Paul Seixas: Tour de France Winner 2031

[Lorzenz08]

That was the best ride of his season as far as I'm concerned, a level above even his Dauphiné showing. It's already practically unheard of for a first-year U23 to even finish the men's road race, let alone to do so in 13th on a route so brutal that only 30 guys finished. Another year with as much development as he's had this year (obviously not a given) and he's riding for the podium at the Worlds and/or Lombardia in twelve months, which is insane to even think about.

He needs to podium the Vuelta in twelve months if he wants to be equal to Juan Ayuso

 

[AlfaLum]

That was the best ride of his season as far as I'm concerned, a level above even his Dauphiné showing. It's already practically unheard of for a first-year U23 to even finish the men's road race, let alone to do so in 13th on a route so brutal that only 30 guys finished. Another year with as much development as he's had this year (obviously not a given) and he's riding for the podium at the Worlds and/or Lombardia in twelve months, which is insane to even think about.

Would say he has beaten his best ride of the season again today.

 

[Lorzenz08]

I think the odds are getting higher that one day we will have a Seixas vs Del Toro on the TdF the way we have a Pog vs Vingegaard today.

 

[Valv.Piti]

2031 is too late. I think he's the second best climber in the world when 2027 TdF rolls around

 

[AlfaLum]

The selfie with Pogacar and Evenepoel is quite cute.

 

[Devil's Elbow]

Would say he has beaten his best ride of the season again today.

I will go one step further and say that this was the best performance in a one-day road race by any first-year U23 ever, ahead of Evenepoel's San Sebastián win in 2019. And that was a performance I thought would remain the best ever for that age bracket for sixty years, not six.

 

[Valv.Piti]

I will go one step further and say that this was the best performance in a one-day road race by any first-year U23 ever, ahead of Evenepoel's San Sebastián win in 2019. And that was a performance I thought would remain the best ever for that age bracket for sixty years, not six.

Considering he was best of the rest and only lost to peak Remco and peak Pogacar, I'd say you are right. Probably has been something better in the early days though. This guy is absolutely insane and should be considering as big or very close to talents like Pog and Remco

 

[Netserk]

The crazy thing is that it's not a surprise. This was in the cards after Rwanda.

Okay, when Evenepoel attacked on Enfer and it was just the three best on the day together, it was even better.

 

[James M]

The crazy thing is that it's not a surprise. This was in the cards after Rwanda.

Okay, when Evenepoel attacked on Enfer and it was just the three best on the day together, it was even better.

Nevertheless, even if I agree, its still impressive imo to be this consistent at this lvl at such a young age, its rare. For once, Im actually excited to follow the development of a French rider. Super intriguing talent.

 

[Cycling111]

Let's hope the French press doesn't destroy him.

 

[Krzysztof_O]

The French Tour drought has lasted 40 years. Here comes the hope that not all former French Tour winners will be dead before the next one arrives.

 

[hayneplane]

Great ride today. Would like to see him ride the Giro next year.

Something like:
Algarve
Strade
Tirreno Adriatico
TotA
Giro
French Nationals
San Sebastián
Quebec and Montreal
Worlds

 

[Netserk]

Great ride today. Would like to see him ride the Giro next year.

Something like:
Algarve
Strade
Tirreno Adriatico
TotA
Giro
French Nationals
San Sebastián
Quebec and Montreal
Worlds

Agreed, but perhaps with a more quiet buildup.

I think the Tour awaits him in 2027.

 

[Lorzenz08]

Great ride today. Would like to see him ride the Giro next year.

Something like:
Algarve
Strade
Tirreno Adriatico
TotA
Giro
French Nationals
San Sebastián
Quebec and Montreal
Worlds

I think Tirreno could be very good.

Giro or Vuelta is a given in my opinion.

Actually this might seem crazy but if he shows a steady and strong progression these next few months. A TdF debut might be a possibility

 

[hayneplane]

I think Tirreno could be very good.

Giro or Vuelta is a given in my opinion.

Actually this might seem crazy but if he shows a steady and strong progression these next few months. A TdF debut might be a possibility

I don’t think he would look out of place at the Tour but doing the Giro first would be better for development as maybe more room to attack and show tactical moves and have a genuine podium possibility.

 

[Peyroteo94]

I think next year, he should target one week stage races and debut in GTs just in 2027. 2027 Giro and 2027 WC should be his goals.