Paul Seixas has been named the leader of the French cycling team for the road race at the World Championships, which will take place in Montreal on September 27. This selection marks a key moment in the team's preparation for the event, as the riders chosen will represent France in what is one of the most prestigious competitions in professional cycling. On Friday, September 11, the seven riders who will accompany Seixas were officially announced. The team includes Pavel Sivakov from UAE-XRG, Bruno Armirail from Visma-Lease a Bike, Jordan Labrosse from Decathlon-CMA CGM, Valentin Paret-Peintre from Soudal Quick-Step, Nicolas Prodhomme from Decathlon-CMA CGM, and Alex Baudin from EF Education EasyPost. These riders bring a mix of experience and talent, with some having previously competed in major international events. Louis Barré, also from Visma-Lease a Bike, is listed as part of the team, but his ability to participate may be in question. He suffered a wrist injury during a fall during training on Thursday, which could affect his readiness for the competition. This injury adds an element of uncertainty for the team as they prepare for the World Championships. In addition to the road race, Paul Seixas and Bruno Armirail will also compete in the time trial, an individual event where cyclists race against the clock over a set distance. Their participation in both events highlights their versatility and importance to the French team's strategy at the championships.