Cédrine Kerbaol leaves CERATIZIT-WNT and joined the training EF-Oatly-Cannondale. A few days ago, the team CERATIZIT-WNT et Cédrine Kerbaol decided, by mutual agreement, to separate after an administrative delay in the team's registration for the WorldTour, which allowed the French cyclist to be freed thanks to a clause in her contract. This Wednesday, the 23-year-old Frenchwoman finally chose her next destination for the next two seasons, until 2026, by joining the American team EF-Oatly-Cannondale. The 2024 season of Cédrine Kerbaol was marked by his victory as well as his beautiful 6th place in the general classification on the Tour de France Women with Zwifthis victory over the Chrono Roland Bougy in Switzerland and a magnificent solo success in Dantesque conditions at Three Varesine Valleys.
Video – Cédrine Kerbaol winner of a stage on the 2024 Tour
Cédrine Kerbaol: “I like to keep my dreams to myself, but I want to be the best runner possible”
In the official statement from the American team, Cédrine Kerbaol reveals its big objective for the 2025 season: the Tour de France Women with Zwift. “I love the Tour de France Femmes and next year the second stage will start from my hometown. I was born in Brest, so it’s a very ambitious goal that I’m looking forward to. There is always a lot to learn from every situation. Of course, when you win a race, you see that things can work in a certain way. But when you lose, there is also a lot to learn. What can I do better next time? What mistakes should I avoid making? This is how we learn a lot about ourselves and who we are. I find that in Cycling, you learn a lot about psychology.
Running is a physical challenge, but also a mental one, and I really enjoy it. It's my dreams that motivate me. I like to keep my dreams to myself, but I want to be the best runner I can be. So, I'm always looking for the best way to achieve this, and of course, have fun. The atmosphere within the team is both family and professional. It's important for me to feel comfortable in a team, and I really think that with EF-Oatly-Cannondale, I will feel at home. And, of course, we will have fun! I'll be back alongside Nina Berton, who signed with the team earlier. She is a very good teammate, but also a very good friend. I'm excited about that, but honestly, I'm excited about everything that awaits me for next season“, declares the young Frenchwoman.
Esra Tromp: “Cédrine Kerbaol embodies the DNA of the team”
The general director ofEF-Oatly-Cannondale, Ezra Trompis also delighted with the arrival of the Frenchwoman in the team. “Cédrine Kerbaol is a runner who perfectly matches the DNA of our team. His riding style is exactly what we are looking for. It's exciting to see her take risks to achieve a result, even if it means losing. She is an impressive cyclist and still young. We both have big ambitions, and I am confident that we will grow and succeed together. Cédrine's strength and versatility make her the ideal runner to complete our 2025 squad“, concludes Ezra Tromp in the American team's press release.
