2024-08-13 15:15:00
in press release Released on Tuesday, August 13ththe Saint-Michel – Mavic – Auber93 team confirms the information published in the media a few days ago regarding its financial situation. Ile-de-France has threatened its future by announcing a “partial withdrawal from one of its joint sponsors at the end of the season”.
“The entire management team, led by Stéphane Javalet, is redoubling its efforts so that the women’s division can continue to develop in 2025 and beyond,” reads the press release. Cycling Team Saint-Michel – Mavic – Auber93 has been involved in the continental professional category since 2022, participating in the biggest races in the world (especially the current women’s Tour de France). It has 12 runners, including Iséroise Marion Borras, who competed in Olympic track and field.
Pierre Rolland comes to the rescue
“Our goal for 2025 is to have the women’s team join the mainland professional ranks,” explains Stéphane Javalet, general manager of the Ile-de-France team. The UCI has already taken some steps in this direction, but today we need to find a partner in Saint-Michel. I hope that, with the willingness of Pierre (Roland) and his team to help us with this research, we can achieve this goal despite the short deadline. »
The Orleans-based company Sport Ethik, founded by former professional cyclist Pierre Rolland (2 wins in the Tour de France and 1 win in the Giro d’Italia), will “help the structure as much as possible” Overcome this obstacle and move the forwards,” explained Thomas Voeckler’s former teammate.
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