France confirms its team for the European Cyclocross Championships, with Amandine Fouquenet leading the women's squad and notable absences in the men's category.
French team confirmed for Cyclocross Championships
With less than two weeks until the European Cyclocross Championships in Zeddam, Netherlands, the French selection has been finalized by François Trarieux, the team selector. The process was complicated by the early stage of the season, which made it difficult to assess riders’ form accurately.Elite Women's team led by Amandine Fouquenet
Amandine Fouquenet has been selected to lead the French team in the Elite Women's category. Her experience and strong performances this season make her a key figure for the team's chances in the competition.Men's Elite team without Clément Venturini
On the men's side, Romain Debord and Rémi Lelandais will represent France in the Elite category. However, the absence of Clément Venturini, who has been out since February 2025, is a notable loss for the team.Junior athletes show strong performances
In the Men's Junior category, Aubin Sparfel is expected to be a strong contender, while Célia Géry has also performed well throughout the season. Their selection reflects their consistent form in recent competitions.Junior selections highlight top performers
Antoine Clémente (AC Cosnac), Victor Devos (Soudal Quick-Step U19), and Noémie Jurado Roumieux (Team U LH) are among the standout names in the Junior category, having shown strong results in the first two rounds of the French Cup in Nommay on October 24 and 25.Full list of Junior Women's riders named
The complete selection for the Junior Women's category includes Lucie Elizalde (AS Bike), Lana Le Guilloux (OC Locminé), Justine Mesnard (AS Bike), and Noémie Jurado Roumieux (Team U LH), all of whom have demonstrated consistent performance in recent races.Men's Junior category team finalized
For the Men's Junior category, Antoine Clémente (AC Cosnac), Enzo Conan (VS Scaër), Victor Devos (Soudal Quick-Step U19), Lilian Morinière (CIC U Nantes), and Batiste Vanaelst (En Piste) have been selected, based on their strong performances in the early season.Women's Junior team includes rising stars
Lison Desprez (AS Bike Racing-France Literie), Célia Géry (Specialized TMRW), Zélie Lambert (Sebmotobikes CX Team), Amandine Müller (Specialized TMRW), and Alexandra Valade (VCESQY Team Voussert) have been chosen for the Women's Junior category, showing promise in their respective teams.Elite Men's team confirmed
Romain Debord (AS Bike Racing-France Literie) and Rémi Lelandais (AS Bike Racing-France Literie) will represent France in the Elite Men's category, both of whom have been key figures in the team's recent campaigns.