The 22nd African Road Championships will take place in Kisumu, Kenya, from October 20-25, and 16 cyclists from Mauritius will represent their country. The team was selected by national coach Vincent Graczyk. The selected cyclists include Alexandre Mayer, Aurélien de Comarmond, Daniel Yon Hin, William Piat, and Toréa Célestin for the elite men's category.
The team also includes Jeremy Raboude for the U23 men's category, Tristan Hardy, Juliano Ndriamanampy, Henri Rouillard, and Jahmie Louis for the U19 men's category, Léo David and Jinino Ndriamanampy for the U17 boys' category, Aurélie Halbwachs-Lincoln, Lucie Lagesse, and Raphaëlle Lamusse for the elite women's category, and Camille Chasteau for the U23 women's category.
According to Vincent Graczyk, the official circuit for the championships is 10.1 km long, flat, and features 20 turns. The elite men and women will have different circuits for the final stages of the competition. The women's circuit is 20 km long and includes a 6% incline over 6 km. Graczyk emphasized the importance of having a cohesive team and considering the strengths of each cyclist.
The Mauritian team has set its sights on winning the mixed relay title, which they narrowly missed at the last African Championships. The team is motivated to perform well and conclude the year on a high note after a mixed performance at the World Championships. Samuel Baptiste, a young cyclist from Mauritius, is currently participating in a training camp in Kenya.
The training camp, organized by the International Olympic Committee, the Union Cycliste Internationale, and the Confédération Africaine de Cyclisme, aims to equip young cyclists from various African nations with new training techniques. The camp includes sessions on using TrainingPeaks, a platform for planning, tracking, and analyzing athletic performance.
The African Road Championships will feature various events, including individual time trials, mixed relays, and road races for different age categories. The championships will begin on October 20 with the opening of the accreditation center and the distribution of racing numbers. The first events will take place on October 21.
The Mauritian team's chances of success at the championships depend on the performance of its cyclists in different events. With a strong team and a well-planned strategy, the team is optimistic about achieving its goals. The championships will provide an opportunity for the cyclists to gain experience and improve their skills.
Key points
- The 16 Mauritian cyclists will compete in various events at the 22nd African Road Championships in Kenya from October 20-25.
- The team is motivated to win the mixed relay title and perform well in other events.
- A young Mauritian cyclist, Samuel Baptiste, is participating in a training camp in Kenya to improve his skills.
