Milan Fretin Wins the First Stage of the TPC en Nouvelle-Aquitaine

Milan Fretin (COFIDIS) claimed victory in the first stage of the 2026 TPC en Nouvelle-Aquitaine, prevailing at the end of 4:31:26 of racing. For the rider of the French team, this is his first seasonal success in this race, which also propels him to the top of the overall classification.The RaceThe opening stage was decided in a reduced sprint, with the group of the best arriving compact at the finish line. Fretin got the better of his direct rivals, narrowly edging out Paul Penhoet (Groupama-FDJ United) and Tord Gudmestad (Decathlon CMA CGM Team), both classified with the same time as the winner.Stage Result1. Milan Fretin (COFIDIS) — 4:31:262. Paul Penhoet (Groupama-FDJ United) — s.t.3. Tord Gudmestad (Decathlon CMA CGM Team) — s.t.4. Brody McDonald (Modern Adventure Pro Cycling) — s.t.5. Karsten Larsen Feldmann (Unibet Rose Rockets) — s.t.General ClassificationWith his stage victory, Fretin dons the first leader's jersey of the race with a time of 4:31:16, ahead of Kévin Avoine (Van Rysel Roubaix) by 2 seconds and Filip Pantzare (Lucky Sport Cycling Team) by 3 seconds.The race continues tomorrow with a new stage, which will define the balance of power in the general classification.