Josh Burnett wins Mont Mégantic at Tour de Beauce
New Zealand rider takes victory on Queen stage
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Josh Burnett (MitoQ-NZ Cycling Project) took a solo victory on the brutal final climb up Mont Mégantic on Friday. Stage 3 was the traditional Queen Stage of Tour de Beauce, 169 km from Lac-Mégantic to Mont Mégantic. Mégantic, a 5.3 km-climb that averages 9.6 per cent, with some sections up to 15 per cent, is one of the most prestigious hills in Canada to win.
🟡Maillot Jaune Classement Général – Josh Burnett
⚪️Maillot blanc meneur aux points – Tyler Stites
🔴Maillot Rouge du Meilleur Jeune – Ian Lopez San Roman
🟢⚪️Maillot à pois Meilleur Grimpeur – Arthur Liardet— Tour de Beauce (@TourDeBeauce) June 14, 2024
Coming in second was Ian Lopez de San Roman (Aevolo), with Felix Bouchard (Team N’side), slotting in third.