Before discovering the first Grand Tour of his young career next May, Paul Magnier will perform its first laps in France, on theStar of Bessèges (February 5-9). Indeed, this Tuesday, the Belgian team Soudal-Quick-Step revealed the start of the season calendar for the 20-year-old French sprinter. After theStar of Bessègeshe will head towards the Figueira Champions Classicin Portugal, where the title holder is none other than his teammate Remco Evenepoel. The three-time stage winner on the Tour of Britain will also be aligned with theOmloop Het Nieuwsblad next March, before continuing his preparation for the Tour of Italy.
Video – Paul Magnier during the presentation of the Soudal Quick-Step
“I can’t wait to start competing again…”
In the press release of January 16, Paul Magnier said: “It's been a while since my last race, the Tour of Britain, and I'm looking forward to competing again and seeing how my body reacts after all this time. I'm pumped for my first race, but I Can't say I feel any extra pressure after what was a very good first year in the pros. I learned a lot from my teammates, but also from myself, so overall it was. a good experience.”
“Now I'm looking forward to tackling bigger races, although I know they will be more difficult. I will continue to improve and hope to achieve more good results. I want to get back into the rhythm of the race, so I'm looking forward to Bessèges, especially since I love racing in France and meeting the fans there. Then I'll go to Portugal, then to Belgium for my first cobbled classic. 'first some recognitions to make sure I know the roads well, because it will be something new for me, but I am looking forward to these races and determined to do my best”concludes the training runner Soudal-Quick-Step.
