Paul Seixas Aims to End French Drought at Tour de France
New French star Seixas to race Tour de France
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Nineteen-year-old French cyclist Paul Seixas will compete in the upcoming Tour de France, aiming to break a 41-year winless streak for French riders. Seixas, who rides for the CMA CGM Decathlon team, has shown impressive form this season, including a second-place finish at the Strade Bianche.
- 01Paul Seixas is the youngest winner of the Flèche Wallonne and a promising talent in cycling.
- 02He finished as runner-up to Tadej Pogačar in two major races this season.
- 03Seixas announced his participation in the Tour de France, which starts on July 4 from Barcelona.
- 04The last French rider to win the Tour was Bernard Hinault in 1985.
- 05Seixas's team aims to win the Tour de France within the next five years.
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Paul Seixas, a 19-year-old cyclist from France, will participate in the Tour de France starting July 4 in Barcelona, Spain. Seixas, riding for the CMA CGM Decathlon team, is seen as France's best hope for a Tour victory since Bernard Hinault's last win in 1985. This season, he has already made headlines by finishing second to Tadej Pogačar at both the Strade Bianche and Liege-Bastogne-Liege, and becoming the youngest winner of the Flèche Wallonne. Seixas expressed his excitement, stating that competing in the Tour is a childhood dream. His team, a collaboration between Decathlon and CMA CGM, is focused on achieving Tour-winning ambitions within five years. Seixas is determined to perform well and aims for a strong overall classification in the race, showcasing his climbing and time trialing skills. He will also compete in the Tour Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes in June as part of his preparations.
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Seixas's participation could inspire a new generation of French cyclists and reignite interest in cycling in France.
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