Young Cyclist Paul Seixas Makes History

Nothing seems to stop the bicycle of Paul Seixas! The young prodigy of French cycling recently shone on his bike. Last month, he not only won the Tour of the Basque Country on April 11 but also the Walloon Arrow, eleven days later on April 22. At 19, he has become the youngest winner of each of these famous cycling races. But that’s not all, Paul Seixas finished second in the Liège-Bastogne-Liège race on April 26, coming just 45 seconds after the winner, Tadej Pogacar. The young Frenchman is making headlines across the cycling world.

Paul Seixas Announces Big News to His Family

After such impressive results, the career of this young professional cyclist was destined for a major turning point. To announce this big news in the sporting world, Paul Seixas chose to release a video shared on his Instagram account and that of his team, Decathlon CMA CGM, on May 4, 2026, receiving nearly 700,000 views. In this heartwarming video, Paul Seixas is shown at his grandparents’ house, reminiscing about his love for cycling from a young age. The video showcases his family’s support, with his grandparents proudly displaying the trophies he has won.

The Tour de France in Sight

The pivotal moment of the video arrives, with Paul Seixas solemnly telling his grandparents about an upcoming event in July. After some suspense, his grandmother guesses correctly – the Tour de France. His 85-year-old grandfather is elated to witness his grandson’s first Tour de France, declaring himself the happiest man in the world. Paul Seixas will participate in his first Tour de France, with high hopes of challenging the reigning champion, Tadej Pogacar, despite not yet turning 20. It is a remarkable achievement for the young cyclist.