The manager of Groupama-FDJ remains mysterious on the presence or not of the French rider, who will end his career at the end of the season.
Will Thibaut Pinot be present on the 2023 edition of the Tour de France (July 1-23)? Nothing is certain. In any case, this is the message sent by Marc Madiot this Sunday. The manager of Groupama-FDJ spoke about the possibility of seeing the rider much appreciated by the French public being aligned for the last time on the Grande Boucle. And the mystery remains. “ I can very well put it on or not put it on, indeed, he agreed on RMC. Yes, I will ume until the end. As a reminder, Pinot, 32 years old and present on the Giro, announced the end of his career at the end of the season.
On the biggest cycling race in the world, Marc Madiot and his team will aim for a place on the podium with David Gaudu, the announced leader. What about the role of Thibaut Pinot? Asked about the prospect of a final farewell tour of his protege, the emblematic manager revealed the substance of his thoughts. Without waffle. “ If there’s one thing I’m not going to consider, it’s this, he slipped without beating around the bush. I have one goal: to make the best possible team with the best possible riders. If Pinot, or Demare, or another are among those riders who could be extremely effective for the team, then they will be at the start of the Tour de France. »
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Eleventh overall in the Giro, Thibaut Pinot could have a role to play in the Tour de France. As a stage hunter and Gaudu’s model team-mate, especially in mountain encounters. ” I’m not saying it’s easy or that it’s pleasant, but the role of the coach is to make the best team possible. “Concludes Madiot. The soap opera is just beginning.