This website is operated by H. Young (Operations) Limited. It uses cookies and other similar technologies to collect information about how it is used and what users’ preferences are. This information helps us provide users with a better browsing experience and improve how our website operates and the services available through it. For more information, see our Cookie Policy.

We require your consent to set certain non-essential cookies on your device. By continuing to browse our website without changing your cookie preferences, you consent to us setting cookies on your device. If you do not consent, either decline them below or change your cookie preferences. Our Cookie Policy explains how you can do this.

Accept
Decline
  • home
  • News
    • march
  • Riders
    • Mike Cuming
    • Connor Swift
    • Joey Walker
    • Ian Bibby
    • Rich Handley
    • Matt Holmes
    • Tobyn Horton
    • Joe Laverick
    • Johnny Mcevoy
    • Tom Moses
    • Jon Mould
    • George Pym
    • Erick Rowsell
  • Team Bike
RIDERS

REPORT: TOUR DE NORMANDIE 2019 - STAGE SEVEN

REPORT: TOUR DE NORMANDIE 2019 - STAGE SEVEN

Connor Swift rode to ninth place overall at the Tour de Normandie, capping a successful first race of the year for Madison Genesis.

In an uncharacteristically calm, dry and sunny week in northern France, the team came together to try and change the shape of a race which was, for seven days, dominated by sprinters.

Despite not facing a wet and windswept week of attrition, team manager Roger Hammond counted the positives from the clement conditions.

“Having such good weather was a double edged sword in many ways. We’re returning from a warm, dry week of racing, having avoided any crashed and with healthy riders who now have seven days of racing in their legs.

“But the problem is that with no wind or rain, it’s a fairly early race to sit in and play for the bunch sprint. To come into first race of the year and be racing against pure sprinters didn’t suit the riders we have.

“While other teams came into this well drilled after six weeks of racing, we were learning and improving throughout. By the last couple of stages the guys were working more as a team which was pleasing to see. 

“So to come away with a top-10 place and, for the matter of some time bonuses, be fighting for fourth place, you have to be pleased.”

Madison Genesis will now prepare for the Volta Limburg Classic, with some new riders expected to make their race debut in an event described as a mini Amstel Gold Race.

 

Related stories

LATEST NEWS

Madison Genesis - The Final Show

Meet the team

The lineup for our final season of racing in 2019
Pearl iZUMi  Genesis Bikes

Follow us on twitter

Follow us on instagram

Follow us on facebook

Contact us directly

©2025 Madison a division of H Young (Operations) Ltd, All Rights Reserved Privacy Policy / Cookie Policy. Registered in England & Wales No. 706712. VAT No. 578419593