Two generations, two differents style of riding but the same passion, the passion of cyclism. Anthony Geslin, the experienced one, had some pretty good records including a third position in the world championships in 2005 behind none other than Tom Boonen ( OPQ) and Alejandro Valverde ( MOV). And Anthony Louveille, the young talent that seems unstopable, at this day he already totalized 17 victories and more than 50 top 10, he is certainly the future of the French Cyclism. We had the chance to meet them during the second rest day of the Tour de France.



Anthony G: I'm the older so I will start (laugh). Antho is quite amazing, he has the capacities to win race in every fields, he is good on cobblestones, hilly terrain, punchy finishes. He has that impulsivity of youth that made his strenght and he is sure of himself, I don't remember seing him doubting about a race.

Anthony L: What can I say after that? that man is a just an old fool who should retire before falling off his bike. I'm kidding, of course, he is still in great shape and riding to his side is conforting, I may have the impulsivity, but he has the race science, he know when we have to make the move, he is our captain, even when he is not the leader, I mean especially when he is not the leader, that man know what to do to counter the plan of other team to make the race to our adventage.



Anthony G: Last year it was kind of imposed to us, Anthony had to chose which rider should be his mentor, he chose me as I had a race program that correspond to his abilities, but soon when I saw him won races I took pleasure riding with him, teaching him the job and all that stuff. But this year I wanted to help him defend his title in the PMU French Cup.

Anthony L: Exactly, last year when I arrived, Marc Madiot explained me that I had to chose a rider to be my mentor, I immediatly chose Anthony as I saw in him a great teacher, he know his stuff, he is respected in the pack and he is a good friend.



Anthony L: I don't know really, I fell like I shall stay with FDJ for more years but I've received some very interesting offers from forreing team. For the moment I don't have a contract for next year but I'm sure I got one even with the fact that I will be unavailable for at list 8 months.

Anthony G: Well, as you might have read it, I'm leaving for Bretagne next season where I will have the opportunity to lead more races. I'm not in conflict with FDJ but I'm getting old and I'm thinking of being a DS for this team in one or two years.



Anthony L: Yes, there is Omega Pharma - QuickStep, but they already have a very strong squad for the classics, there is also Argos - Shimano, an interesting offer as the classic men are not many and I could have a chance to lead some races. The last I'm allowed to talk about is a surprinsing offer made by the Russian Tinkoff, he saw in me the potential future Peter Sagan ( CAN) and he don't want to miss such an opportunity.



Anthony G: This is a race made for a puncher, for a Spanish like Valverde ( MOV) or Rodriguez ( KAT), but many riders could get their chances, I'm also thinking of riders like Nacer ( FDJ), John Degenkolb ( ARG) or even Tom Boonen ( OPQ) who can handle the hills pretty well.

Anthony L: I would lie saying that I'm not thinking of a result there, but yes, A puncher or a sprinter that can handle hills will be new World Champion this year.



Anthony L: This would be great to be forgotten, I could came back there without any pressure and take the race as it goes, but this is in two year, who know what can happen before that?

Anthony G: If I may, I think that Antho will make one hell of a come back in july 2015, he will be fresher than many riders in the pack and this will play in his favor.

Hi there,
August is almost over, and I had a very long talk with Marc and Yvon Madiot. I learned in that meeting that my contract would not be renewed for next year, they also told me that if it was depending on them they would keep me but the sponsor is not fan with having an unavailable rider from November to July.
I told them that if it was about the money I could make efforts like for example not being paid during my off period, but it looks like I'm not the only rider of the team in that situation.
I will have to find a new contract for next season which at list from July to January. I already have some contact and my dad who is also my agents is really working hard for me.
I will keep you updated about my situation.

See you Anthony Louveille.