2015 Tour du Haut Var

2015 Tour du Haut Var Ben Gastauer 3DWV2011 3 (cropped).JPG 180 Ben Gastauer, overall winner of the 2015 Tour du Haut Var 21–22 February 2015 2 362.5 km 2014 2016 Ben Gastauer orange LUX ALM 2015 Philippe Gilbert BEL BMC 2015 Jonathan Hivert FRA BSE 2015 Philippe Gilbert green BEL BMC 2015 Ignatas Konovalovas red LIT LPM 2015 Quentin Pacher white FRA ADT 2015 BSE 2015 9h 14' 21" The 2015 Tour du Haut Var was the 47th edition of the Tour du Haut Var road cycling stage race,Tour Cycliste International du Haut Var-martin 2015 - General Classification http://www.procyclingstats.com/race/Tour_Cycliste_International_du_Haut_Var_matin_2015-editions ProCyclingStats 20 February 2015 held in the Provence region of France. It was rated as a 2.1 event as part of the 2015 UCI Europe Tour, and consisted of two stages over two days, from 21 to 22 February 2015.Tour Cycliste International du Haut Var-martin 2015 - General Classification http://www.procyclingstats.com/race/Tour_Cycliste_International_du_Haut_Var_matin_2015 ProCyclingStats 20 February 2015 Historically, the Tour du Haut Var was the third of three early-season French races, following the Étoile de Bessèges and the Tour Méditerranéen, but for the second year running the Tour Méditerranéen was cancelled due to financial problems, so the Tour du Haut Var came after a two-week break in French cycling.Tour du Haut Var — Le Haut Var renoue avec ses classiques http://www.velo101.com/pros/article/tour-du-haut-var-le-haut-var-renoue-avec-ses-classiques--11842 Velo101 20 February 2015 French 20 February 2015 The 2015 race was particularly notable for returning to the difficult terrain that had been a feature of the race in its early years.Le Tour du haut Var-matin regagne ses reliefs http://www.varmatin.com/brignoles/le-tour-du-haut-var-matin-regagne-ses-reliefs.2042742.html Varmatin.com 20 February 2015 14 February 2015 In contrast to most stage races, it favoured classics riders rather than pure climbing specialists, and was seen as excellent preparation for the classics season.Axelgaard Emil Tour du Haut Var preview http://www.cyclingquotes.com/news/tour_du_haut_var_preview/ Cyclingquotes.com 20 February 2015 19 February 2015 The first stage of the race was won from the breakaway by Ben Gastauer (ALM 2015), who was able to defend his race lead in the second stage and take the overall victory in the race. These were the first victories of his professional career. The second stage was won by Luka Mezgec (GIA 2015). Philippe Gilbert (BMC 2015), who finished on the podium both days, won the points classification. The mountains prize was won by Ignatas Konovalovas (LPM 2015) and the best young rider was Quentin Pacher (ADT 2015). The best team was BSE 2015. Preview thumb|Philippe Gilbert, a former champion of the Tour du Haut Var and one of the pre-race favourites in 2015 The 2014 champion was Carlos Betancur (ALM 2014), but he was not selected for the 2015 edition, still being far from the form he had had in the early part of 2014. However, three former champions were present, including Philippe Gilbert (BMC 2015), Davide Rebellin (CCC 2015) and Thomas Voeckler (EUC 2015). Gilbert was considered one of the major favourites for the race, while ALM 2015 yes's Samuel Dumoulin and BSE 2015's Jonathan Hivert were also expected to ride well. Teams 20 teams were selected to take place in the 2015 edition, including six UCI WorldTeams.Le Tour du Haut-Var 2015 promet une belle édition http://www.be-celt.com/2015/02/11/le-tour-du-haut-var-2015-promet-une-belle-edition/ be-celt.com 20 February 2015 French 11 February 2015 22em ALM 2015 AND 2015a AUB 2015 BMC 2015 BSE 2015 CCC 2015 COF 2015 CUL 2015 ADT 2015 FDJ 2015 IAM 2015 RLM 2015 EUC 2015 Team Frøy–Bianchi GIA 2015 KAT 2015 LPM 2015 VER 2015 VWT 2015 BWB 2015 Route The terrain of the race was expected to be more challenging than in other recent editions and both stages were expected to suit the puncheurs rather than the sprinters. The first stage took the riders across several categorised climbs. The penultimate climb was the difficult ascent of the Mur de Montauroux (the "Wall of Montauroux"), which had sections of 22% incline, before finishing with the steep climb to Seillans.Tour Cycliste International du Haut Var-matin 2015 - Stage 1 http://www.procyclingstats.com/race/Tour_Cycliste_International_du_Haut_Var_matin_2015_Stage_1_Seillans-profiles ProCyclingStats 20 February 2015 The second stage took the riders across several more difficult climbs, including the Côte des Tuilières 20 km 0 off before the finish.Tour Cycliste International du Haut Var-matin 2015 - Stage 2 http://www.procyclingstats.com/race/Tour_Cycliste_International_du_Haut_Var_matin_2015_Stage_2_Draguignan-profiles ProCyclingStats 20 February 2015 StageDateRouteDistance TypeWinner121 FebruaryLe Cannet-des-Maures to Seillans164.6 km 0 onFile:Hillystage.svgHilly stage Ben Gastauer LUX222 FebruaryDraguignan to Draguignan197.9 km 0 onFile:Hillystage.svgHilly stage Luka Mezgec SLO Stages Stage 1 21 February 2015 — Le Cannet-des-Maures to Seillans, 164.6 km 0 on thumb|Seillans, the finish of stage 1 Stage 1 was a 164.6 km 0 off on route from Le Cannet-des-Maures to Seillans. The route was generally hilly and generally used narrow roads. There were four climbs in the first part of the stage, before entering a difficult final section. This included the steep Mur de Montauroux with 15.5 km 0 off remaining, with the descent followed by a section of mild climbing and a steep incline to the finish.Axelgaard Emil Gastauer takes huge solo win in Haut Var opener http://www.cyclingquotes.com/news/gastauer_takes_huge_solo_win_in_haut_var_opener/ Cyclingquotes.com 21 February 2015 21 February 2015 The day's early break was formed by Ben Gastauer (ALM 2015), Ignatas Konovalovas (LPM 2015), Thomas Vaubourzeix (VER 2015), Roy Curvers (GIA 2015) and Loïc Chetout (COF 2015). They never built a lead of more than 4' 30", with several of the teams in the peloton chasing hard. Chetout dropped out of the break, but the remaining riders were able to maintain a decent advantage over the chasing pack. At the Mur de Montauroux, they still had a lead of two minutes. Gastauer dropped the remaining riders on the climb and pressed on alone. He admitted after the stage that it had not been his intention to attempt to win the race from the breakaway, but he pushed on, estimating that the peloton behind would be tired. He still had several seconds in hand as he reached the final climb into Seillans and was able to hold the peloton off with a seven-second advantage at the finish line, with Jonathan Hivert second and Philippe Gilbert third.Gastauer, une première bien arrosée https://www.lequipe.fr/Cyclisme-sur-route/Actualites/Gastauer-sacre-numero/538092 L'Equipe 21 February 2015 FrenchBen Gastauer wins Tour du Haut Var opener http://www.cyclingnews.com/races/tour-cycliste-international-du-haut-var-matin-2015/stage-1/results Cyclingnews.com 21 February 2015 21 February 2015 Stage 1 result and General classification after Stage 1 1 Ben Gastauer LUX ALM 2015 4h 11' 15" 20px20px 2 Jonathan Hivert FRA BSE 2015 + 7" 3 Philippe Gilbert BEL BMC 2015 + 7" 4 Fabian Wegmann GER CUL 2015 + 7" 5 Christophe Laporte FRA COF 2015 + 7" 20px 6 Simon Špilak SLO KAT 2015 + 7" 7 Alexey Tsatevich RUS KAT 2015 + 7" 8 Mathieu Ladagnous FRA FDJ 2015 + 7" 9 Linus Gerdemann GER CUL 2015 + 7" 10 Ángel Vicioso ESP KAT 2015 + 7" Stage 2 22 February 2015 — Draguignan to Draguignan, 197.9 km 0 on thumb|Luka Mezgec, winner of stage 2 Stage 2 was a hilly route around Draguignan. The 197.9 km 1 off on route involved several circuits around the town with six classified climbs. The last of these was the first-category Côte des Tuilières, which included sections of 22% and came 15 km 0 off before the finish. The stage was raced briskly. After 50 km 0 off of racing, a nine-man breakaway went away, with ALM 2015 leading the chase in defence of Ben Gastauer's yellow jersey. The breakaway riders were Johan Le Bon (FDJ 2015), Maxim Belkov (KAT 2015), Yannick Martinez (EUC 2015), Anthony Turgis (COF 2015), Nikolay Mihaylov (CCC 2015), Ignatas Konovalovas (LPM 2015), Julien Guay (AUB 2015), Antoine Demoitié (BWB 2015) and Serge Dewortelaer (VER 2015). Turgis attempted to drive the pace on the climb of Col de la Grange 70 km 0 off before the finish, but he was not able to distance the peloton. The last of the escapees to be caught was Le Bon, who rode solo into the final 20 km 0 off with a lead of over a minute. He was caught soon afterwards, as the peloton reached the Côte des Tuilières. On the climb, Davide Rebellin (CCC 2015), a former champion in the race, attacked along with Julien Loubet LPM 2015 yes, but they were caught by ALM 2015 yes shortly after the summit. Luka Mezgec (GIA 2015) was among the riders to be dropped on the climb, but he was able to bridge across from the chase group into the peloton, now reduced to 30 riders. His teammate Chad Haga led him out in the sprint, and he was able to beat Philippe Gilbert (BMC 2015) to the line, with Baptiste Planckaert (RLM 2015) in third place. Gastauer finished in the peloton and took the overall victory, the first stage race win of his professional career.Tour du Haut Var — Mezgec s'invite, Gastauer résiste http://www.velo101.com/pros/article/tour-du-haut-var-mezgec-sinvite,-gastauer-resiste--11884 Velo101 Sport 101 24 February 2015 French 22 February 2015Mezgec le plus rapide à Draguignan http://www.cyclismactu.net/news-tour-du-haut-var-mezgec-le-plus-rapide-a-draguignan-47473.html Cyclismeactu 24 February 2015 French 22 February 2015Mezgec wins stage 2 of Tour du Haut Var http://www.cyclingnews.com/races/tour-cycliste-international-du-haut-var-matin-2015/stage-2/results Cyclingnews.com 24 February 2015 22 February 2015 Stage 2 result 1 Luka Mezgec SLO TGA 2015 5h 03' 06" 2 Philippe Gilbert BEL BMC 2015 + 0" 3 Baptiste Planckaert BEL RLM 2015 + 0" 4 Mathieu Ladagnous FRA FDJ 2015 + 0" 5 Julien El Fares FRA LPM 2015 + 0" 6 Brent Bookwalter USA BMC 2015 + 0" 7 Jonathan Hivert FRA BSE 2015 + 0" 8 Rudy Molard FRA COF 2015 + 0" 9 Alexis Vuillermoz FRA ALM 2015 + 0" 10 Alexey Tsatevich RUS KAT 2015 + 0"Final general classification 1 Ben Gastauer LUX ALM 2015 9h 14' 21" 20px 2 Philippe Gilbert BEL BMC 2015 + 7" 20px 3 Jonathan Hivert FRA BSE 2015 + 7" 4 Mathieu Ladagnous FRA FDJ 2015 + 7" 5 Baptiste Planckaert BEL RLM 2015 + 7" 6 Alexey Tsatevich RUS KAT 2015 + 7" 7 Julien El Fares FRA LPM 2015 + 7" 8 Davide Rebellin ITA CCC 2015 + 7" 9 Alexis Vuillermoz FRA ALM 2015 + 7" 10 Yoann Bagot FRA COF 2015 + 7" Classification leadership table In the 2015 Tour du Haut Var, four different jerseys were awarded. For the general classification, calculated by adding each cyclist's finishing times on each stage, the leader received a yellow jersey. This classification was considered the most important of the 2015 Tour du Haut Var, and the winner of the classification was considered the winner of the race. Additionally, there was a points classification, which awarded a green jersey. In the points classification, cyclists received points for finishing in the top 15 in a mass-start stage. For winning a stage, a rider earned 25 points, with 20 for second, 16 for third, 14 for fourth, 12 for fifth, 10 for sixth, then 1 point fewer per place down to 1 for 15th place. Points towards the classification could also be accrued at intermediate sprint points during each stage. There was also a mountains classification, the leadership of which was marked by a red jersey. In the mountains classification, points were won by reaching the top of a climb before other cyclists, with more points available for the higher-categorised climbs. The fourth jersey represented the young rider classification, marked by a white jersey. This was decided in the same way as the general classification, but only riders born after 1 January 1991 were eligible to be ranked in the classification. There was also a classification for teams, in which the times of the best three cyclists per team on each stage were added together; the leading team at the end of the race was the team with the lowest total time. Stage Winner General classification25px|link=|alt= Points classification25px|link=|alt= Mountains classification25px|link=|alt= Young rider classification25px|link=|alt= Teams classification 147ème Tour Cycliste International du Haut Var-Matin 1ère étape: Le Cannet des Maures - Seillans 47th Tour Cycliste International du Haut Var Matin 1st stage: Le Cannet des Maures - Seillans http://stsport.fr/IMG/pdf/1ere_etape_le_cannet_des_maures_-_seillans.pdf PDF STSport.fr Systèmes et Techniques du Sport 21 February 2015 24 March 2021 French Ben Gastauer Ben Gastauer Ben Gastauer Thomas Vaubourzeix Christophe Laporte ALM 2015 247ème Tour Cycliste International du Haut Var-Matin 2ème étape: Draguignan - Draguignan 47th Tour Cycliste International du Haut Var Matin 2nd stage: Draguignan - Draguignan http://stsport.fr/IMG/pdf/2eme_etape_draguignan_-_draguignan.pdf PDF STSport.fr Systèmes et Techniques du Sport 22 February 2015 24 March 2021 French Luka Mezgec Philippe Gilbert Ignatas Konovalovas Quentin Pacher BSE 2015 Final Ben Gastauer Philippe Gilbert Ignatas Konovalovas Quentin Pacher BSE 2015 References Tour du Haut Var Tour du Haut Var Category:Tour du Haut Var