the Tour de la Guadeloupe

Johan Meens (AARCO) claimed victory in stage nine of the Tour Cycliste International de la Guadeloupe 2026, covering the course in 03:27:21. The Belgian rider beat Damien Urcel, who finished second 9 seconds back, and Dominik Röber (Team Vorarlberg), third at 16 seconds.The RaceMeens controlled the race in the closing stages, maintaining a sufficient margin over his direct chasers. Victor Hannes (AARCO) finished fourth at 33 seconds, while Benjamin Le Ny completed the top five at 44 seconds behind the winner.Stage Result1. Johan Meens (AARCO) — 03:27:212. Damien Urcel — +0:093. Dominik Röber (Team Vorarlberg) — +0:164. Victor Hannes (AARCO) — +0:335. Benjamin Le Ny — +0:44General ClassificationNo change at the top of the general classification: Owen Cole retains the leader's jersey with 25:13:47, confirming the first position he already held at the end of the previous stage. Behind him, Clement Sanchez (Vendée U Primeo Energie) remains second at 1:35, while Colin Chris Stüssi (Team Vorarlberg) is third at 2:59.The race continues tomorrow with a new stage, the final act of this edition of the Tour de la Guadeloupe.