KévinVauquelin
France
Born in Bayeux (14)
Pro since 2022
2021 French Champion for U23s and amateurs in the time trial, Kévin Vauquelin left his mark on the 2018 and 2019 junior years, with titles acquired in the time trial and the road event. He also distinguished himself on the track during these two seasons by winning three silver medals during the 2018 and 2019 World Championships, twice in the team pursuit and in the points race, to which is added a bronze medal. on the American. A rider with strong potential, the Normand obtained the title of Vélo d’Or Espoirs in 2021 from the eponymous magazine. Potential that he exposed in broad daylight in 2022, by distinguishing himself from the Tour of Oman, a first spotlight followed by others, including two second places obtained during the general classifications of the Tour du Poitou-Charentes and of the Tour of Luxembourg. The year 2023 allowed him to open his success counter among the pros: general classification of the Tour des Alpes-Maritimes et du Var, plus the 1st stage, and a few weeks later under a deluge of sleet and rain, he won the Tour du Jura. He reached a new milestone at the start of the season, finishing 2nd in the Étoile de Bessèges (more success in the time trial), and 2nd in the Flèche Wallone and in the France time trial.