The young member of the Vélo-club du pays de Loudéac wins the national points title in front of her home crowd, consolidating her status as endurance champion.
Lauryne Le Pottier-Mahoudo wrote a memorable page in her young cycling career this Wednesday, October 28, 2026. The 18-year-old athlete clinched the French points race title during the national championships held on the track at the Loudéac velodrome. The victory came in front of her own people, allowing her to turn her efforts into success with the immediate support of her family and loved ones.
A member of the Vélo-club du pays de Loudéac, in the Côtes-d’Armor, the cyclist is also part of the Brittany endurance pôle espoir. This dual affiliation allows her to combine federal coaching with relentless hard work in pursuit of national competition. Her journey in track cycling reflects a constant commitment to the physical and technical training required to excel in the points discipline, which demands great endurance and fine management of effort over time.
The atmosphere at the Loudéac velodrome was particularly electric during the final. By hosting the French championships in its home basin, the local structure gave the young athlete the opportunity to perform in front of a warm crowd. For Lauryne, this trophy is the ultimate reward of her season, validating the hours of training and the confidence placed in her by her technical staff.
This national title crowns a steady progression through the regional and national circuit. The champion, who continues to develop within the pôle espoir, will now approach the rest of the season with the motivation of a title holder. Her performances on the track in the Pays de Loudéac remain etched in the memories of spectators and club members, leaving a lasting mark on the recent history of Breton cycling.
Beyond the accolades, this victory strengthens the bond between the athlete and her home region. It illustrates the vitality of grassroots clubs in nurturing talent that later receives the highest distinctions from the federation. Lauryne Le Pottier-Mahoudo can now begin the next phase of her preparation with spirits high, carried by this French points race title that will remain one of the finest of her young years.
A member of the Vélo-club du pays de Loudéac, in the Côtes-d’Armor, the cyclist is also part of the Brittany endurance pôle espoir. This dual affiliation allows her to combine federal coaching with relentless hard work in pursuit of national competition. Her journey in track cycling reflects a constant commitment to the physical and technical training required to excel in the points discipline, which demands great endurance and fine management of effort over time.
The atmosphere at the Loudéac velodrome was particularly electric during the final. By hosting the French championships in its home basin, the local structure gave the young athlete the opportunity to perform in front of a warm crowd. For Lauryne, this trophy is the ultimate reward of her season, validating the hours of training and the confidence placed in her by her technical staff.
This national title crowns a steady progression through the regional and national circuit. The champion, who continues to develop within the pôle espoir, will now approach the rest of the season with the motivation of a title holder. Her performances on the track in the Pays de Loudéac remain etched in the memories of spectators and club members, leaving a lasting mark on the recent history of Breton cycling.
Beyond the accolades, this victory strengthens the bond between the athlete and her home region. It illustrates the vitality of grassroots clubs in nurturing talent that later receives the highest distinctions from the federation. Lauryne Le Pottier-Mahoudo can now begin the next phase of her preparation with spirits high, carried by this French points race title that will remain one of the finest of her young years.
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Source: Ouest-France