February 18, 2013 (France) – Canada’s Nigel Ellsay is off to a strong start with his new French U23 squad – Sojasun Espoir-ACNC. The team introduced its 31 riders at the official presentation on Friday evening in Noyal-Châtillon sur Seiche and raced on Sunday in Challans. Ellsay finished 26th out of the 120-rider field  in the 139.6km race and in the same time as the winner. The 18-year-old was the third-ranked, first-year, U23 rider on the day.

Team presentation photos HERE.
Results HERE.