In an atmosphere charged with expectations, the technical director of the French national cycling team, Thomas Voeckler, has unveiled the names of the riders who will represent France at the upcoming World Championships, scheduled for Montreal on September 27th. The team, composed of Paul Seixas, Valentin Paret-Peintre and Alex Baudin, aims to bring the world title back home.

The announcement took place during the national cycling championships, where Voeckler made clear that Seixas will be the team leader. "Our ambition is victory," the coach declared, emphasizing the team's determination to face rivals with courage and strategy. "We are not the favorites, but we have a rider who can look every opponent straight in the eye," he added, referring to Seixas, who has recently demonstrated his qualities in high-level competitions.

Beyond Seixas, the roster includes prominent names such as Valentin Paret-Peintre of Soudal-Quick Step and Alex Baudin of EF Education-EasyPost. The French team is preparing to compete on a 274 km course, a true test for every cyclist. Voeckler's strategy is clear: maximize the potential of each athlete and aim for a collective performance that can surprise the opposition.

In Montreal there will also be Pavel Sivakov (UAE Emirates-XRG) and Bruno Armirail (Visma-Lease a Bike), while the participation of Louis Barré remains uncertain, as he suffered a wrist injury following a crash during a training session in Quebec City. Barré, expected as one of the potential protagonists, will need to undergo an MRI to assess his condition. Completing the selection are Seixas's teammates at Decathlon, Nicolas Prodhomme and Jordan Labrosse.

Paul Seixas, already known for his tenacity and ability, has gathered his teammates to discuss their return to competition in view of the upcoming challenges. With races taking place in Quebec City and Montreal, the French team has scheduled an intense week of preparation. "We are ready to give our best and prove our worth," Seixas stated.

With a mix of experience and freshness, Voeckler's squad is preparing to face the world challenge with determination. As the date approaches, the objective is clear: bring home the title and confirm France as one of the powers of international cycling. The challenge is on, and fans eagerly await seeing their riders in action.