With Pace Gravel Burn stage 1 recap with Axelle Dubau-Prévot and Hugo Drechou
Oct 26, 2025
Axelle Dubau-Prévot, the recent French gravel national champion, and Hugo Drechou, an experienced French cyclist, dive into their experiences at Stage 1 of Gravel Burn. Axelle shares her stunning tactics and mindset, which led her to victory despite treating the race as a holiday. Hugo details a thrilling podium finish with a sprint strategy and the challenge of racing against mountain biking legends. They also discuss the importance of staying calm during competitions and their upcoming strategies for the longer stage ahead.
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Following A WorldTour Legend
- Axelle explained she followed Ashleigh Moolman all day and matched her when Moolman attacked with 5 km to go.
- Axelle said she was on holiday mindset but still sprinted at the end because she is a competitor.
Gravel Burn Feels Like Cape Epic
- Hugo said Gravel Burn reminded him of Cape Epic and felt like a mandatory season finale for them.
- He emphasized the event attracted them because it mirrored big MTB stage race culture in a gravel format.
Brake Failure And A Big Chase
- Hugo described losing his brakes in a sandy penalty downhill and dropping 30 seconds before chasing back hard.
- He said his legs felt fresh after catching back and he could follow Matt Beers into the finale.