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Guillaume Auger date and place of birth : 21/03/76 in Joigny place of residence : La Roche-sur-Yon (85) nationality :French height - weight :1m96 - 83 kg qualifications / training : BEP Market gardening / Horticulture sports career debut club : CC Joigny year turned pro : 1998 successive teams : 1998 / 2003 - Big Mat Auber Guillaume speciality : Rouleur / Flat-racer 2003 ICU points :77 Auger

achievements questions to Guillaume 2003 : 1st overall on the Circuit des Mines Discovery and choice of 1st in the time trials of the Tour de la Somme Through my brother Ludovic, also a professional cyclist. 2002 : 4th in the time trials of the Tour of Role model or example on the pro circuit, past or present 2001 : 136th in the Tour de , for his power and class. 2nd in the Ronde de Saint-Quentin 3rd in the Tour de Normandie Result of which he is proudest 2000 : 1st in the Grand Prix Stad Vilvoorde / Winning a leg in Miramas on the Tour Méditerranéen in 1999 : 1st in the 3rd leg of the Tour Méditerranéen 1999. 1998 : 2nd in the time trials Sports apart from cycling 1st in the 5th leg of the Tour d'Algarve/Portugal Swimming in the winter. 5th in the World time trials Championship 1997 : European time trial champion Hobby or passion apart from cycling Cinema news, DIY.

Favourite sort of music Anything apart from French classic music.

His greatest dream opinion of Jean-Luc Jonrond, sports director Race the again and win a leg. «He’s a cyclist who needs to be re-launched and I got to know him with the His motto amateurs in Vaulx-en-Velin. He travels a lot and a change of scene will do him Go for it, every time… a lot of goodÈ. 200/195x198/FI/Cycliste/GB 15/01/04 17:43 Page 2

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Jérôme Bernard date and place of birth : 21/09/71 in Pierrelatte place of residence : Villefranche-sur-Saône (69) nationality :French height - weight :1m80 - 66 kg qualifications / training : BTS in home automation sports career (domestic energy management) debut club : VC Pierrelatte year turned pro : 1998 successive teams : 1998 / Mutuelle de Seine et Marne 1999 / Home-Market 2000-2003 / Jean Delatour Jérôme

speciality : None in particular, although he seem to seek Bernard out rough courses. 2003 ICU points :35 questions to Jérôme achievements Discovery and choice of cycling 2002 : 2nd in the 2nd leg of the Tour of Bavaria (Austria) Been mad about it every since he was a child. 4th in a leg of the Critérium du Dauphiné Libéré Role model or example on the pro circuit, past or present 102nd in the Tour de France as he was unable to lose. 2001 : 1st in the 1st leg of the Midi Libre Best climber of the Critérium International Result of which he is proudest Best climber of the Tour de l’Ain Winning a leg of the Midi Libre 2001 in Saint-Cyprien 106th in the Tour de France Sports apart from cycling 1998 : 1st of the Grand Prix Sodime Running in the winter. 1997 : 1st of the Prix Mathias Nomblot Hobby or passion apart from cycling Video games involving strategy.

Favourite sort of music Whatever is played on the radio. All sorts of music may appeal to him, but he doesn’t necessarily like everything he hears…

His greatest dream opinion of Jean-Luc , sports director Succeed his re-conversion, preferably in a sporting Jonrond domain, not necessarily in cycling. ÇA very good team member who fell asleep last season. He is one of the racers who’s still got a few tricks up his sleeve and whose excellent team spi- His motto Be honest rit is a great advantageÈ. 200/195x198/FI/Cycliste/GB 15/01/04 17:44 Page 3

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Eric Berthou date and place of birth : 23/01/80 in Brest place of residence : Le Relecq-Keruhon (29) nationality :French height - weight :1m87 - 72 kg qualifications / training : BTS in Electronics sports career debut club :BIC 2000 year turned pro : 2003 successive teams : 2003 / Barloworld speciality : Rouleur / Flat-racer / Climber / Puncher Eric 2003 ICU points :20 Berthou

questions to Eric achievements Discovery and choice of cycling 2003 : 1st season as a professional Thanks to his brother who raced in the Elite 2 class. 4th on the Tour of Egypt Role model or example on the pro circuit, past or present 10th on the Circuit des Mines for his elegance and power. 2002 : French team champion DN1 1st in the Ronde du Pays Basque Result of which he is proudest 1st in the 4th leg of the Kreiz Breizh 10th place in the World Youth Championships 2003 1st in the Prix de Saint-Laurent in Zolder (Belgium). 2001 : 1st in the Etoile Plestinaise Sports apart from cycling 1st in the Boucles Varzécoises Sailing, skiing, running. 1st in the 3rd leg of the Circuit des 3 Provinces Hobby or passion apart from cycling Shopping, relaxing and DIY as a matter of necessity.

Favourite sort of music Techno, rock, depending on how he feels.

His greatest dream To take part in the Tour de France and make opinion of Jean-Luc Jonrond, sports director his family happy. ÇThis racer is capable of breaking through barriers. Youth is on his side and His motto the Tour de l'Avenir will be the most important meeting of the season for himÈ. It’s better to live and regret than live and have remorse … 200/195x198/FI/Cycliste/GB 15/01/04 17:44 Page 4

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Pierre Bourquenoud date and place of birth : 21/11/69 in Vaulruz place of residence :Vaulruz (Suisse) nationality : height - weight :1m77 - 64 kg qualifications / training : Master cheesemaker sports career debut club : Pédale Bulloise / Switzerland year turned pro : 1996 successive teams : 1996 / PMU Romand - 1997-1999 / Post Swiss Team 2000-2001 / Phonak - 2002 / Saint-Quentin Oktos 2003 / Jean Delatour Pierre speciality :Climber 2003 ICU points : 187 Bourquenoud achievements to Pierre 2003 : 4th in the questions 6th in the Swiss Road Racing Championship Discovery and choice of cycling 7th in the Through his cyclist father. 2002 : 1st in the 2nd leg of the Tour du Chili 2nd in the 3rd and 9th legs of the Tour du Chili Role model or example on the pro circuit, past or present 2nd in the Bernard Hinault for his class and strong character. 2nd in the Tour de la Somme 3rd in the Swiss Road Racing Championship Result of which he is proudest 4th in the Tour de l’Ain Vice Champion of Switzerland 2000. 2001 : 2nd in the Grand Prix Winterthur Sports apart from cycling 2nd in the Swiss Championship Musculation, footing and hike in mountain 3rd in the Tour du Jura 2000 : 1st in the Grand Prix Winterthur Hobby or passion apart from cycling 3rd in the Tour du Doubs Surfing the web just for fun and collecting information. 1999 : 6th in the Swiss Road Racing Championship 2nd in the Grand Prix Winterthur Favourite sort of music 1998 : 60th in the Vuelta / Spain Johnny Hallyday, Jean-Jacques Goldman, 1997 : 3rd in the Tour de Hess French music in general. 6th in the Swiss Road Racing Championship His greatest dream opinion of Jean-Luc Jonrond, sports director To make a success of his family life. ÇA very good tour rider who recuperates well. As well as being a good His motto mountain rider, he’s got an excellent approach and his experience will be Full steam ahead positive for the teamÈ. 200/195x198/FI/Cycliste/GB 15/01/04 17:44 Page 5

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Gilles Bouvard date and place of birth : 30/10/69 in Bourg-en-Bresse place of residence : Precy-sous-Thil (21) nationality :French height - weight :1m82 - 69 kg qualifications / training : CAP in metallurgy sports career debut club : Pédale Semuroise year turned pro : 1994 successive teams : 1994-1995 / Chazal 1996 / Collstrop, Lotto 1997 / Gilles 1998 / Casino 1999 / Home-Market-Charleroi Bouvard 2000-2003 / Jean Delatour speciality : Puncher 2003 ICU points : 181 questions to Gilles

Discovery and choice of cycling achievements Through his father, a former amateur racing cyclist. 2001 : 1st in the 4th leg of the Role model or example on the pro circuit, past or present None 3rd in the Regio tour 53rd in the Tour de France Result of which he is proudest 1998 : 2nd in the Winning a leg in the Dauphiné 96. 1997 : 1st in the 1st leg of the Tour du Limousin Sports apart from cycling 1st in the team time trials of the Tour Méditerranéen Car rally racing between seasons. 1996 : 1st in the 3rd leg of the Critérium du Dauphiné Libéré 1995 : 63rd in the Tour de France Hobby or passion apart from cycling 1994 : 6th in the Tour de l’Avenir Car racing. 1993 : 2nd in the Aisne 4-day event Favourite sort of music Hard- Rock, Metallica style.

His greatest dream To win a leg in the Tour de France. opinion of Jean-Luc Jonrond, sports director His motto ÇA 'big engine' who has not yet expressed his full potential. He needs to be Always have a critical eye for oneself stimulated. A good climber, he is a good tour racer. In the right set up, given his experience, he is capable of the bestÈ. 200/195x198/FI/Cycliste/GB 15/01/04 17:44 Page 6

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Mickaël Buffaz date and place of birth : 21/05/79 in Geneva place of residence :Vénissieux (69) nationality :French height - weight :1m74 - 64 kg qualifications / training : Science baccalauréat. DUT in Biology / Agronomy sports career debut club : UC Gex year turned pro : 2003 Successive teams : 2003 / Jean Delatour speciality :All-rounder, with a preference for tough courses 2003 ICU points :48 Mickaël Buffaz

questions to Mickaël achievements Discovery and choice of cycling 2003 : 1st in the Breton Mid-August race After having been from a regional downhill skiing squad trials. 2002 : 1st in the Prix Mathias-Nomblot 1st in the -Troyes Role model or example on the pro circuit, past or present 1st in the Tour and in the 1st leg of the Tour de Gironde for his extensive talent. 1st in the Ronde Mayennaise Result of which he is proudest 1st in the 2nd leg of the Tour de Chablais 1st leg in the Mi-Août Bretonne 2003 in Guillé.

Sports apart from cycling Cross-country and downhill skiing, Badminton, Football.

Hobby or passion apart from cycling Hunting when he gets the chance.

Favourite sort of music Jean-Jacques Goldman, De Palmas, and French music in general.

opinion of Jean-Luc Jonrond, sports director His greatest dream To take part in the Tour de France. ÇJust like Berthou, his main objective will be the Tour de l'Avenir. Winner of the Mi-Août 2003, he has progressed well indeed. Now he’s got his National His motto Sports teaching diploma out of the way, he’ll be able to devote himself Remain true to himself without ever giving into extreme exclusively to his jobÈ sentiments Professional cyclist team RAGT Seeds - MG Rover

Sylvain Calzati date and place of birth : 01/07/79 in Lyon nationality : French place of residence : Genay (69) height - weight : 1m79 - 68 kg qualifications / training : BEP Accounting sports career debut club : VC Vaulx en Velin year turned pro : 2003 successive teams : 2003/Barloworld 2004/Oktos MBK speciality : Climber / Flat-racer Sylvain 2003 ICU points : 18 Calzati questions to Sylvain achievements Discovery and choice of cycling : 2004 : 2nd in the 4th leg of the Etoile de Bessèges Thanks to his father, a former professional cyclist. 2nd in the overall rankings of the Etoile de Bessèges 17th in the Tour Méditerranéen Role model or example on the pro circuit, past or present : , for his approach to racing and the way he has handled his career. 2003 : 4th in the Circuit Montanes (Spain) 24th in the French Championship Result of which he is proudest : 2nd in the overall rankings of the Etoile de Bessèges.

Sports apart from cycling : Cycling is the only sport he practices.

Hobby or passion apart from cycling : Cycling is his all-consuming passion.

Favourite sort of music : Appreciates a wide range of music.

His greatest dream : To have a successful career. opinion of Jean-Luc Jonrond, sports director His motto : «A determined rider who has a bit of character. He knows when to seize the The early bird catches the worm. opportunity when it arises.» 034/195x198/FI/Cycliste/GB 27/02/04 17:17 Page 2

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Renaud Dion date and place of birth : 06/01/78 à Orléans nationality : French place of residence : Coullons (45) height - weight : 1m78 - 65 kg qualifications / training : BTS Accounting & Management.

sports career debut club : UC Gien Sport (45) year turned pro : 2004 speciality : All-round rider with right disposition to be a puncher. 2003 ICU points : 0 Renaud Dion

achievements questions to Renaud Discovery and choice of cycling 2003 : 1st in one leg of the Boucles de la Mayenne Through a friend. 1st in on leg of the Tour de Franche Comté 1st in the Grand Prix de Gap Role model or example on the pro circuit, past or present 1st in the Grand Prix de Saint Saulge Laurent Jalabert, for his panache and approach to racing. 1st in Château Meillant Result of which he is proudest 1st in Orval French Committee Team Championship (Senior Category). 1st in Tour du Canton de Genève Sports apart from cycling Running & swimming.

Hobby or passion apart from cycling Music, computers, DIY.

Favourite sort of music Pop Rock.

His greatest dream To win a leg of the Tour de France and to make a success of family life. opinion of Jean-Luc Jonrond, sports director His motto ÇThis rider has obtained promising results at amateur level. Given his age, Full steam ahead !Result of which he is proudest he should not take long to get into the swing of life on the pro circuitÈ. French Committee Team Championship (Senior Category). 200/195x198/FI/Cycliste/GB 15/01/04 17:44 Page 7

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Frédéric Finot date and place of birth : 20/03/77 in Nevers place of residence :Nevers (58) nationality :French height - weight :1m77 - 67 kg qualifications / training : Mechanical engineering sports career baccalaureat equivalent debut club : VS Nivernais - Morvan year turned pro : 1999 successive teams : 1999-2001 / Crédit Agricole 2002-2003 / Jean Delatour speciality : Time trials Frédéric 2003 ICU points : 118 Finot achievements 2003 : 1st in the 1st leg of the Dunkirk 4-day event questions to Frédéric 2002 : 1st in the Prix du Léon (Breton Mi-August event) Discovery and choice of cycling 1st in the Tour du Doubs Thanks to his father and cousins, amateur racers. 2nd in the Grand Prix de Denain Role model or example on the pro circuit, past or present 4th in the French time trials Championship Laurent Jalabert 2000 : 1st in the prologue of the Tour de Normandie 1st in the 4th leg of the Tour de l’Avenir Result of which he is proudest 1st in the 5th leg of the Tour des Régions Wallones Taking the vest for the best climber on the Tour de France 2003 in his home town, Nevers. 1999 : 3rd in the French time trials Championship 1998 : World youth time trials vice champion Sports apart from cycling French youth time trials champion Running for training purposes. Swimming and diving. 1996 : 2nd in the youth French Championship 1995 : 3rd in the French time trials Championship Hobby or passion apart from cycling Only the inspiration of the moment. 1994 : French junior time trials team champion For example an evening watching DVDs. 1992/1993 : French cadet Champion Favourite sort of music Anything except for hard-rock. opinion of Jean-Luc Jonrond, sports director ÇContinuing with the momentum generated in 2003, after the fine His greatest dream To have the means to lead a simple life. performances in the Dunkirk Four Day Event and the Tour de France, and the self-confidence he has gained, he is now perfectly able to demonstrate the His motto qualities which have been there ever since he turned proÈ. Courage, determination, perseverance. 200/195x198/FI/Cycliste/GB 15/01/04 17:44 Page 8

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Christophe Laurent date and place of birth : 26/07/77 in Mende place of residence : Montpellier (34) nationality :French height - weight :1m86 - 72 kg qualifications / training : Masters science degree in Sports Technique sports career debut club : UC Saint-Chély d'Apcher year turned pro : 2001 successive team : 2001 - 2003 / Jean Delatour speciality :All-rounder Christophe 2003 ICU point :1 Laurent

questions to Christophe achievements Discovery and choice of cycling 2002 : Best climber on the Tour de l’Avenir Through all-terrain biking 2nd in the 6th leg of the Tour de l’Avenir 2001 : 1st in the Boucles de l’Artois Role model or example on the pro circuit, past or present 1st in the Grand Prix des Cévennes Laurent Jalabert for his charisma 1st in the 8th leg of the Ruban Granitier Breton Result of which he is proudest 1st in the 3rd leg of the Tour de Gironde French Youth Vice Champion 1999 in Bollène. 1999 : Vice champion of France Five times regional champion in all-terrain, road, Sports apart from cycling Running, swimming, badminton, adventure raids cross-country and time trials (out of season).

Hobby or passion apart from cycling Cinema. French comedies.

Favourite sort of music French variety. Claude François, Michel Sardou.

His greatest dream opinion of Jean-Luc Jonrond, sports director To be happy. To be able to travel with my family. ÇA highly-talented racing cyclist. He needs to gain in self-confidence. Naturally His motto programmed for one-day events, very good team member, we can Honesty at all times forward to seeing some great performances from this cyclistÈ. 200/195x198/FI/Cycliste/GB 15/01/04 17:44 Page 9

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Yoann Le Boulanger date and place of birth : 04/11/75 in Guingamp place of residence : Plougonver (22) nationality :French height - weight :1m85 - 70 kg qualifications / training : 2-years post baccalaureat. Electrical engineering sports career debut club :Roue d'Or Bégarroise year turned pro : 2000 successive teams : 2000-2001 / 2002 / Elites 2 Yoann 2003 / Saint-Quentin-Oktos speciality : Puncher 2003 ICU points :52 Le Boulanger

questions to Yoann achievements Discovery and choice of cycling 2003 : 1st in the 1st leg of the Tour de la Somme Naturally through passion. 2nd in the time trials in the Tour de la Somme 2002 : 1st in the 4th leg of the Ronde de l’Oise Role model or example on the pro circuit, past or present 1st in the 2nd leg of the Porte Océane Bernard Hinault. . 1st in the 3rd leg of the Porte Océane (time trials) Result of which he is proudest 1st in the 3rd leg of the Cherbourg 3-day event Winning a leg of the Tour de l'Avenir 99 1st in the Cherbourg 3-day event 1999 : 1st in the 4th leg of the Tour de l’Avenir Sports apart from cycling Running. Golf. Tennis.

Hobby or passion apart from cycling Walking and photography.

Favourite sort of music Reggae, punk, pop, French bands like Les Têtes Raides or Noir Désir.

His greatest dream Find where simple happiness lies and then spread it opinion of Jean-Luc Jonrond, sports director around my nearest and dearest ÇA new arrival into the team, a good attitude, a talented team member who His motto fits in easily. He should have no trouble fitting in on a personal or group levelÈ. Be honest seeing his ideas through to the end 200/195x198/FI/Cycliste/GB 15/01/04 17:45 Page 11

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Roman Luhovyy date and place of birth : 04/08/79 in Komsomolsk () place of residence : Nantes (44) nationality : Ukranian height - weight :1m76 - 73 kg qualifications / training : Sports Institute sports career debut club :Nikolaev Cycling School year turned pro : 2004 successive team : Saeco Réserve (Elite 2) speciality : Sprint and rough courses Roman 2003 ICU point :0 Luhovyy

questions to Roman achievements Discovery and choice of cycling 2003 : 4 wins in Been his passion ever since he was a child. 2002 : 1st in the 8th leg of the Route de l'Amérique 1st in the Firenze-Empoli race Role model or example on the pro circuit, past or present . A great who is good over bumps. 1st in the Menton-Savona race 1st in the Tour Edil C Result of which he is proudest 1st in the 4th leg of the Tour de la Marche European Junior Championship 1995 1st in the Coupe Caduti di Arezzo 1st in the 4th leg of the Tour d'Aragon Sports apart from cycling Running for winter training

Hobby or passion apart from cycling None. He devotes all of his energy to cycling.

Favourite sort of music Anything and everything ! Depends on how he is feeling.

His greatest dream To win the Milan - San Remo race opinion of Jean-Luc Jonrond, sports director His motto ÇThe joker in the pack. An excellent sprinter who also does a fine job through Full steam ahead ! Whatever the cost ! rough terrain. He’ll need a little time, although he may well surprise us with his performanceÈ. 034/195x198/FI/Cycliste/GB 27/02/04 16:31 Page 3

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Ludovic Martin date and place of birth : 17/03/76 in Mantes-la-Jolie nationality : French place of residence : Saint-Malo (35) height - weight : 1m82 - 65 kg qualifications / training : BEP in industrial maintenance

sports career debut club : Jeunesse Sportive Doloise (Dol de Bretagne) year turned pro : 2001 successive teams : Crédit Agricole / 2001-2002 Jean Delatour / 2003 Ludovic speciality : Climber 2003 ICU points : 55 Martin

achievements questions to Ludovic 2003 : 14th in the Grand Prix de Plouay Discovery and choice of cycling Best climber in the Classique des Alpes Through his grand-father, founder of the Club Cycliste 6th in one leg of the Tour du Limousin of the JSD 4th in one leg of the Reggio Tour Role model or example on the pro circuit, past or present 2002 : 7th in one leg of the Dauphiné Libéré Laurent Jalabert 2001 : 7th in one leg of the Tour de Catalogne / Spain 8th in the Tour du Finistère Result of which he is proudest 2000 (Elite 2) : 3rd in one leg of the Tour de l'Avenir (7th overall) 7th place in the Tour de l'Avenir 1st in the 2nd leg of the Circuit Berrichon Sports apart from cycling 1st in the 4th leg of the Ruban Granitier Surfing, swimming, diving, sailing 1st in the Manche Océan 1st in the 2nd leg of the 3-day event in Cherbourg Hobby or passion apart from cycling 1999 : 1st in the Grand Prix de Peymenade History in general 1st in a leg of the Tour de la Creuse Favourite sort of music 1998 : 3rd in the French Youth Championships Pop-rock and electro-jazz

His greatest dream To succeed in his career as a professional racing cyclist

opinion of Jean-Luc Jonrond, sports director His motto ÇAn excellent climber who wants to do well. He found his feet in 2003. Go for it and to enjoy himself This season might well be the one which reveals himÈ. 200/195x198/FI/Cycliste/GB 15/01/04 17:45 Page 13

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Klaus Mutschler date and place of birth : 08/06/77 in Lauchhammer place of residence : Kronz (Allemagne) nationality : German height - weight :1m80 - 70 kg qualifications / training : Baccalaureat

sports career debut club : RF Hambourg year turned pro : 1997 successive teams : 1997-1998 / Schauff 1999 / Elites 2 Klaus 2000-2001 / Team Coast 2002 / Team Cologne Mutschler 2003 / Elites 2 speciality :All-rounder 2003 ICU points :8 points questions to Klaus Discovery and choice of cycling achievements Through a friend who took part in cycle races. 2003 : 1st in the 2nd leg of the Circuit des Mines (time trials) Role model or example on the pro circuit, past or present Erik Zabel for his superb professionalism. 1st in the 6th leg of the Circuit des Mines (time trials) Best climber of the Circuit des Mines Result of which he is proudest 1st in the Troyes / Dijon Junior Vice Champion of the World 1995. 1st in the Tour du Charolais Sports apart from cycling 2002 : Best sprinter Tour de Rhénanie-Palatinat None 2001 : 7th in the Tour de Hesse / 5th in the Grand Prix de Grammont/ Belgium Hobby or passion apart from cycling 2000 : Best climber in the Tour de Saxe / Germany Bringing up my child and spending time with my wife. 10th in the Championship of Germany time trials Sitting down in a café and watching the world go by. 7th in the Tour de Saxe Favourite sort of music 7th in the Tour de Bohemia (Czechoslovakia) Pop music, particularly Dépêche Mode and Robbie Williams.

His greatest dream l'avis de Jean-Luc Jonrond, To take part in the Tour de France ÇBrillant on the Circuit des Mines 2003, an all-round competitor who has a His motto great approach, he should not take long to find his place in the teamÈ. Live each day as it comes by being himself. 034/195x198/FI/Cycliste/GB 27/02/04 16:31 Page 1

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Nicolas Reynaud date and place of birth : 22/04/77 à Valence nationality : French place of residence : Montélimar (26) height - weight : 1m70 - 60 kg qualifications / training : BEP Air Conditioning

sports career debut club : St James VCM year turned pro : 2000 successive teams : 2000-2001 / Festina 2002-2003 / AVC Aix (Élite 2) Nicolas speciality : Flat racing 2003 ICU points : 0 Reynaud

achievements questions to Nicolas 2003 : French Champion of Américaine (with J.Neuville) Discovery and choice of cycling French Champion of Provence Ð Road racing Through friends when he was a teenager. 3rd in the French Championship of point racing Role model or example on the pro circuit, past or present Miguel Indurain for his charisma and his results.

2002 : 1st in Pernes-les-Fontaines Result of which he is proudest 1st in one leg in Boucles Catalanes The French Championship in the Américaine with 2nd in the Grand Prix de Vougy J. Neuville. 3rd in the Grand Prix de Cour-la-Ville Sports apart from cycling 7th in the 6-day track event Football.

Hobby or passion apart from cycling Cycling (sic).

Favourite sort of music House music.

His greatest dream opinion of Jean-Luc Jonrond, sports director To acquire a Porsche. ÇAn excellent rider who fits in anywhere. He is already familiar with the pro His motto Make his loved ones happy. circuit. I know that he won’t pass up on this second chance». 200/195x198/FI/Cycliste/GB 15/01/04 17:45 Page 14

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Christophe Rinero date and place of birth : 29/12/73 in Moissac place of residence : Moissac (82) nationality :French height - weight :1m72 - 62 kg qualifications / training : BEP Gardening / Parks sports career debut club : CA Castelsarrazin year turned pro : 1996 successive teams : 1996 / Force Sud - Mutuelles de Seine et Marne 1997-2001 / Cofidis 2002-2003 / Saint-Quentin-Oktos Christophe speciality :Climber 2003 ICU points : 165 Rinero

achievements questions to Christophe 2002 : 1st in the 2nd leg of the Tour du Limousin Best climber in the Tour du Limousin Discovery and choice of cycling 3rd in the Boucles de l’Aulne By chance and due to the results he had early on. 1999 : 79th in the Tour de France Role model or example on the pro circuit, past or present 1998 : 4th in the Tour de France and best climber in the Tour de France and Laurent Jalabert. 1st in the Tour de l’Avenir 1st in the 7th leg of the Tour de l’Avenir Result of which he is proudest 1st in the 1st leg of the Tour du Limousin 4th in the Tour de France 1998 1st in the 2nd leg of the Midi Libre Sports apart from cycling 2nd in the Midi Libre All-terrain biking, tennis, football between seasons. 1997 : 115th in the Tour de France 1996 : 1st in the 1st leg of the Tour de l’Ain Hobby or passion apart from cycling 1995 : 2nd in the Mi-Août Bretonne race Looking after his daughter

Favourite sort of music All sorts of music with a preference for techno opinion of Jean-Luc Jonrond, sports director His greatest dream To make a success of his family life «He’s one of the team’s mainstays, even the leader on race including several legs, a rider who is able to put on repeat performances of previous fine races. His motto As soon as a race hits the mountains, he can really express himself and the To do better all the time group will be there to support himÈ. 200/195x198/FI/Cycliste/GB 15/01/04 17:45 Page 15

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Eddy Seigneur date and place of birth : 15/02/69 in Beauvais place of residence : Raray (60) nationality :French height - weight :1m80 - 72 kg qualifications / training : CAP Plumbing, Central heating sports career debut club : VC Beauvais Oise year turned pro : 1992 successive teams : 1992 / Z 1993-1996 / Gan 1997 / La Française de Jeux Eddy 1998 / Gan 1999 / Saint-Quentin / Oktos Seigneur 2000-2003 / Jean Delatour speciality : Time trials 2003 ICU points : 214,5 questions to Eddy Discovery and choice of cycling achievements By chance and for his taste for hard work after having 2003 : Champion of France, time trials done lots of judo. 1st in the 1st and 3rd legs of the Tour d'Alentejo (time trials) in Portugal Role model or example on the pro circuit, past or present 5th in the Grand Prix des Herbiers Duclos-Lassalle for his dedication to his team and his sense of objective. 2002 : Champion of France, time trials Result of which he is proudest 143rd in the Tour de France Not a result, but a souvenir. When he has just turned pro, 2001 : 1st in the time trials of the Circuit des Mines he shared a room with Duclos-Lassalle, the day before 2000 : Vice champion of France, time trials the Paris Roubaix, a race he was on the point of winning. 1996 : Champion of France, time trials Unforgettable! 1995 : Champion of France, road racing Sports apart from cycling 1994 : 1st on the Champs-Elysées in the Tour de France All-terrain biking and swimming. 51st in the Tour de France Hobby or passion apart from cycling 1st of the Dunkirk 4-day event Video and computer aided imagery techniques. 1993 : 1st in the Grand Prix de Rennes Favourite sort of music Hard-Rock, ACDC, Led Zeppelin. Cool, jazz, music. opinion of Jean-Luc Jonrond, sports director His greatest dream For my daughter to be happy and to offer her ÇGiven his experience and gift for communication and will to share what he the means to succeed in life. knows, he is the obvious choice as road racing captain. A talented time trial His motto cyclist, you can depend upon him and we are convinced that we will be fully It doesn’t matter whether people say good or bad things satisfied with him this season in his new role and with his new responsibilitiesÈ. about you, as long as they say something about you. 200/195x198/FI/Cycliste/GB 15/01/04 17:45 Page 16

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Bruno Thibout date and place of birth : 08/05/69 in Neufchâtel place of residence : (64) nationality :French height - weight :1m77 - 66 kg qualifications / training : BTS Accounting

sports career debut club : Rouen CC year turned pro : 1993 successive teams : 1993-1995 / Castorama 1996/ Motorola Bruno 1997-1998 / Cofidis 1999 / Elite 2 Thibout 2000-2003 / Jean Delatour speciality : All-round cyclist with a leaning for rough terrain 2003 ICU points :5 questions to Bruno Discovery and choice of cycling Through his grandfather who used to race.

achievements Role model or example on the pro circuit, past or present 1997 : 30th in the Tour of Spain Bernard Hinault for his tenacity and achievements. 1996 : 1st in the 5th leg of the Tour of Sweden Result of which he is proudest 55th in the Tour de France 8th place of the time trials in the leg from Huy 1995 : 3rd in the Championship of France to Seraing (Belgium) on the 1995 Tour. 47th in the Tour of Italy 1994 : 91st in the Tour de France Sports apart from cycling 1993 : 2nd in the Tour de Vendée Running as part of his winter training. 85th in the Tour of Italy Hobby or passion apart from cycling Motor cycling for the sense of freedom.

Favourite sort of music Anything apart from techno and hard-rock. Marked preference for Bon Jovi and Jean-Jacques Goldman.

His greatest dream opinion of Jean-Luc Jonrond, sports director To build his dream taking each day as it comes, taking only the positive things from life. «He’s got lots of experience for himself. A model team member, someone you can trust. He still has plenty of resources which might well lead him onto His motto a surprising 2004È. To bounce higher every time… 200/195x198/FI/Cycliste/GB 15/01/04 17:46 Page 17

Professional cyclist team RAGT Seeds - MG Rover Management In accordance with the law brought into force in 2003, pro- fessional cycle racing teams have to have a corporate struc- ture. France Pro Sport was created in 2000 and has changed from being an association to become a sports company. Ë Set up in the Lyon area, the team’s internal management is under the aegis of a Chairman and a Manager. General Manager, Serge Barle is in charge of the team’s overall management and is assisted by William Schroo, in charge of communication and marketing. He is assisted France Pro Sport in the field by sports director Jean Luc Jonrond, who is seconded in turn by his assistant Julien Jurdie. France Pro comprises a total of seven people who take care of management President Bruno Serra tasks or their delegation. They are there to support the sports team made up of fifteen people Treasurer Georges Guyonnet including mechanics, masseurs, a doctor, a dietician, assistants, etc. France Pro manages the budget RAGT Semences allocates to the team, together with that of official partner MG General Manager Serge Barle Rover France, as well as ancillary budgets from other partners of official suppliers. Sports Director Jean-Luc Jonrond Ass. Sports Director Julien Jurdie Born on 16 /12/ 49 in Lyon (69). Lives in Gleize (69400). Married / 2 children Coming from a family where cycling was king, he raced as a teenager and attai- Mkg and com. William Schroo ned the first category status in the 1970’s. One hundred and twenty wins later, in various categories, he called it a day. The following ten years were spent as Assistant Sylviane Vuillemard President of the VC Caladois and member of the Lyonnais steering committee. In 2000, he moved into the professional circuit and was behind the creation of Secretary Françoise Duchoud the Jean Delatour team. In 2003, the same drive and enthusiasm led him to get Serge BARLE the RAGT Semences - MG Rover project off the ground, a first division French General Manager Mechanic Michel Jeandet team which is to start racing competitively in 2004. Marc Chira Born on 15 / 08 / 66 in Bron. Lives in Genas (69740). Married / 3 children Cyrille Bertino From the age of 16, he devoted all of his time to competition in a big club in Lyon, the AS Berthelot - Mermoz. After a stint in the ASC Air during his military Masseur Antony Barle service, he joined the VC Lyon / Vaulx-en-Velin and turned pro in 1990 with RMO. In 1992, he became a freelance professional and stopped racing at the Laurent Bensadi end of the season. From 1995 to 1999, he was sports director for the VC Lyon / Vaulx-en-Velin. In 2000, Serge Barle called upon him to join the sports director- Dietician Christophe Gros Jean-Luc JONROND ship of the new Jean Delatour team. In 2004, he will be the official sports direc- Sports Director tor for the RAGT Semences - MG Rover Team. Physiotherapist Alex Germain Doctor Roland Mathieu Born on 26/02/73 in Saint-Etienne. Lives in Lyon (69003). Single. In 1987, he started our in the junior category of the VC Saint-Chamond. Then, Osteopath Jérôme Catafort without abandoning cycling, he turned to cross-country skiing and joined the French national squad, coming away with the title of junior French cross-coun- Logistics & Bus Michel Barle try vice-champion. In 1992, he devoted all of his time and energy to cycling alone and joined UC Pélussin in the top category. He wore the jerseys of the CR4C Roanne and the VC Lyon / Vaulx-en-Velin which he left in 1999, ceasing Julien JURDIE competition. For four seasons, he was sports director of this club DN1 Elite 2. Vice Sports Director In 2004, he will be joining his mentor Jean-Luc Jonrond at RAGT- MG Rover to work alongside him as his assistant. Contact

Born on 29 / 04/ 50. Lives in Praz-sur-Arly (74120). Married / 2 children France Pro Sport In 1964, as soon as he started cycling as a youngster, he cycled with the VC 45 Avenue de la République de l'Aigle. After having worked his way up through the ranks, notable with the VC Livry Gargan, he made it to the top of the ladder in 1969. For 2 years, he 69200 Vénissieux wore the famous grey and orange jersey of the ACBB. In 1971, he stopped competing. Several years later, he got back in touch with the world of cycle Tel. +33 (0)4 72 90 85 95 racing in organising courses for professional racing teams in collaboration with Fax. +33 (0)4 72 90 85 99 William SCHROO the tourist office in Praz-sur-Arly. Elected to the departmental committee and as Com. and marketing a member of the regional technical committee, he was in charge of many Email. [email protected] squad selections in his capacity as sports director. He took part in 6 interna- tional tours of the Val d'Aoste, including 3 in the French-Swiss selection. 034/195x198/FI/Cycliste/GB 27/02/04 16:31 Page 4

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Associate partners In addition to the main partner, RAGT Semences and official partner, MG Rover, the France Pro Sport team is supported by associate partners who contribute to the global operating budget.

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Watchmaker, jeweller, Jean Delatour has 38 shops and 5 boutiques in France in the outskirts of major towns, with a staff of 800 watchmaking and jewellery professionals. Jean Delatour offers a collection of 15 000 made of gold, gold plate or silver, together with watches, including around 5000 new items each year . Tel. +33 (0)4 72 21 54 00

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