Emilien Jacquelin stays with Decathlon-CMA CGM

Emilien Jacquelin has chosen to stay with the Decathlon-CMA CGM cycling team for the 2027 season, despite interest from other teams. This decision was made after being approached by TotalEnergies and Unibet Rose Rockets, according to Le Parisien.

Jacquelin skips biathlon season

Jacquelin had previously decided to skip the 2026-2027 biathlon season to focus on his cycling career. This aligns with his broader strategy to transition fully into professional cycling, as noted by L'Equipe.

Professional cycling debut and results

Jacquelin made his professional cycling debut at the Polynormande race and competed in the road race at the 2026 Mediterranean Games, representing France. He also participated in the Tour of Great Britain, finishing 93rd in the first stage and 60th in the second stage.

Upcoming event participation

Jacquelin will compete in the Singapour Critérium on November 8 alongside Paul Seixas. This event marks one of his upcoming highlights as he continues his cycling career without participating in the winter biathlon season.

Confidence in cycling focus

Simon Fourcade, a prominent figure in French sports, stated that Jacquelin is almost certainly not participating in the 2026/2027 winter biathlon season, reinforcing the athlete's commitment to cycling. Jacquelin had already confirmed his decision to focus solely on cycling in the coming months.