"When Paul Seixas rode away from Matteo Jorgenson 40 kilometers from the finish of this past weekend's Faun-Ardeche Classic, he was taking a casual drink. The 19-year-old Frenchman had just shattered a small group wending up the Col de Saint Romain de Lerps, forcing a pace only Jorgenson could match, and he was regrouping when he took a drink and noticed the American flagging."
"Seixas zoomed up the climb in 16:18, tying Pogacar's climb-record time from the 2025 European Championships. Not a bad way to take your second professional win. Seixas's talent is undeniable. He spent his brief junior career dominating those in his age group, setting the stage for a spectacular neo-pro season in which he was the youngest rider at the WorldTour level."
"In the traditional Tour de France tuneup's most competitive edition in years, Seixas finished eighth. This was not the most important result in the race-that'd be Pogacar wobbling in the time trial then recovering to disembowel Jonas Vingegaard-but it was the most discussed. Neither teenagers nor French guys do stuff like that, yet here was Seixas, testing himself against the best riders in the sport and passing with flying colors."
Paul Seixas, a 19-year-old French cyclist, secured his second professional victory at the Faun-Ardeche Classic by attacking Matteo Jorgenson 40 kilometers from the finish on Col de Saint Romain de Lerps. Seixas completed the climb in 16:18, matching Tadej Pogacar's record time from the 2025 European Championships. His brief professional career has been marked by exceptional performances, including a strong eighth-place finish at the Criterium du Dauphine, cycling's traditional Tour de France preparation race. Seixas dominated junior racing before becoming the youngest rider at WorldTour level, demonstrating consistent talent despite early setbacks including a crash at the UAE Tour.
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