As in previous years, Air Antilles sponsored the Tour de la Guadeloupe bicycle race. The 71st edition of this international event included its first-ever race for women.
For the 71st edition of The International Cycling Tour of Guadeloupe, Air Antilles helped racers from various Caribbean countries to participate in an all-women’s race sponsored by the airline. This new feminine challenge took place on July 27-31, with Pascaline Duchene from the National Selection of La Defense racing to victory.
In addition, the 6th stage of the 71st Tour was also sponsored by the airline. This leg of the race took place on Wednesday, August 10, with a 148 km itinerary between Capesterre and Gourbeyre. This imposing course, with its steep vertical elevations, was won by Florian Rapiteau of Laval Cyclisme 53. Alexys Brunel of US Lamentin became the daily leader of the Tour, picking up the yellow jersey.
The final podium for this edition of the race included winner Stefan Bennett of EuroCyclingTrips Pro, Tom Donnenwirth of UVMG in second place, and Célestin Guillon of Laval Cycling 53 placing third.
