From Resilience to Performance

For the 2025 season, my goal is to push my limits in the most challenging ultra-endurance events, with an ultimate objective: the BikingMan. This global ultra-distance championship is renowned as one of the most demanding, bringing together the toughest athletes to tackle intense and varied routes across spectacular yet hostile landscapes. Each race is a test of strength, where physical preparation, mental resilience, and strategic management are key to conquering distances often exceeding 1,000 kilometers in complete autonomy.

The BikingMan is more than just a series of races; it’s a human experience —a challenge that transcends sport to become a personal adventure. My ambition for 2025 is to secure a Top 3 position in the overall ranking, excelling in key stages such as Corsica, the Alps, and Morocco, as well as in exotic destinations like Sri Lanka or Taiwan. This pursuit of excellence, through unknown territories and extreme conditions, offers a unique opportunity to surpass myself and live moments filled with emotion and personal commitment.

In addition to the BikingMan, I will also participate in several stages of the Gravel Earth Series, an international gravel racing circuit renowned for its technical and diverse courses set in iconic landscapes. These races provide a unique platform to explore demanding natural environments while enhancing my expertise in gravel competition.

This dual approach, combining the intensity of the BikingMan and the Gravel Earth Series, makes 2025 a year dedicated to discovery, self-transcendence, and a passion for gravel and ultra-endurance.

The year 2024 was marked by significant achievements, steady progress, and the accomplishment of ambitious ultra-distance challenges. After an intense recovery from Guillain-Barré Syndrome in 2023, each race this season represented a step towards reclaiming my potential and a testament to the power of resilience.

On the BikingMan circuit, I secured a 6th place finish at BikingMan Morocco, a race where strategy and endurance were key to competing at the highest level. Other standout events, such as the Traka 200 in Spain, allowed me to challenge myself against top competitors, where I finished 20th in my age category and 3rd among French riders. At the UCI Gravel World Series in Millau, I placed 8th in my age category, successfully qualifying for the World Championships.

Between 2012 and 2021, I immersed myself in the world of surfing, particularly through Stand Up Paddle (SUP), a discipline where strength, balance, and a deep connection with the ocean are essential. Beyond simply practicing the sport, I had the opportunity to excel, earning three Landes Championship titles.

This passion for SUP also led me to embark on numerous journeys, notably to Indonesia, where I spent a year exploring and surfing new waves. I was fortunate to be supported in this adventure by renowned brands such as JP Australia and Gong Galaxy, which accompanied me throughout my journey in this demanding discipline.

Additionally, I had the honor of being selected for the Rip Curl Challenge La Nord, a big-wave competition held at the iconic La Nord spot in Hossegor. This prestigious event, reserved for committed and experienced big-wave surfers, allowed me to face towering waves several meters high. It was a unique and intense experience that deepened both my passion for and respect for the ocean.

Between 1992 and 2003, my cycling journey evolved across multiple disciplines, mountain biking, road cycling, and track cycling, each contributing to a more comprehensive vision of the sport.

Following my beginnings in BMX, the mountain biking boom of the 1990s led me to this dynamic discipline. While riders like Cédric Gracia and Franck Parolin specialized in downhill, my choice, influenced by the relatively flat terrain of the Landes, was Cross-Country. Transitioning to road cycling came naturally, guided by my coach at the time, a UCI commissaire on the Tour de France.

On the track, I secured five Landes Championship titles, a 3rd place at the Aquitaine Championships in team pursuit, and a selection with the Aquitaine regional team. On the road, my achievements include four Landes Championship titles, a 3rd place at the Aquitaine Championships, and several victories in National-level races, with distinctions such as Best Climber, Best Sprinter, and the Combativity Award at international U23 events “WE Béarnais”.

In mountain biking, I raced for renowned teams such as Sunn Co-factory, Specialized Co-Factory, Team Peugeot and Team Look, earning five Aquitaine Championship titles, three French Military Championship titles, and a top 10 finish nationally. I competed alongside prominent riders like Julien Absalon, Cédric Ravanel, and Jean-Christophe Péraud.

From 1986 to 1991, BMX marked the starting point of my athletic career and my passion for competition. Riding with Team Sunn, I had the honor of representing France and achieving notable results, including a 4th place at the World Championships and a finalist position at the European Championships. On the national stage, my BMX years saw me crowned Aquitaine Champion, win the Aquitaine Cup, and rank among the top five riders in France. BMX was both the catalyst and the genesis of my journey into the cycling world, a passion born on the tracks and unwavering through the years.