The revelation Derek GEE (IPT): 3rd in the Critérium du Dauphiné! A good omen for the Tour de France...

The Canadian rider (26), who came to prominence on the roads of the Giro last year*, finished third in the Dauphiné, his best result in a week long race.

Winner of stage 3, Derek Gee impressed observers with his performance in the mountains. With 3 top 5 finishes on the stages reserved for climbers, including a podium this Sunday at the summit of the Plateau des Glières.

This is the first time Gee has performed in the mountains

This "surprise" performance bodes well for stage wins for Ekoï!

Winner's statement: "All week I was nervous, waiting for the legs to give out on me (...) After the finish line, I suffered so much that I couldn't enjoy it, but now it's starting to soak into my mind."

Statement from sports director D.Impey: "Derek has exceeded expectations. It's purely down to the hard work he's put in (...) but not just him, the whole team"

Ekoï equipment: AR14 helmet and Premium 90 glasses

*4 second places and "super combative" of the event