After the overhaul of the team St Michel-PREFERENCE HOME-Auber 93, Marion Bunel leaves the French team and joins the Visma | Lease a Bike. The 20-year-old French rider joins the Dutch team on a three-year contract. grandfatherwho recently won the Tower of the Futurewill join experienced teammates such as Marianne Vos et Pauline Ferrand-Prévot to further develop their skills. grandfather is considered one of the greatest talents in Cycling. In addition to winning the Tower of the Futureshe won two stage victories and finished third in the youth classification of the Tour de France Women with Zwift.
Video – Bunel joins Pauline Ferrand-Prévot
“Pauline Ferrand-Prévot? A fantastic model…”
“It’s a dream come true,” said Bunel. “Team Visma | Lease a Bike is one of the best teams in the world and I’m honored to join them next season. I think it’s the perfect next step for my career. I couldn’t ask for better facilities or better teammates I have always been coached by my father, so I am looking forward to having a different approach to training. she added.
Bunel will join Pauline Ferrand-Prevot : “I’ve been following Pauline for a long time. She’s a great role model for me and for many others. I’m delighted to be part of the same team as her for the next few years.” “Marion is a great talent, especially in the mountains. We contacted her last year after the Tour de l’Avenir, and we were impressed by her riding style. We are very happy that she chose us and I think she’s excited to take the next step with our team.” said the team manager, Rutger Tijssen.
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