Paul Seixas returns to Japan

Paul Seixas, who finished fourth in the most recent Tour de France at the age of 19, will be in Japan in November for the Saitama Critérium. This event marks his return to the country where he previously competed.

Saitama Critérium details

The twelfth edition of the Saitama Critérium will take place on Sunday, November 15. It is an exhibition race organized by A.S.O. (Amaury Sport Organisation) and is expected to draw a large local audience.

High-profile cyclists reunite

Some of the top cyclists from the July races will reunite in this exhibition event. Among them is Brandon McNulty from the UAE Team Emirates-XRG, who recently won the world championship in Montreal and helped Tadej Pogacar secure his fifth Tour de France yellow jersey.

Race format and key competitors

The race will take place on an urban circuit of 2.45 kilometers, to be covered 25 times for a total distance of 61.25 kilometers. The event will feature several riders with Grand Tour victories, including Michael Matthews and Valentin Paret-Peintre.

Notable participants and broadcast

Torstein Traeen, a Norwegian cyclist of Japanese descent, will be welcomed in Japan, where he previously wore the yellow jersey after the Foix stage. Mark Cavendish, the record holder for stage wins on the Tour de France and a past winner in Saitama, will also be present as an ambassador. The race will be broadcast on Eurosport and HBO Max.