I started cycling very young, around five or six years old. At first, it was mainly mountain biking. I practiced only that discipline until I was 21. I was a very active kid, always on the move.

One day, my neighbor suggested that I try cycling in a club, saying it might help me channel my energy. I went to a training session on a Wednesday… and I never left. Cycling immediately felt like the right place for me.

At 21, I started riding on the road a bit, almost out of curiosity. Very quickly, I felt that it suited me better. I loved the sensations, the rhythm, and above all, I could see that I performed better than in mountain biking.

At 22, I made a real decision: to fully dedicate myself to road cycling. In just one season, the results came, and I managed to reach an important new level in my development. That’s when I realized that cycling could become much more than just a passion.

There wasn’t a single defining moment. When you start as a child, you train, you race… and as you grow older, you gradually fall into a training routine in order to perform better. To keep racing, you have to train more, and without really realizing it, that routine becomes part of your life.

I enjoyed that routine. I loved training, improving, and pushing my limits. So it all came naturally. Over time, that passion became more structured, and the desire to make it my profession became clearer and clearer.

Yes, of course. And not only in cycling, actually. In my family, some people have gone through serious health issues. Watching them fight on a daily basis had a deep impact on me.

When I get on the bike, even when the effort is hard, I always put things into perspective. What I feel physically is nothing compared to what others are going through. I’m fighting to do what I love, not to survive. That thought helps me a lot.

My first real coach also played an important role. He was the one who opened my eyes to the fact that I had a certain potential, and above all, showed me how to work in order to develop it.

But beyond any one individual, it was mainly the encounters and experiences along the way that helped me grow.

My year as an amateur was clearly a turning point.
It was my best season, both in terms of results and the human experience. I lived some incredible moments and met people who became much more than just friends. We were almost like a family. That’s really what made that period so special.

There’s one week of racing that’s still etched in my memory. We were all together, laughing from morning to night the atmosphere was exceptional.

One of my teammates won the overall classification, and I won a stage myself. It was the perfect mix of sporting performance and shared enjoyment. Those are the kinds of moments you never forget.

Cycling isn’t just an individual sport. The collective aspect is essential. Some encounters leave a lasting mark people you immediately connect with. You share the same jokes, the same struggles, the same efforts. When that chemistry is there, everything becomes easier, both on and off the bike.

Before training, I always do a short activation: core work, mobility, and getting the body going.

Before a race, I’m pretty relaxed. I listen to music, scroll a bit on my phone, joke around with the guys on the bus. Nothing too strict just staying loose and relaxed.

It’s not always easy. Between studies, travel, and training, it can sometimes make relationships more complicated.

I still try to make the most of my friendships, to spend time with my friends, and not think only about cycling. There are periods when you have to be 100% focused, but being able to switch off from time to time is essential for mental and personal balance.

I enjoy football, mainly as a spectator. My favorite team is Marseille.
I also like playing on the console, especially FIFA. It’s my way to relax and disconnect a bit from cycling. It helps me release the pressure.