Breaking: Team Vittel-N’Side Eyes N1 Promotion for 2026
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In a decisive push toward cyclingS top amateur tier, Team Vittel-N’Side, formerly Team Marni, is positioning itself to move up to National 1 (N1) in 2026. Based in the Vosges region, the squad fields 21 riders, with eight designated as reserves. A leadership change accompanies the bid, as Valéry Vermion remains at the helm while sports director Denis Repérant arrives from Hexagone-Corbas Lyon Métropole. In 2025, the team finished second in both the N2 DirectVelo Challenge and the N2 French Cup.
2026 Roster
- Arthur Blanc, 27, from Hexagone-Corbas Lyon Métropole
- Quentin Cowan, 22, from VC Villefranche Beaujolais
- Louis Dudek, 22, from Hexagone-Corbas Lyon Métropole
- Anaël Finckbohner, 21, from VCU Schwenheim
- Romain Krier, 22
- Arthur Liardet, 25
- Lorenzo Marasco, 27
- Tom Paquet, 23
- Simon Robin, 24, from Hexagone-corbas Lyon Métropole
- Thibault Rollée, 23
- Léo Roy, 23, from Premier tech X Endo Lévis
- Valentin Rudel, 20, from Hexagone-Corbas Lyon Métropole
- Lilian Tetart, 24
Reserve Riders
- Hugo Beurey, 27, VC Villefranche Beaujolais
- Maël Didier, 20
- Mathis Beurville, 21
- Quentin Curien, 21
- Aurélien Lionnet, 31, Hexagone-Corbas Lyon Métropole
- Aurélien Philibert, 30
- joseph Pierrat, 21
- Carl Truffer, 19, Team U LH
Departures: The main losses include Alexis Bouchard, Félix Bouchard, Jérôme Gauthier (Project Echelon Racing), Léonard Peloquin, Joël Plamondon (Charvieu-Chavagneux IC), and Carson Miles (Anicolor-Tien 21).
What It Means for N1 Ambitions
The club combines a robust 21-rider core with a broader reserve pool, aiming to sustain a rigorous N1 schedule. The appointment of a new sports director from a rival advancement program signals a plan focused on targeted signings and structured progression. Previous strong showings at the N2 level provide a foundation that could translate into higher-tier results with the right strategy and continuity.
Table: Speedy Facts
| Key Fact | details |
|---|---|
| Status | Candidate for N1 in 2026 |
| Location | Vosges,France |
| 2025 Results | 2nd in N2 DirectVelo Challenge and N2 French Cup |
| New Sports Director | Denis Repérant (from Hexagone-Corbas Lyon Métropole) |
| Squad Size | 21 riders; 8 in reserve |
Readers,which rider on the 2026 roster should fans watch for a potential breakthrough to N1,and why? Do you believe the new leadership can accelerate the team’s ascent to the top division?
Stay tuned for updates as the team confirms plans for the 2026 season.
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