Jérôme Chevallier, cycling enthusiast and former French champion, died at just 50 years old

Today at 5:34 p.m. – by Sarah Grafa

The world of cycling is in mourning. Jérôme Chevallier, former French mountain bike champion and versatile rider, died this Saturday, January 18 at the age of 50. The circumstances of his death have not yet been revealed.

Jérôme Chevallier, champion in several cycling disciplines, died this Saturday January 18 at the age of 50. He was one of the great names in French cycling, died this Saturday January 18, 2025. Born in Besançon, he made a name for himself by winning competitions in several disciplines such as BMX, mountain biking and cyclo-cross . In 2007, he won the title of French cross-country marathon champion and reached the podium of the French cyclo-cross championship. The circumstances of his death have not yet been communicated.

Death of Jérôme Chevallier at only 50 years old: who was this cyclist and French champion?

It was during his childhood that Jérôme Chevallier discovered his passion for cycling. At just 8 years old, he started BMX and accumulated more than 100 victories in this discipline, including a national title. Subsequently, he turned to mountain biking and quickly distinguished himself, notably by becoming French cross-country marathon champion in 2007. In cyclo-cross, he also made an impression by rising to the third place in the French Championship the same year, behind professional riders like Francis Mourey and John Gadret. On the road, he won several regional and national races, including the Tour du Chablais, the Tour de Nouvelle-Calédonie and the Tour du Charolais.

Death of cyclist Jérôme Chevallier: the 50-year-old man was a sports enthusiast

Questioned in 2012 by our colleagues from France InfoJérôme Chevallier looked back on his career. The cyclist spoke in more depth about his passion and his love for sport and more particularly cycling: “I enjoy it every day. I don’t remember once telling myself that I was tired of riding.. When I really don’t feel in good shape. I then prefer to cut it straight away, and I’ll go home, that’s all. It might sound weird, but I would train the same way even if I wasn’t racing competitively. These sessions are part of my way of life. I need to feel my limits, know that I can still drive at an average speed of over 40KM/H.”