As the launch of the Santos Tour Down UnderVelo-Club offers you an overview of the French runners to follow.
And unfortunately, as is the case every season, things are often complex for our tricolors. Indeed, the Australian roads have rarely smiled on our French, even if we remember Gilles Maignan's victory in 2000. But at that time, the race did not have at all the same reputation.
Paul Lapeira: the best hope to shine on the French side. On terrain that should suit him, the Frenchman can envisage a stage success, or even a good general classification. But for that, we will have to pass Willunga close to the best, and the climb is certainly a bit hard for our national champion.
Bryan Coquard : faced with strong competition, Bryan Coquard's mission will be to show off his burst of speed. There is no doubt that he will be keen to raise his arms very quickly to launch Cofidis on the right track.
-Dorian Godon: depending on the role he will occupy within the Decathlon, Dorian Godon can seek a stage victory if the race scenario is favorable to him. Especially given the plateau which is not insurmountable, and the qualities he showed in the sprint in small groups in 2024.
Rémy Rochas: within a Groupama – FDJ which sorely lacks density, Rémy Rochas should take on a leadership role. It remains to be seen where this will place him in the hierarchy of the race, but why not consider a top 10 or a top 15 in the general classification for him?
