Anthony Delaplace
As a Norman, is Paris-Camembert a must-see?
“Paris-Camembert is on my calendar every year, along with Daniel Mangeas's Polynormande, because they're the only two professional races in Normandy on the calendar. I'm always motivated at the start of competitions, but this time, of course, I'm even more so.
How would you define this “French” classic?
“First of all, it fits my profile. It's a tough race. The first part is relatively flat to get to Livarot, and then you do a few loops around the town. Then the route becomes more difficult, with a series of small, steep bumps. It's a circuit that wears you out, and the race distance is long. What's special about it is that it's often disjointed in the final stages.
What memories do you have of the 2022 edition?
“It's my last victory in the pros, so it's still a great moment, because I won at home. My family and close friends are always there. I finished alone, with a small group coming back on me. That's why I'm so motivated, and why I'm determined to do well in this Paris-Camembert 2025, which will be the last of my career. It's the race I've never missed in sixteen years as a professional”.
