Paul Seixas faces six key development areas to reach cycling’s top level

8 articles · Updated · The New York Times · Apr 24

At just 19, Seixas has already won La Flèche Wallonne and Itzulia Basque Country, becoming the first French male to win a WorldTour stage race since 2007.
Analysts highlight areas including team leadership, race tactics, nutrition, mental resilience, and managing expectations as crucial for Seixas’s continued growth amid rising pressure and speculation about his Tour de France debut.
Seixas retains control over his career decisions, with his future at Decathlon CMA CGM Team and potential Tour participation drawing national attention and high-profile interest, including from French president Emmanuel Macron.

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