“The varied terrain of Besançon and its surroundings is a big advantage because it can adapt to any type of training with the flat river banks along the Doubs, the forts of Besançon with the medium-slope hills and Northern Besançon to prepare for the classics with the valleys. You can also train on more mountainous routes when you head to the Plateau! Traffic is also relatively calm and the EuroVelo cycling route allows for a safe ride!”

“The new BMX track in Besançon is unbelievable; it is very fast and also very challenging. It is also in a beautiful setting.”

“My team - Groupama-FDJ - has its headquarters and center for performance research in Besançon. It is ideal to prepare for my 2022 competitions such as Tour de l’Avenir or Liège-Bastogne-Liège Espoir. In the meantime, I stay in shape with Cyclo-Cross in winter. What with the track at the Michel Vautrot facility at La Malcombe and the Chailluz woods, there is a lot on offer...”

“I live in Besançon and in less than five minutes I can be outdoors as if I was in the countryside.

Besançon is the perfect place to train.”

“Born and raised in the Greater Besançon Area, my region provides me with the perfect playground to swim, run and ride.”

“What I like about Besançon is that everything is close by: I finish my training at Palais des Sports and I can be in the town center or at University within 5 minutes!”

“Every Tuesday afternoon, I train in a facility in Besançon. I have classes at noon with my coworkers and regular mental and physical preparation. I also go to the gym once a week. Participating in the 2024 Paris Paralympic Games would be the culmination of all those years working, an athlete’s dream and being proud to play for my country!”