13 August 2023
Tour of Leuven - Arnaud Démare: "can't wait to pin my first bib on the Arkéa-Samsic jersey"
The Tour of Leuven will mark Arnaud Démare’s debut in the colours of the Arkéa-Samsic team, with which he has been signed up since 1 August 2023.


Mickaël Leveau, sports director
“The Tour of Leuven will mark Arnaud Démare’s competitive debut in the Arkéa-Samsic jersey. The circuit in Leuven is very technical but also physical. It resembles the route of the 2021 World Championships, with a section of cobbled climbs. It’s a semi-classic and we’ve put together a team of classicmen around Arnaud. When you look at the course and the scenario last year, it’s also possible that the race won’t end in a bunch sprint.”
“The Tour of Leuven is the start of a new season for me. I’m excited at the idea of racing for the Arkéa-Samsic team and doing my first laps with my new team-mates. It’s bound to be a big novelty. I think that this race profile is very good for cohesion, it’s a demanding race. I’m really looking forward to it and I can’t wait to put a number on my Arkéa-Samsic jersey!”
“Tuesday morning at the start of the race, it will be a real pleasure to pin my number on the Arkéa-Samsic team jersey. Running for a Breton team, as a Breton, makes me feel like a standard-bearer for our region. The race itself is interesting, and I think the circuit in Leuven suits my qualities, as it’s very hilly. What’s more, it will also be Arnaud Démare’s first race with our team. When you have a leader like him by your side, it’s always stimulating to work. I’ll be keen to do well so that we can all succeed in our first race together.”