Quinn Simmons Wins Stage 4 of Tour Auvergne‑Rhône‑Alpes

American rider Quinn Simmons, the national champion for Lidl‑Trek, secured a victory on stage 4 of the Tour Auvergne‑Rhône‑Alpes after a 90‑km breakaway. He survived a ten‑rider escape, finishing in Montrond‑les‑Bains just 12 seconds ahead of the peloton and claiming his first sprint win.

Simmons described the effort as a test of form, noting that the group was reduced to ten riders after a crash and several attacks. He praised teammate Raúl García Pierna for aiding the escape and said the win confirms his fitness ahead of the upcoming U.S. championships and a potential Tour de France selection. The stage win followed his earlier success in the Tour de Suisse, reinforcing his status as a valuable rider for Lidl‑Trek.

Overall classification remained unchanged, with Alex Baudin retaining the leader’s jersey, but the stage highlighted Simmons’s ability to compete in breakaways and sprint finishes.