Jonny Bellis is competing in the Franco Belge race with his CSC-Saxo Bank team over the next four days.
It’s his last race of the season before he returns to the Island.
Today sees the riders tackle the opening 188km Maubeuge to Mons en Pevele stage.
FC Isle of Man held to draw in season opener
Ravens and Litherland share spoils in goalless stalemate
Hickman issues post-surgery update: 'Everything is looking promising'
The 14-time race winner came off his bike at the end of practice week
Basketball: IoM ladies strike gold in Ynys Mon
Manx side claim top spot at Inter-Island Games
FC Isle of Man to begin 2025/26 season this weekend
Ravens kicking-off campaign at home to Litherland REMYCA tomorrow (26 July)