Former French great Romain Bardet has urged media and fans alike not to have overly high expectations regarding up-and-coming talent Paul Seixas (Decathlon AG2R La Mondiale) and what he can achieve in the short term.
Just 19 years old, Seixas is already being touted in some quarters as a future Bernard Hinault, capable of returning French cycling to the giddy heights of the 1980s. Wins in the 2025 Tour de l'Avenir as well as a third place in the UEC European Championships road race behind established stars Tadej Pogačar and Remco Evenepoel, have all helped add fuel to the bonfire of speculation about Seixas' potential.
