Thibaut Pinot (31) is about to dive into a new season. Professional since 2010, the Groupama-FDJ training leader has always raised XXL expectations linked to his potential, his personality which has philosophically married the ups and downs of his career. The climber confided in
Ouest-France
on the occasion of the team's first internship in Calpe. He tells himself, human, deep, nature. By letting a touching nostalgia hover without forgetting the all-consuming desire to shine: “
As long as you are a runner, you are always aiming to perform.
"
Coming back to his period away from the races, physique in reconstruction, Thibaut Pinot confides: “Whatever you do, everything brings you back to your condition. You turn on Twitter, the TV, you always face a bike info. When you go shopping, when you go to the bakery. Especially in my small village. They were: "
We hope to see you at La Vuelta
". And me, I answered "
Yes
" knowing that it would not be possible. But I didn't want to disappoint them. I always want to give emotions to people who support me. ” Sensitive, he assures us: “
I am on the fringes of this environment. And even from society, I believe.
"Before letting go:"
There are a lot of extras, social networks, solicitations. When I started in 2010, the bike was more fun and fun.
"
For 2022, Thibaut Pinot delivers to
Ouest-France
: “
I have frustration in not having been able to exploit what I had under the hood over the past two years. I hope I can finally be released. Hurting and raising your arms.
"About the Tour, Thibaut Pinot admits:"
When I turned pro, I made a list of goals. I have almost all filled them. I wanted to be champion of France, win on the three grand tours, win Lombardy and… wear the pink Giro jersey. It's the only thing I miss. The yellow jersey is… I actually stay in the real world. The yellow jersey of the Tour de France has always been something too big for me as a kid. So I always dreamed of wearing the pink jersey.
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After his professional career, Thibaut Pinot easily imagines himself in the shadow of the hustle and bustle.
Faithful to an authentic character: “
I hope to find myself with my animals… I would like to make an educational farm and bed and breakfast in the middle.
Make honey, jam.
World Cup.
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