French Pro Continental squad Team Total Direct Energie has announced their line up for the 2020 Tour de France. With the exception of sprinter Niccolò Bonifazio, it is slated to be an all-French lineup hunting for stage wins at this year’s first Grand Tour.
On stages for the sprinters, 2020 Paris-Nice Stage 5 winner Bonifazio will be the team’s primary option. Getting him to the line will be veteran rider Geoffrey Soupe, who’s sprinting background makes him a great lead out or an additional option if things don’t go according to plan.
When the road starts to rise, Romain Sicard will be flying the team colors.
All-arounder Lilian Calmejane will be hunting for his second Tour stage win on those in between days, along with Anthony Turgis, Fabien Grellier, and Jérôme Cousin looking for opportunities in the breakaways. Twenty-one year old Mathieu Burgaudeau will riding to gain experience and could be featured in some attacks.
- Niccolò Bonifazio – Sprinter – 2nd Tour de France
- Lilian Calmejane – Puncheur/Team Leader – 4th Tour de France
- Anthony Turgis – Puncheur – 2nd Tour de France
- Mathieu Burgaudeau – Puncheur – 1st Tour de France
- Romain Sicard – Climber – 7th Tour de France
- Fabien Grellier – Breakaway Specialist – 3rd Tour de France
- Jérôme Cousin – Breakaway Specialist – 4th Tour de France
- Geoffrey Soupe – Lead Out/sprinter – 3rd Tour de France
The 2020 Tour de France starts this Saturday, August 29th in Nice, and ends on September 20th in Paris on the famed Champs-Élysées.
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Based in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, Scott joined Bike World News as the Cyclocross Editor in 2012 before taking over as Tech Editor in 2016. He has also worked as a photographer for various pro teams and shoot races along the east coast of the US, including the 2012 US MTB National Championships, 2013 UCI Cyclocross World Championships, and 2016 UCI Road World Championships. Scott has a passion for performance and technology, with 35 years of riding and mechanic experience. He also enjoys soccer, running, teaching group fitness classes, and is the founder of Lancaster Beard Company.
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