Alex Baudin: «A childhood dream»
«This is the culmination of many years of hard work. Turning professional with the AG2R CITROËN team is a childhood dream come true. I was born in Savoie, spent my junior years with Chambéry Cyclisme Compétition and started my early years with Chambéry Cyclisme Formation. I couldn't imagine any other path than this one. Now, this is just the beginning. I want to integrate into the group and help the team as soon as possible. I know a good number of the riders in the squad, which will help me. I can't wait to discover professional racing, even though I've already had a taste of it over the last two years with the French national team and Swiss Racing Academy.
I will focus on finishing my 2022 season as I should before eagerly embarking on this new adventure with the AG2R CITROËN team in January 2023. [/su_quote] [su_quote cite=Vincent Lavenu]
Vincent Lavenu: «A lad we know well»
«Alex is a lad we know well because he did part of his training with AG2R CITROËN TEAM U23 (2020-2021). He is talented and has achieved very good results, notably winning two stages of the Tour du Pays de Vaud (one in 2018 and one in 2019, which is part of the Junior Nations Cup). This year, riding for Swiss Racing Academy (then Tudor Pro Cycling Team), he has continued to progress and has the potential to join our team. He is a climber-puncher who fits perfectly into our philosophy.»[/su_quote]
In brief:
Born on 25 May 2021 (aged 21)
Lives in Chambéry (Savoie)
Winner of one stage and second in the overall classification of the Tour de Bretagne (2.2) in 2022
Winner of a stage of the Tour du Val d'Aoste (2.2 U23) in 2022
Winner of a stage of the Tour du Pays de Vaud (Junior Nations Cup) in 2018 and 2019
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Alex Baudin is the first recruit for the AG2R CITROËN team for the 2023 season. He is the twenty-sixth rider from the AG2R CITROËN U23 team to join the AG2R CITROËN team. The first was Blaise Sonnery in 2007.
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Dorian Godon extends his contract by one year
Originally signed with the AG2R CITROËN team until 2024, Dorian Godon has extended his contract by one year until the end of 2025. He has been part of the team since 2019. «I am very happy that the team has placed its trust in me for another year, especially after this season, which has been marred by injuries. Having a contract until 2025 gives me peace of mind for the future. I would like to thank Vincent Lavenu and all the staff for this. I feel very comfortable in the team. I can't wait to get back to my best on the bike at the end of the 2022 season,» said Dorian Godon.
