Virenque in favor of discovering the Tour de France as soon as possible
Paul Seixas’ announcement delighted the entire cycling world, like Richard Virenque, who spoke of “very good news for everyone” to BFM Lille. “He will learn on the Tour,” analyzes the 56-year-old former climber. “He needs to take some space and when you do a Tour de France, you take some space.”
>>> Why Seixas has everything to gain from discovering the Tour de France at a very young age, according to Virenque
“A podium? It doesn’t seem illusory”: Christian Prudhomme impatient to see Paul Seixas on the Tour de France this summer
Paul Seixas will start the Tour de France from Barcelona on July 4. An announcement that delights the boss of the Grande Boucle, Christian Prudhomme, who spoke to RMC Sport.
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Serieys: “Real ambitions to achieve the best possible result overall”
Dominique Serieys, general manager of Decathlon – CMA-CGM: “We agreed to meet after the Ardennes classics in order to decide on the rest of Paul Seixas’ program. We had to take the time to carefully analyze all the data and also discuss with Paul and his entourage. He has had a remarkable start to the season and is already among the best runners in the world. And the best are destined to be lined up for the biggest race on the calendar: the Tour de France. With great humility, in a logic of learning, Paul will set off from Barcelona with real ambitions to achieve the best possible result in the general classification.”
Paul Seixas: “Age is neither a barrier nor an excuse”
The first reaction of Paul Seixas in a press release from Decathlon – CMA-CGM: “I am really very happy to announce that I am going to participate in the next Tour de France. It is my childhood dream, something that I have often imagined and it is now very close. I am only 19 years old but, as I have As I have already said, age is neither a hindrance nor an excuse. This decision, taken in consultation with the team management, has been carefully thought through and has been built collectively over the last few days. My results since the start of the season have given me a lot of confidence; ready and I will have ambitious goals. It is not my state of mind nor my conception of cycling to take part in the Tour de France with the sole objective of discovery and I will aim for the best possible ranking. Before that, I will also compete in the Tour Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes in June, on roads that I know very well and in a format which will serve as a guide. ideal preparation for my first Grand Tour.”
Seixas’ program revealed
To prepare for his first Tour de France, the Frenchman will take part in the Tour d’Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes (formerly Critérium du Dauphiné) from June 7 to 14.
In September, he will then participate in the two Canadian classics (Grands Prix de Québec and Montreal) to prepare for the Worlds, also in Canada. His season will end with the Tour of Lombardy.
Seixas: “I will aim for the best possible ranking”
Alongside his announcement, Paul Seixas also assures that he will not participate in the Grande Boucle just to discover its universe. The French prodigy will try to achieve the best possible ranking overall:
“I am really very happy to announce that I will participate in the next Tour de France. It is not my state of mind nor my conception of cycling to align myself with the Tour de France with the sole objective of discovery and I will aim for the best possible ranking.”
The welcome message from the Tour de France
Via social networks, the Tour de France quickly reacted to Paul Seixas’ announcement to participate in the next Grande Boucle: “See you in Barcelona! Welcome Paul Seixas.” The start of the Tour will be on July 4 in the city of Catalonia.
A well-kept secret
Although constantly questioned on the subject, Paul Seixas kept the secret as long as possible. Initially, the deadline for the Ardennes was set by his team. But, on the evening of the Doyenne, the Lyonnais and Decathlon CMA CGM had given themselves an extra week to choose the rest of the program.
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Paul Seixas will compete in the 2026 Tour de France!
Author of an exceptional start to the season for his age, Paul Seixas will participate in the 2026 Tour de France from July 4 to 26, the 19-year-old Frenchman announced this Monday morning. This announcement puts an end to weeks, even months, of incessant questions about the presence on the roads of the Grande Boucle of the tricolor prodigy, which fuels the wildest hopes of the French public and observers around the world.
>> It’s official, Paul Seixas will compete in the 2026 Tour de France!
Une année époustouflante
In the space of a year, Paul Seixas has shocked the cycling world. At only 19 years old, the Frenchman from Decathlon CMA CGM already has a (very) nice track record: 8th overall in the Critérium du Dauphiné, 3rd in the European road championships, 7th in the Tour of Lombardy, 2nd in the Tour of the Algarve with a victory stage, 2nd in the Strade Bianche, overwhelming winner of the Tour du Pays Basque and the Flèche Wallonne or even 2nd in Liège-Bastogne-Liège.
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