The next congress of the French Cycling Federation will be held in the Creuse region, in Guéret to be precise. The city was chosen by the FFC to host both its federal congress and its general assembly, from February 25 to 27.
Romain Laverdant, president of the Creuse committee of the FFC welcomes “great news for the Creuse and for cycling in general. “ The project was supported by the city, the department and the Creuse Oxygène club. “We were in competition with the city of Avignon, explains Romain Laverdant, and Guéret was chosen after the on-site visit of the Secretary General of the Federation who saw our infrastructure and what we could offer “.
“The objective is to show that we are ready to welcome delegations”
Nearly 400 people are expected at Guéret for the event, something to make the FFC departmental committee proud: “Often we, Creusois, we put barriers on our own, continues Romain Laverdant, While Guéret has assets, such as the André Lejeune room!“Moreover, cyclists intend to highlight these assets during the next events:”the objective is also to show that we are ready to welcome delegations whether for internships during the year or the preparation of the Olympics“, assures Romain Laverdant