US EditionFrench Cycling Team Aims to End 40-Year Tour De France Drought
FRANCE, JUL 21 – Decathlon and CMA CGM commit 40 million euros to support a French cycling team aiming to produce a Tour de France winner within five years, ending a 40-year national drought.
- On Monday, Decathlon announced it would take full ownership of the French cycling team Decathlon AG2R La Mondiale, partnering with CMA CGM for investment.
- Since 1985, no French rider has won the Tour de France, underscoring a 40-year drought as talents like Thibaut Pinot and Romain Bardet fell short due to stronger rivals, Samuel Petrequin reported.
- With an estimated budget of 40 million euros compared to 60 million for UAE Team Emirates-XRG, Serieys told BFM Marseille that his first results are probably expected in 2028.
- Welcoming the plan, Dominique Serieys said it marks a historic new chapter for French and global sport, and Pogačar said it is 'a boost for French contenders'.
- By 2030, the team aims to win the Tour de France with a French rider, extending ambitions to Paris-Roubaix and Milan-San Remo, as Serieys outlined.
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While the Habs have still not raised their arms this year, the announcement of a new team batie around the future great hope of hexagonal cycling gives reasons to hope.
·Paris, France
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It has been 40 years since a French cyclist last won the Tour de France, when Bernard Hinault won the last of his five titles in 1985.
·United States
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Rodolphe Saadé, the CEO of CMA CGM, partner from 2026 and for 5 years in Decathlon, explains the reasons for his investment in the world of cycling.
·Boulogne-Billancourt, France
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