The future as DNA
The 2025 season will give concrete expression to the training strategy with the integration of 5 young riders from the DECATHLON AG2R LA MONDIALE NewGen, who will join the WorldTour next year:
- Léo Bisiaux, world junior cyclo-cross champion 2023 and 4th overall at the Tour de l'Avenir 2024
- Oscar Chamberlain, 2023 World Junior Time Trial Champion
- Noa Isidore, French U23 champion 2024
- Rasmus Søjberg Pedersen, Danish champion 2024
- Paul Seixas, 13 victories in 2024 including junior Liège-Bastogne-Liège
Bruno Angles, Managing Director, AG2R LA MONDIALE
" A springboard for tomorrow's champions ".
"Detecting and training young talent has been a strong commitment of AG2R LA MONDIALE for over 20 years. In 2023, we wanted to fully integrate the training channel at the heart of the team by creating the NewGen, a channel of excellence to further strengthen the support of young generations. At the heart of the team's sporting strategy, it has already enabled young riders riders to make their mark and join the elite of professional cycling. This is a real source of pride for our Group.
Dominique Serieys
"Making our training project a reality
"I'm delighted to announce that our workforce will be strengthened by the arrival of new riders players from the NewGen, one of the pillars of our strategic vision. Our detection and training efforts have enabled us to identify and train five riders, with different profiles, who meet the requirements of the highest world level. They are Léo Bisiaux, Oscar Chamberlain, Noa Isidore, Rasmus Søjberg Pedersen and Paul Seixas. We are delighted to be able to offer them the opportunity to develop within our structure, and to put into practice our project to train and support young people riders.
They're coming to the WorldTour
Léo Bisiaux
"I can't wait to start my first WorldTour season".
"I'm delighted to be joining the WorldTour team, it's a new step and I'm delighted to be continuing with DECATHLON AG2R LA MONDIALE. I've progressed through all the levels of the team, which has trusted me from the start, and I've climbed the ranks one by one. So I'm very happy to be part of the team's project. Since I've been in the junior category, I've got to know the staff and everyone on the team, and things are going really well. So it's nice and I can't wait to start my first WorldTour season."
Oscar Chamberlain
"It's a reward for all the hard work I've put in".
"Climbing to the WorldTour level has been one of my goals since I started cycling. So this is a very special moment for me, rewarding all the hard work I've put in, and the people around me, to make this dream a reality. I'm very excited about the future. I think the team will allow me to develop my skills on and off the bike."
Noa Isidore
"It's the dream I've had since I was a kid".
"It's a dream I've had for many years, and to have achieved it is really very satisfying. The level is going to be even higher and I'm going to have to make further progress, but I know that the team is going to be there to support me. This relationship of trust is important for me, it reassures me and enables me to perform at the highest level. This is the team that helped me grow as a rider and as a man, so it was important to me to stay here."
Rasmus Søjberg Pedersen
"The team gave me the environment and the tools to make my dream come true".
"Joining the WorldTour is synonymous with confidence. I started cycling with the dream of becoming a professional, and I've been given the environment and the tools to make that dream come true. Next year will be all about gaining experience. I've still got a lot to learn, but there are many experienced riders members of the team on whom I'll be able to rely. The training is in full development, the equipment is high-performance and the approach is professional, all of which augurs well for the future."
Paul Seixas
"The team is offering me an incredible project".
"I chose to stay with the team because I've always liked the project, and since I joined in the cadet category, there's always been a good atmosphere and superb organization. I wanted to continue the experience with the team at WorldTour level this time. It's important for me to remain loyal to the team that trained me. The team is offering me an incredible project, and I just had to take part. It's a childhood dream come true. It's a special feeling to enter the WorldTour, especially at the age of 18. It's a vote of confidence, and I'm very happy about it.