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Paul Seixas makes debut as French cycling hopes rise at Tour de France

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Last updated Jul 4, 2026

Paul Seixas makes debut as French cycling hopes rise at Tour de France

Summary

Paul Seixas is set to make his highly anticipated debut at the Tour de France this week. The 19-year-old cyclist represents a significant hope for France, which has not seen a native rider win the iconic race in 41 years. Seixas, currently the third favorite, is part of an effort by the newly funded Decathlon CMA CGM team, aiming to overturn decades of underperformance in French cycling. With increased investment in training and talent, the pressure is on for Seixas to perform and potentially secure a historic victory for French cyclists.

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•Seixas is the youngest Tour de France rider since 1937.
•French cycling has not produced a winner in 41 years.
•Decathlon CMA CGM invests $47 million annually on its cycling team.
•Seixas could face poaching by bigger teams if he does not re-sign.

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It’s been 41 years since a French rider last won the Tour de France. In that stretch, national cycling prodigies have come and gone, but none have carried the hype of Paul Seixas, who is making his much anticipated debut this week on the sport’s biggest stage. The 19-year-old Seixas, who is the third favorite …
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