. Vélo d’Or – Romain Bardet: “I happily leave French …”

. Vélo d’Or – Romain Bardet: “I happily leave French …”
Cycling. Vélo d’Or – Romain Bardet: “I happily leave French cycling…”

Romain Bardet won this Friday, during the second ceremony of the Golden Bikethe Bernard Hinault Trophywhich rewards the best Frenchman of the 2024 season. With his victory and the first Yellow Jersey of his career during the 1st stage of the Tour de 2024, the 34-year-old Auvergne made us dream during the month of July, but not only that. Romain Bardet also placed 2nd in Liège-Bastogne-Liègebehind the very recent Men's Golden Bike of the Yearthe Slovenian Tadej Pogacar. In his speech, the runner Team dsm-firmenich PostNL spoke about the legacy he wishes to pass on to the younger generation after his career, as well as his enthusiasm to see parity in French and world .

Video – Romain Bardet winner of the Bernard Hinault Trophy

“I usually say that we never fight to become the best Frenchman”

The French legend Charly Mottet handed over the Bernard Hinault Trophy has Romain Bardetwho subsequently expressed himself: “I usually say that we never fight to become the best Frenchman, but it is always an honor, a few years after my last trophy. This symbolizes a longevity and emulation that I have continued to maintain, by running alongside a young guard who is really at the front of the stage and by carrying this French bike which I gladly leave in very, very good hands. It is customary to say that France is a great cycling nation. , and we would like to be named more among the finalists of the World Vélo d'Or, but I believe that we are fighting with our weapons. I also appreciate seeing parity among the female finalists, which was not at all the case in recent years. really seeds that are germinating, I am happy, for my last full season, to be in the spotlight in this way.”concludes Romain Bardet.

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