Clement Venturini: “This is not an exact science”

From the start, Clément Venturini’s work stalled poorly in the French cyclocross championship, which took place on Sunday afternoon in Liévin. The pilot of the AG2R Citroën team was unable to climb over the river and must leave the tricolor jersey of Joshua Dubau, his runner-up for the past two years in Flamanville and Pontchâteau (see classification). “It would be strange not to wear the tricolor jersey anymore, but cycling is not an exact science, otherwise the others wouldn’t quit the race. It’s a bit unfortunate to keep this shirt, but I think I’d be glad if some people wore someone other than me.‘, slice to DirectVelo.

He was caught in traffic from the start. “I fell twice. You pushed me, no one gives a gift, that’s how it is. I found myself on the bridge, collars off. I backed off but stayed focused, telling myself the race is long“.But up front, Fabien Dubey, Jan Gras, and Joshua Dubau are back on top, and Lyon still can’t make it to them.”I just wasn’t going faster than them. It might be hard to hear, but I’m running for the title, not the fifth. I wanted to finish the race but when you re-race it’s always hard“.

You should also know how to lose.

The former junior world champion would like to pay tribute to the new French champion’s victory. “I know how to run to win, but you also have to know how to lose. Today, frankly, I am very happy with Joshua Dubbo’s victory. He totally deserves it, he’s been doing it all season and he’s the best French playerFor his part, he considers himself.More or less timely compared to [s]We have a plan to walk. I wasn’t early, but I wasn’t late either. This Sunday was a little special. I love clay, but when there is little return“.

The four-wheel-drive crossover season for the elite French champion is not over at Levine. “I will do a track with the team and then I will go to the World Cup Tour in Flamanville. Then, if I am selected to participate in the World Championships, I will do so“.