Cédric Vasseur News on Cofidis Cycling Team
Cédric Vasseur, manager of the Cofidis Cycling Team
Season 2023 Review
In a recent interview, Vasseur has given a positive assessment of his team’s performance in 2023, highlighting the two victories on the Tour de France, the first one since 2008. He also praised Bryan Coquard and Jesus Herrada for their wins in the UCI WorldTour. He gave his team a 8/10 rating, considering it was a pivotal season for Cofidis.
Mercato 2023/2024
Vasseur has explained the reasons behind the 12 departures and 12 arrivals in his team, saying that some riders retired, some disappointed, and some were courted by other teams. He defended his choices and explained why he was proud of his recruits, especially Alexis Gougeard, Ben Hermans, Kenny Elissonde and Stanislaw Aniolkowski. He also commented on the departure of Victor Lafay, saying that he did not want to overpay him and that he thinks he needs a change of air.
Season 2024 Objectives
Vasseur outlined the main goals for his team in 2024, such as having Guillaume Martin do two Grand Tours, having Bryan Coquard as the sprinter on the Tour de France, winning the French national championships, shining on a Monument, and continuing the success on the Tour de France. He further commented that he is not obsessed with the UCI ranking and that he wants to focus on the results.
Early Life and Professional Cycling Career
Cédric Vasseur was born on August 18, 1970, in Hazebrouck, France. He developed a passion for cycling at a young age and began competing in local races as a teenager. In 1993, he turned professional and joined the Novemail-Histor team.
Over the next 14 years, Vasseur raced for several professional teams, including Crédit Agricole, U.S. Postal Service, Cofidis, and Quick-Step-Innergetic. He was a versatile rider who excelled in both stage races and one-day classics. He won a total of 15 professional races, including one stage in the Tour de France and two stages in the Vuelta a España.
Retirement and Transition to Team Management
Vasseur retired from professional cycling in 2007. He then served as president of the CPA (International Riders Association) for several years before becoming a TV pundit for France Télévisions and beIn Sports.
In October 2017, Vasseur was appointed general manager of the Cofidis cycling team. He took over the team at a time when it was struggling to compete with the top teams in the world. However, under Vasseur’s leadership, Cofidis has made significant progress. The team has won several races in recent years, including one stage in the Tour de France in 2022.
Vasseur’s Leadership and Vision for Cofidis
Vasseur is a respected figure in the cycling world. He is known for his strategic thinking, his ability to motivate his riders, and his commitment to developing young talent. He is also a strong advocate for clean cycling.
Vasseur has a clear vision for the future of Cofidis. He wants to build the team into a consistent contender for major victories. He also wants to develop a strong culture of sportsmanship and ethics within the team.
Vasseur is a passionate and dedicated leader. He is committed to making Cofidis one of the best cycling teams in the world.
Additional Information
- Vasseur is also a partner in DigestScience, a company that develops products for athletes.
- He is a member of the Junia_ingénieurs association, which is a network of engineers who are passionate about cycling.
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