Pierre Gautherat joins the AG2R CITROËN team from January 1, 2023 until 2024

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Pierre Gautherat: "A nice achievement

"Becoming a professional is a dream come true, especially in a French UCI WorldTeam like AG2R CITROËN. After two years (2020 and 2021) with the AG2R CITROËN U19 team and a year with the amateurs, which ended with a training camp with AG2R CITROËN, it's a great achievement. But this is just one step, and I hope to achieve other childhood dreams, such as winning major races or participating in Tour France. My internship with the team went very well. I was able to participate in some great events, and the work I did for the team has already helped me take a step forward. The benchmarks I've set this season will save me time next year. The Flemish classics are my dream. Learning alongside riders Greg Van Avermaet and Oliver Naesen is amazing for me. Over the last few weeks, I've seen that we're in a great position to progress and that the atmosphere in the team is very good. In 2023, I will have two goals: to continue learning and progressing, but also to complete my degree (BTS in Electrical Engineering). This is important to me, and I am fortunate to have the support of my school to help me achieve both of these goals."[/su_quote] [su_quote cite=Vincent Lavenu]

Vincent Lavenu: "Physical abilities and an impeccable state of mind

"We have been following Pierre for several years, particularly during his two seasons with the AG2R CITROËN U19 team. He is a young man who has shown us considerable ability and physical maturity despite his young age. His internship with the AG2R CITROËN team proved that he was up to the task in his first year as a junior. Add to that the impeccable attitude he has shown with the team in recent weeks, and Pierre has convinced us to give him a chance in 2023. Like Bastien Tronchon, he will have a tailored and carefully considered program at the start of the season so that he can finish his studies. It is essential to complete the dual project initiated by our training program.

In brief

Born on January 16, 2003 (19 years old) in Colmar (Haut-Rhin) Lives in Dole (Jura) rider In his second year of a BTS in Electrical Engineering in Dole 10th in the Primus Classic (1.Pro) in 2022 Four-time winner in the National Elite in 2022 (licensed with SCO Dijon) French Junior Vice-Champion in 2021

Key number 3

Pierre Gautherat is the third recruit to join the AG2R CITROËN team for the 2023 season, following Alex Baudin and Bastien Tronchon. As a reminder, Valentin Retailleau joined the team on August 1, 2022.

News : Pierre Gautherat is a member of the AG2R CITROËN U19 team

Pierre Gautherat was a member of the AG2R CITROËN U19 team in 2020 and 2021. Since August 1, 2022, he has been an intern with the AG2R CITROËN team. He notably took 10th place in the Primus Classic (1.Pro).