World Cycling Championships: the French traveled for business, the French in economy class …

A choice completely taken by the Federation, which highlights the astronomical sums linked to the movement of the red and white delegation:“It is very, very expensive. Some countries like Ireland have decided not to participate in the World Cup. We wondered if we were taking all the categories, especially the juniors. We are doing it. But we don’t have the means to get it all in. business”he told the AFP, Christophe Maninthe technical director of the French team, who had the elegance of not going to Australia, to limit costs.

The entire French delegation then traveled in economy class … except for the 9 “pro” men led by the reigning double world champion, Giuliano Alaphilippe. The Federation also made it known that French women were aware of the situation at the time of their selection and that they would not object …

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