His big return to form in Canada will not have gone unnoticed. Third a week ago in the Grand Prix de Québec, eight months after his serious fall in Australia, Rudy Molard has obtained his selection in the French team to compete in the men’s road race on Sunday, September 29.
This content is blocked because you have not accepted cookies and other trackers.
By clicking on “I accept”cookies and other tracers will be placed and you will be able to view the contents (more information).
By clicking on “I accept all cookies”you authorize the deposit of cookies and other tracers for the storage of your data on our sites and applications for the purposes of personalization and advertising targeting.
You may withdraw your consent at any time by consulting our data protection policy.
Manage my choices
I accept
I accept all cookies
The 34-year-old high-alpine rider, a member of Groupama-FDJ, is back with the national team four years after his last call-up. On September 27, 2020, he participated as a teammate in Julian Alaphilippe’s first world title, in Imola (Italy). Rudy Molard finished in 19th position, 1’34” behind the winner.
Kevin Vauquelin not selected
This year again, the one who has been involved in the Tour of Luxembourg since Wednesday should still work for Julian Alaphilippe. On the very hilly Zurich circuit (274 km and 4000 meters of elevation gain), the double world champion should be the best card for Thomas Voeckler. The Olympic vice-champion Valentin Madouas, the future retiree Romain Bardet or even David Gaudu, Romain Grégoire or Pavel Sivakov could be other cards.
French champion Bruno Armirail and Thibault Guernalec will compete in the individual timed event this Sunday, September 22 (Kevin Vauquelin is not selected) and will be teamed up with Olympic champion Benjamin Thomas for the mixed team relay.
The French selection
Online race: Julian Alaphilippe, Romain Bardet, Julien Bernard, David Gaudu, Romain Grégoire, Valentin Madouas, Rudy Molard and Pavel Sivakov.
Time trial: Bruno Armirail and Thibault Guernalec.
Mixed team relay: Bruno Armirail, Thibault Guernalec and Benjamin Thomas.
>> All other French selections.
