'I hope to be at the start of the Tour de France if this week goes well' – Tiesj Benoot finally makes his Decathlon-CMA CGM debut at the Tour de Suisse

Tiesj Benoot racing in the peloton during stage 1 of the Tour de Suisse in Sondrio.

Decathlon-CMA CGM are a changed team this year, with a new look, a host of new riders, and the rise of Paul Seixas all contributing to a major change in the long-running French squad.

Joining a host of notable names, including Matthew Riccitello, Olav Kooij, and Tobias Lund Andresen at the team for 2026 was Belgian Classics racer Tiesj Benoot.