Ambassadors
Alice Puech
Alice Puech, 34, is a versatile athlete. A triathlete and Ironman finisher, she turned to cycling for endurance, freedom, and personal challenge, while actively advocating for women’s cycling. Captain of the Skoda « We Love Cycling » club in Nouvelle-Aquitaine, she will participate in 2024 in the J‑1 project of « Donnons des Elles au Vélo », which involves riding all the stages of the Tour de France one day ahead of the men. In 2026, she will embark on a major cycling journey across Japan (around 1,200 km), from Tokyo through Kyoto to the south of the country in March, and also plans to cross the Pyrenees this summer.
Alice Puech
Alan Jacopin
Alan Jacopin, 22, is a French cyclist based in the Basque Country, who transitioned from BMX to ultra-distance cycling. As an ambassador for Ateliers Gonnel, he stands out for using a wooden, carbon, and flax bike for his long rides. Determined and daring, Alan made his mark by finishing 9th overall and 2nd in his category at the Race Across Spain (1,025 km with 15,800 m of elevation gain), showcasing his talent for extreme endurance events and his ability to push his limits.
Alan Jacopin
Imanol Arizmendi
Imanol Arizmendi is a 34-year-old Basque cyclist, specializing in road races and Master events. Known for his consistency and technique, he recently made his mark by finishing 19th at the Master World Championship in Aalborg and by winning the Quebrantahuesos twice, one of the most iconic races in the Pyrenees.
Imanol Arizmendi
Emilie Morier
Émilie Morier, 26, is a French athlete with an impressive background. A former elite triathlete and U23 world champion, she has chosen to focus on professional cycling, quickly making her mark with the Saint Michel‑Préréférence Home‑Auber 93 team. Versatile and determined, Émilie combines endurance, technique, and competitiveness, and has already stood out in women’s pelotons with strong performances in both national and international races.
Emilie Morier
Antonin Laurent
Antonin Laurent is passionate about sport and nature, regularly practicing trail running, road running, and cycling. Convinced that physical activity is essential for maintaining good health, he sees sport as a powerful lever for well-being and balance. Former founder of LookUp, he now develops projects and shares content at the intersection of sport and the environment, aiming to promote more active and responsible lifestyles.
Antonin Laurent