Announced (very) indecisive, the race for the presidency of the Regional Committee quickly settled around the Brittany velodrome. With nine elected (compared to three) at the end of the general college, the Morbihannais (from Pluvigner) Marc Leforestier could hardly be beaten during the last mano a mano between the two contenders. This was validated by the final vote (186 against 150). “Through the meetings we organized in the different departments, we felt a desire for change. It was confirmed,” confided the new president of Breton Cycling who, if he does not claim to “make the revolution”, wishes to “restore proximity and sharing” between the actors.
In 2020 already…
“We don’t like the current mode of operation,” added the man who, four years ago already, had hesitated for a long time to appear in front of Didier Marchand before changing his mind. “I started putting together a list with Gurvan Musset. But I was still active (at PNB Paribas) and I did not have the necessary availability. This time, I am mentally ready for the challenge. I understand the scale of the task within the second committee of France. I have a few gray hairs but I remain a competitor,” said the young retiree, former runner (at CC Plancoët and VC Dinan) and former referee who plans to occupy the field. From this Sunday in Vern-sur-Seiche (35), he will showcase his new status during the second round of the Cyclo-cross Brittany Cup and, at the beginning of January, the original Costarmorican (from Languenan , near Plancoët) will be hard at work during the French elite track championships in Loudéac.
Electricity in the air
“Perhaps he will discover a passion for the velodrome? Previously in any case, it didn’t interest him…”, grumbled Pascal Lévêque, his unfortunate rival. The latter, who had the support of Didier Marchand (very moved and very applauded for his exit), had difficulty hiding his disappointment. “With the four Departmental Committees against us, it would have been half a surprise to win. I was the underdog. Beyond that, I did not find their campaign very elegant,” whispered the former deputy vice-president who nevertheless remains on the Regional Committee. “We will lead a constructive opposition. When we don’t like certain things, we won’t hesitate to say so.” As for his relationship with the new president? “Normal civil relations between two human beings… On the other hand, he says that I am not compatible with him. I don’t know what he means by that.” Atmosphere, atmosphere. However, everyone has an interest in agreeing: with nearly 200 fewer licensees, organizations in (slight decline), high-level amateur cycling in crisis and the Olympic effect in certain Olympic sports, the new leaders of Breton cycling do not lack work.
The elected officials. List B: Marc Leforestier; Jean Le Magourou; Thierry Lirzin; Maryanne Hinault; Morgane Garnier; Eric Thouin; Mickaele Le Du; Jean-François Le Boudec; Françoise Bonno. List A: Pascal Lévêque; Stéphane Merrien and Annick Lochet.
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