Stan Dewulf: "A great day
"I felt that the sensations were good for some time. I had been riding around a bit (5th in Binche-Chimay-Binche, 4th in Paris-Tours) from a good performance. The circuit was difficult but we had a good race together. When I go out with 8 kilometers to go, I prefer to anticipate a sprint finish. I'm really happy to take this first victory with the AG2R CITROËN team jersey. We had a great weekend together and we finish the season with victories in the French Cup (general, youth, team). We couldn't have dreamed of anything better. And for me, winning the last race of the season allows me to start my break with a big desire for next year."[/su_quote]
Dorian Godon: "A source of pride
"When I turned professional (in 2017), I never imagined I would win the overall classification of the Coupe de France. When you see the riders winners' list, it's a real source of pride. I'm very happy. After the Tour France, I managed to stay focused. Stan's victory today is the perfect way to end the season. The Coupe de France suits me; there's often a lot of movement, and I like that. The team victory is also a reward for the whole group. We're the best French team, which is no small feat."[/su_quote]
Vincent Lavenu: "Always prestigious
"Throughout the season, Dorian scored points in the Coupe de France. He won two great races with Paris-Camembert and the Tour Doubs. And finally, he got into the game. He's a guy who's gaining momentum. It's a great reward. This is just the beginning; he still has a bright future ahead of him! As for the victory in the French Cup team competition, it is a tribute to our work throughout the season. It shows that our efforts have been effective. French cycling has a solid network of organizations, and it is always prestigious to win this kind of race."[/su_quote]
Key number
3
The AG2R CITROËN team won the three classifications of the French Cup: the general classification, the youth classification with Dorian Godon and the team classification.
The news
Twelve wins this season
The AG2R CITROËN team ended the 2022 season with twelve victories.
Aurélien Paret-Peintre raised his arms in victory at the Grand Prix de la Marseillaise.
Andrea Vendrame won the 12th stage of Giro and the first stage of the Route d'Occitanie.
Benoît Cosnefroy won the Tour Finistère, La Bretagne Classic, and the Tour Jura.
Dorian Godon won Paris-Camembert, the second stage of Tour Limousin, the Tour Doubs, and the overall classification of the Coupe de France.
Ben O'Connor won the ninth stage of Tour France.
Clément Champoussin scored his first professional victory on the 20th stage of the Vuelta Espana.
Stan Dewulf ended the season on a high note by winning the Boucles de l'Aulne.
