Overview
- Émilien Jacquelin, who announced the move Sunday, will ride for Decathlon-CMA CGM's development squad from May 1 on an initial six-month internship.
- He says this is not a retirement from biathlon and he still points to the 2030 Winter Olympics in France as a long-term goal.
- He told L'Équipe that he has a six-month internship contract, though some details are not yet finalized.
- Decathlon-CMA CGM performance chief Jean-Baptiste Quiclet said cycling already supports his biathlon training and the team wants to help him grow in the sport.
- Cross-sport shifts like this have precedents in pro cycling, including former biathlete and Tour de France podium finisher Florian Lipowitz.