In Orne, a book of poetry around cycling with Peter Sagan and Guillaume Martin

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“What we invent becomes real, that’s the magic of poetry. » Poet of Durcet (Orne), Jean-Claude Touzeil is releasing a new book of poetry on cycling, Cyclitude. His range includes around fifty works. “This is a new theme for me, but it interests me. It is a piece of my life. »

Youthful memories

An easy collection to write? “It’s very simple and very complicated to write a book. You have to decide: why do we do this? »

When young, the poet rode his bicycle, before taking part in races against the professionals of the time: Jean Dupont, Joseph Novalès. “ It was a joy as cadets to be able to rub shoulders with these cyclists,” assures the writer.

Jean-Claude Touzeil’s work traces his relationship to the world of cycling, not without a bit of humor. “It’s written in my style and the humor is not absent,” smiles the person concerned. “The poet writes for himself, but also for others. The public finds itself in what is written. »

A multicultural work

Personal anecdotes with professional cyclists support the book.

Guillaume Martin Guyonnet, the stage location : “it’s an honor to have had him as a participant, at a younger age, in a poetry club. He was a bright and funny boy who knew how to use humor. » Mattéo Trentin: “My wife is of Italian origin and her cousins ​​live opposite the champion. We kept in light contact with him. » Peter Sagan : “my mother is Slovak. »

And multicultural work which finds a parallel with the cycling world. “There are events all over the world, Tour de France, Spain, Italy, even beyond…” A trip around the world on two wheels.

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