Mavic Returns to the Heart of French Competition!
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Mavic returns to the heart of French cycling competition!⚫🟡
We are proud to announce our return as an official partner of the neutral support service for the 2026 French Road Cycling Championships Elite 2026 in La Tour-du-Pinand the 2026 French Championships de l’Avenir in Chantonnay, alongside the French Cycling Federation.
After several years of absence from national federation events, the French brand—currently undergoing a renewal and driven by a strong spirit of innovation—is reclaiming an iconic role at the heart of the competition.
Mavic is reconnecting with a mission that is part of its DNA: supporting riders right on the race course, ensuring fair competition, and contributing to their safety.
Mavic is fully committed to today’s cycling, driven by a spirit of continuous innovation, exemplified in particular by the launch of its new high-performance carbon wheels.
Its neutral support service, instantly recognizable thanks to its iconic yellow vehicles, has established itself as a familiar and reassuring presence, always ready to intervene right in the heart of the race.
This partnership marks the beginning of a new chapter between two historic players in French cycling, united by a shared ambition: to advance our sport and provide athletes with the best possible competition conditions.
For the FFC, this partnership is firmly focused on the future, drawing on a strong legacy to shape the future of French cycling. Mavic will continueto support the champions of today and tomorrow, with the goal of remaining an essential leader in the world of competitive cycling.
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