News: Chris Lawless Signs for French Team

Tour de Yorkshire winner Chris Lawless signs for French team Direct Energie “It’s a bit of a leap into the unknown because I’ve always been on English speaking teams with teammates I knew well.”

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News: Chris Lawless Signs for French Team

Tour de Yorkshire winner Chris Lawless who rode domestically for many years before going WorldTour, signs for French team Direct Energie “It’s a bit of a leap into the unknown because I’ve always been on English speaking teams with teammates I knew well.”

“I can’t wait to join my new team! It’s a bit of a leap into the unknown because I’ve always been on English speaking teams with teammates I knew well. I can’t wait to take on these new challenges and see what this team can do for me. I want to improve even further on the Classics. I felt this year that I had taken a step forward and that I was able to ride even more in these races. Along with Niki Terpstra, I will be able to learn even more and always go further. I don’t know exactly what my role will be yet but I know that I have a lot to learn from the experience of other riders. I think I will have the opportunity to go after even more victories on my own ”

Jean-René Bernaudeau, Manager of Team Total Direct Energie, rubs his hands with glee and does not hide his joy at the signing: “The recruitment of Chris is a real big one in this transfer window. He is a talented rider with a strong character and a great spirit. He appreciated our positive talk and wants to be able to express himself in a team that gives him the opportunity. For Total Direct Energie, it is a real achievement to attract a rider like him: the winner of the last Tour of Yorkshire, British, and from the Ineos-Grenadiers team, we have a lot to be proud of! We have great ambitions for 2021.”



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