Published on : 09/13/2026
In the final round of the Coupe de France, the Cofidis riders launched several attacks on the roads of the Choralis Fourmies. Zoé Bihan featured in the day’s breakaway before Victoire Berteau launched several attacks in the finale in an attempt to disrupt the sprinters’ plans.
Rain and slippery roads marked the opening part of the 126.4-kilometre race around Fourmies. A crash after around ten kilometres forced Amalie Dideriksen to abandon, leaving the team with four riders for the remainder of the race.
Zoé Bihan quickly took her chance. At just 18 years old, the Cofidis trainee joined the day’s breakaway, which built a lead of up to 3'40" over the peloton. After finding herself in a two-rider move, Zoé continued alone before being caught with around 40 kilometres remaining. Her efforts at the front also earned her the best climber classification at the Choralis Classic Femmes.
In the finale, Victoire Berteau took over. The French rider attacked several times on the Fourmies circuit, notably with 20 kilometres to go and again on the final lap. However, the sprinters’ teams quickly reacted to each of her moves. Despite Cofidis working to position Marion Borras, the victory was ultimately decided in a sprint through the streets of Fourmies.
Reaction:
Gaëtan Lemoine, Sports Director:
“We started with five riders. There was a big crash after ten kilometres and we lost Amalie Dideriksen, who had to abandon. Our trainee Zoé Bihan joined the day’s breakaway and had a great day. She found herself at the front with another trainee from Ma Petite Entreprise, and they built a lead of up to 3'40". Zoé went on to win the best climber classification. Once she was caught with around 40 kilometres to go, she continued to work as much as possible for the team.
Victoire Berteau and Marion Borras found themselves a little isolated in the finale. The plan was for Victoire to race aggressively in the final 20 kilometres while keeping Marion for the sprint. Victoire was very active on the circuit and kept trying until the final lap. Unfortunately, the sprinters’ teams controlled the race and Marion found herself isolated, so it was difficult to fight for a result. But we showed a strong team spirit on home roads here in the North.”