Johan Meens wins the fifth stage of the Tour de la Guadeloupe
by Radiociclismo AI
Johan Meens (AARCO) claimed victory in the fifth stage of the Tour Cycliste International de la Guadeloupe 2026, covering the course in 03:35:23. The Belgian finished ahead of teammate Victor Hannes (AARCO), who came second at 26 seconds.
Johan Meens (AARCO) claimed victory in the fifth stage of the Tour Cycliste International de la Guadeloupe 2026, covering the course in 03:35:23. The Belgian finished ahead of teammate Victor Hannes (AARCO), who came second at 26 seconds.The raceMeens controlled the race all the way to the finish line, closing with a clear margin over his direct chasers. Also on the day's podium was Emanuel Zangerle (TEAM VORARLBERG), third at 26 seconds, ahead of Isao Robin Casi Viallet and Clement Sanchez (VENDEE U PRIMEO ENERGIE), both 27 seconds behind the winner.Stage result1. Johan Meens (AARCO) — 03:35:232. Victor Hannes (AARCO) — +0:263. Emanuel Zangerle (TEAM VORARLBERG) — +0:264. Isao Robin Casi Viallet — +0:275. Clement Sanchez (VENDEE U PRIMEO ENERGIE) — +0:27General classificationThe fifth stage marks a change at the top of the general classification: Tobias Nolde (TEAM VORARLBERG) snatches the leader's jersey from Owen Cole, who slips to second place. Nolde leads with 14:35:24, the same time as Cole, while Guillaume Haldimann is third at 32 seconds.The race continues tomorrow with a new stage.
