Simon has claimed his second major victory of the 2009 season at the ProTour classified Grand Prix Ouest Plouay. After 229km of racing, Simon outsprinted his breakaway companions including 2008 winner Pierrick Fédrigo (BBox Bouygues Télécom), Rabobank's Paul Martens, Daniel Martin (Garmin) and FDJ's Anthony Roux.
The initial attack of Gerrans, Fedrigo, Martens and Martin came on the last circuit with 8km to go. The four riders worked well together and were joined by Roux as they rode under the flamme rouge. With the peloton close behind, the 5 lined up for the sprint where Simon took the victory from defending champion Fedrigo and Martens rounding out the podium.
RESULTS
1 Simon Gerrans (Aus) Cervelo Test Team in 5:58:53
2 Pierrick Fedrigo (Fra) BBox Bouygues Telecom
3 Paul Martens (Ger) Rabobank
