Fisher-Black makes his mark on the Boucles de la Mayenne

Finn Fisher-Black took a big result in his young career, with the 20 year-old duelling it out with some big names to take 4th on stage 2 of the Boucles de la Mayenne in France.

Still in his first full season as a professional, Fisher-Black was aggressive throughout the day, infiltrating a strong breakaway before forging clear in an elite group of 6 on the last climb with 6km to go.

Benjamin Thomas (Cofidis) would prove the strongest on the hilly leg from Jublains to Pré-en-Pail-Saint-Samson (171km) with Fisher-Black on the same time. This result lifts the New Zealander to 5th in the overall standings at just 10’’ from Thomas.

Fisher-Black :
“We have a small team here so we have to be smart with our efforts but I think the guys rode perfectly today and covered all the bases. I knew I had to make some attacks in the final to try and go alone but couldn’t quite get away so it came down to a sprint and I tried my best but didn’t quite have the kick in the end. Happy to be able to take the white jersey into tomorrow’s stage.”

The race continues tomorrow with a flatter stage 3 from Saint-Berthevin to Château-Gontier-sur-Mayenne (188km).

 
Boucles de la Mayenne stage 2 results

1.Benjamin Thomas (Cofidis) 4:11:30
2.Benoit Cosnefroy (AG2R-Citroen) s.t
3.Alex Aranburu (Movistar) s.t.
4.Finn Fisher-Black (UAE Team Emirates) s.t

 
Boucles de la Mayenne general classification after stage 2

 
1.Benjamin Thomas (Cofidis) 8:23:25
2.Benoit Cosnefroy (AG2R-Citroen) +4’’
3.Alex Aranburu (Movistar) +6’’

5. Finn Fisher-Black (UAE Team Emirates) +10’’