Aubin Sparfel from Grand Est emerged victorious in the third round of the U19 Men’s Cyclo-cross French Cup held in Albi (Tarn) this Saturday. The European Champion outperformed Maxime Vézie from VC Pays de Loudéac and Paul Seixas from La Motte-Servolex Cyclisme. The final ranking is as follows: 1. SPARFEL Aubin GRAND EST in 38’01” 2. VEZIE Maxime VC PAYS DE LOUDEAC at 15” 3. SEIXAS Paul LA MOTTE SERVOLEX CYCLISM at 4. VASSAL Théophile BOURGOGNE FRANCHE COMTE at 32” 5. TANGUY…

Troyes (Aube) will host the fourth round of the Cyclo-cross World Cup this Sunday, November 19. This will be the first event of the season for young categories. Here is the list of French riders who will be participating in the Elite, Women, and Men events. The French participants include: Women – Hélène Clauzel (AS Bike Racing), Perrine Clauzel (AS Bike Racing), Lauriane Duraffourg (AS Bike Racing), and *Amandine Fouquenet (Arkéa. ..

Could it have been any different? Last weekend, the second of three French cyclo-cross Cup weekends took place in Albi, Tarn. Lilian Calmejane, who hails from the city and has strong ties to his training club, Albi VS, and the organizing committee where his parents are involved, couldn’t imagine missing the event without participating. He finished 12th and…

Corentin Lequet from AS Bike Racing emerged victorious in the third round of the U23 Men’s Cyclo-cross French Cup held in Albi (Tarn) on Saturday. He outperformed Noé Castille from Team CX TPM and Léo Bisiaux from VC Riomois. The final ranking is as follows: 1. Corentin Lequet (AS Bike Racing) – 52’33” 2. Noé Castille (Team CX TPM) – 12” 3. Léo Bisiaux (VC Riomois) – 46” 4. Tristan Glass Maker (Team Guevel Articreations) – 58” 5. Nathan Bommenel (AS Bike Racing)…

Alexis Guérin has secured his future by signing with Conti, a Continental team that will be formed through the merger of the French N1 Philippe Wagner Cycling and the Belgian Conti Materiel.velo.com. The 31-year-old rider from Girondin achieved a stage victory in the Coppi and Bartali International Week this year (2.1) after an impressive solo breakaway covering 95 kilometers…

Soren Bruyère Joumard from AS Fontaine emerged as the winner in the second round of the U17 Boys’ French Cyclo-cross Cup held in Albi (Tarn) on Sunday. He defeated Augustin Fahy from JS Ferté Gaucher and Timéo Louison from Bourgogne-Franche-Comté. The final ranking is as follows: 1. Soren Bruyère Joumard (AS Fontaine) – 29’19” 2. Augustin Fahy (JS Ferté Gaucher) – 37” 3. Timéo Louison (Bourgogne-Franche-Comté) – 47” 4. Joseph Raffo (Sports Union)…

Troyes (Aube) is set to host the fourth round of the cyclo-cross World Cup on Sunday, November 19. This will mark the beginning of the season for the Junior and Espoirs categories. Here is the lineup of riders who will proudly wear the French team jersey for this event. The French selection includes Maïa Bridier (VC Montigny Bretonneux), Amalia Debarges (Lyon Sprint Evolution), Lison Desprez (VC Evron Coetmieux), Diane…

Julien Almansa (Albi VS) emerged victorious in the second round of the French cyclo-cross Cup for Masters Men categories 4 to 8, held in Albi (Tarn) on Saturday. He outperformed Christophe Pourrat (ASPTT Clermont-Ferrand) and Cyrille Bonnand (VC Trouville-Deauville). The final ranking is as follows: 1. ALMANSA Julien M4 ALBI VELO SPORT in 40’36” 2. POURRAT Christophe M5 ASPTT CLERMONT-FERRAND at 02’13” 3. BONNAND Cyrille M4 VC TROUVILLE DEAUVILLE at 02’14” 4…

Amandine Vidon (Team Fima-RDV Bikeshop Alian) claimed victory in the third round of the French Elite & U23 Women’s Cyclo-cross Cup, held in Albi (Tarn) on Saturday. She surpassed Amandine Fouquenet (Arkéa Pro Cycling) and Lauriane Duraffourg (AS Bike Racing). The final ranking is as follows: 1. VIDON Amandine TEAM FIMA – RDV BIKESHOP ALIAN in 46’06” 2. FOUQUENET Amandine ARKEA PRO CYCLING TEAM at 01’04” 3. DURAFFOURG Lauriane AS BIKE RACING at 01’18” 4…

In 2024, the Soudal-Quick Step Development Team will welcome eight new riders, including Gabriel Berg from France, who joins the team from the Junior ranks. The team’s roster for 2024 now consists of fifteen talented riders, ready to take on new challenges and achieve great success.

The Prefect of Loire-Atlantique has made the decision to cancel all outdoor sports competitions scheduled for this weekend in Pontchâteau. This unfortunate cancellation is due to the expected gale caused by Storm Ciaran, which is forecasted to cross the department on Saturday. As a result, the European Cyclo-cross Championship, originally planned for Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, will be affected by this decision.

Valentin Remondet of Team CX TPM emerged as the winner of the Dijon International cyclo-cross (C2) held on Wednesday. The event, organized by SCO Dijon, saw Remondet surpass Nicolas Reculeau from UC Montmeyran Valence and Lucas Dubau from Van Rysel CX Team. Remondet’s triumph marks a significant achievement as he follows in the footsteps of previous winner Loris Rouiller. The rankings for the Seniors and U23 categories are as follows: 1. Valentin Remondet (TEAM CX TPM) – Elite in 1h03’58” 2. Nicolas Reculeau (UC MONTMEYRAN VALENCE) – Open 2, with a time difference of 00:27 3. Lucas Dubau (VANRYSEL CX RACING TEAM) – Elite.

Stay tuned for an exciting cyclo-cross event happening on Sunday, November 12, 2023. More details will be announced soon. Don’t miss out on this thrilling opportunity to witness top cyclists in action.

Rémi Lelandais from Team CX TPM emerged victorious in the third round of the French Elite Men’s Cyclo-cross Cup held in Albi (Tarn) on Saturday. Joshua Dubau from Van Rysel CX Racing Team and Tony Périou from Team VCP Loudéac CX secured second and third place respectively. The final ranking is as follows: 1. LELANDAIS Rémi TEAM CX TPM with a time of 1h02’08” 2. DUBAU Joshua VAN RYSEL CX RACING TEAM at 06” 3. PERIOU Tony TEAM VCP LOUDEAC CX at 07” 4. GUILLAUD Valentin TEAM GUEVEL ARTICREATIONS…

Kevin Suarez from Nesta-MMR CX Team emerged as the winner in the second round of the French Elite Men’s Cyclo-cross Cup held in Quelneuc-Carentoir (Morbihan) on Sunday. He defeated Sandy Dujardin from TotalEnergies and Mickaël Crispin from Philippe Wagner Cycling to claim the top spot. The final ranking is as follows: 1. SUAREZ FERNANDEZ Kevin NESTA-MMR CX TEAM with a time of 1h02’10” 2. DUJARDIN Sandy TOTALENERGIES at 01” 3. CRISPIN Mickaël PHILIPPE WAGNER CYCLING at 47” 4. FINE Eddy COFIDIS…

In 2024, the Cofidis team will have a squad of 30 riders, including twelve new additions for the upcoming season. Here is the lineup for Cofidis in 2024: Piet Allegaert, 28 years old Stanislaw Aniolowski, 26 years old (Human Powered Health) Thomas Champion, 24 years old Bryan Coquard, 31 years old Aimé De Gendt, 29 years old (Intermarché-Circus-Wanty) Nicolas…

A frustrating ending for Romain Bardet. After a promising first weekend of competition during the Tour des Alpes-Maritimes et du Var, the Auvergnat arrived in Ardèche with high ambitions and a legitimate claim to play a leading role in the first of the two events of the Drôme-Ardèche loops on Saturday. However, a mechanical issue deprived him of…

Tadej Pogacar dreams of winning practically all the top races on the cycling calendar at least once in his career and came close to adding one of the most prestigious victories to his list this Sunday. However, on the Scottish circuit of Glasgow, the Slovenian rider had to concede to another international cycling monster in the form of Mathieu Van der Poel (see…

The World Championship in Glasgow concluded with an exhilarating finish. Despite facing challenges, the French women’s road team showcased their determination and resilience. The event witnessed intense competition and unexpected twists, making it a memorable spectacle for cycling enthusiasts worldwide. The athletes displayed exceptional skills and sportsmanship, leaving a lasting impression on the audience.

Alexis Gougeard has undoubtedly made a lasting impression on the 2023 French Amateur Road Championship. Taking the lead 140 kilometers from the finish on the challenging Cassel circuit, Gougeard came close to achieving a monumental feat. However, the VC Rouen 76 cyclist from Normandy eventually succumbed in the final 20 kilometers, settling for a modest place in the Top 10 of the jersey race…

For some, the Critérium du Dauphiné presents an opportunity to secure a spot in the upcoming Tour de France. However, others may lose their chance due to sporting reasons or unforeseen circumstances. Unfortunately, this was the case for Steven Kruijswijk on Monday. Just a few meters before reaching Sarpoil – Km 7 – during the second stage of this WorldTour event, the Dutch cyclist encountered…

There will be no winner declared and no changes to the general classification after the cancellation of the 6th stage of the Tour of Brittany. Following a crash, multiple ambulances were called in, making it impossible to resume the race. Approximately 80 kilometers from the finish line, around fifty riders fell on a muddy descent. One of the leading cyclists in the peloton slipped and triggered…

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Eglantine Rayer experienced mixed emotions on the podium of the French Women’s Espoirs Championship. While she was happy for Océane Mahé, the new French Champion who achieved a remarkable solo 70 km raid, Rayer couldn’t help but feel a sense of shame. “It’s truly wonderful for her. She had the courage to break away from the pack, bringing a refreshing change to the race. It’s delightful to witness someone expressing their joy so genuinely, and she absolutely deserves it. I realized early on that she was destined for victory when she gained a 2’30” lead at the halfway point. I knew I couldn’t catch up…”

Killian Verschuren from VC Pays de Loudéac emerged as the victorious rider in the French Amateur Championship held in Cassel (North) this Saturday. After completing 153.5 kilometers of intense racing, Verschuren crossed the finish line ahead of Baptiste Huyet from Bourg-en-Bresse Ain Cyclisme and Clément Carisey from Charvieu-Chavagneux IC. Verschuren’s triumph follows in the footsteps of Mattéo Vercher, the previous year’s champion. Final Standings: 1. VERSCHUREN Killian VC PAYS DE LOUDEAC completed the 153.5 km race in 3h54’21 (average speed: 39.300 km/h)…

It seems that accidents are becoming a recurring theme in cycling races. While falls have always been a part of the sport, the frequency of neutralizations and even complete stoppages is on the rise. Just this year, fans witnessed the cancellation of Bordeaux-Saintes, a Coupe de France N1 round, due to a severe crash that required the presence of all available ambulances…

The highly anticipated Tour de France is just around the corner, promising thrilling battles between the world’s top cyclists. With its rich history and challenging routes, the Tour de France never fails to captivate fans worldwide. Stay tuned for updates on this prestigious event!