The silver medalist of JO of Paris 2024 Valentin Madouas will begin its season this Sunday, on the occasion of the Classic Valencian Community 1969in Spain. While he had initially planned to launch his 2025 season at the Muscat Classic (February 9), he decided to bring forward his return to this Sunday. According to the newspaper The Teamin consultation withwith the staff of the Groupama-FDJ, Valentin Madouas realized that the course, often suitable for sprinters, had been modified this year to include a difficulty in the finale that could suit him, the Col de Turrón Duro, located 10 km from the finish. A good opportunity to test your legs after a big training session in Spain.
Video – Valentin Madouas at the microphone of Cyclism'Actu in 2025
An exceptional year 2024
The Breton nevertheless does not expect to be able to shine on Sunday upon his return, he will first seek to produce efforts that he cannot achieve in training. As a reminder, Valentin Madouas had achieved a very great 2024 season, obviously with this second place in the road race of the JO 2024but also superb places of honor on Liège-Bastogne-Liège (7th) and theAmstel Gold Race (6e).