GP Féminin de Chambéry: Célia Gery seizes second win of the weekend after breakthrough Brabantse Pijl success

Célia Gery, the promising French U23 rider, secured her second victory of the weekend at the GP Féminin de Chambéry, following her breakthrough triumph at Brabantse Pijl just days prior. The young talent outmaneuvered Erica Magnaldi, who finished second, and Lore De Schepper, who claimed third, in what was described as a highly selective finish in France. This rapid succession of wins marks a significant moment for the AG2R-Citroën Team rider.

This double victory is particularly noteworthy given Gery's recent transition from the junior ranks and her immediate impact on the senior circuit. Her Brabantse Pijl win was a genuine upset, demonstrating a maturity beyond her years, and to back it up with another GC victory so swiftly suggests a formidable new talent has arrived. For AG2R-Citroën, a team often overshadowed in the women's peloton, Gery’s emergence offers a much-needed injection of elite-level success and a clear sign of their investment in future talent paying dividends.

Gery’s sudden ascent from promising junior to a rider capable of winning significant senior races within a week is less a surprise and more a confirmation that the next generation isn't waiting politely for their turn. The peloton has been served notice.