Zoe Bihan, a young talent signs with the team

Just before joining Cofidis, Zoé Bihan had already stood out with exceptional talent in the junior ranks. Last July, the young rider won the French junior mixed time trial title in Chantonnay, Vendée. Two days later, she battled for victory in the road race, finishing second. It was also during the summer that she was crowned world champion in the individual pursuit, even setting a world record in the event.

Soon afterwards, the Breton rider made her first appearances in the Cofidis jersey as a trainee. She quickly settled into the team and put herself at the service of her teammates. At the Tour of Tuscany, she notably played a part in Martina Alzini’s stage victory on the opening day and Victoire Berteau’s win on the third stage.

Zoé was also part of the team for À Travers les Hauts de France and then La Choralis Fourmies. What is particularly striking about her is how comfortable she already is at the highest level. An impressive achievement, especially given that she has only been racing on the road for five years, having initially started out in mountain biking in her father’s footsteps.

For the Cofidis team management, offering Zoé a contract quickly became an obvious choice. She has signed for the next two seasons. Her arrival on a full-time basis once again underlines Cofidis’ desire to build for the future by developing young talent, helping them to grow and sharing great sporting moments and emotions with them.

Zoé Bihan:

“Signing with Cofidis is fantastic news! It has reinforced my confidence in the choices I have made and in what I have been able to achieve in the different races with the team. I immediately felt very comfortable here, with the girls and the staff providing great support and always taking the time to listen. As a rider, I like it when the pace is high, when you have to set the pace, get into a breakaway or attack. I want to continue improving while maintaining this dual project, on both the road and the track. With Cofidis, I hope I will be able to discover the major races on the calendar, especially Paris-Roubaix and the Tour of Flanders. Raphaël Jeune, the staff and I share the same vision for my goals. Before embarking on this new adventure, I would like to warmly thank the Brittany committee and everyone from my club who supported me and helped me get this far.”

Raphaël Jeune, General Manager:

“It is a pleasure to welcome Zoé to the Cofidis team. We have had the opportunity to get to know her within the team since she joined us as a trainee this summer. Whether at the Tour of Tuscany or in the two races in northern France, she has made some very impressive appearances, worked hard for the team and integrated very well. We all know that she has a very bright future ahead of her, having recently been crowned world pursuit champion. We are therefore delighted to have her with us for the next two seasons. I am convinced that we are going to experience some wonderful moments with Zoé and that she will help our women’s team shine. I know that, step by step, she will continue to improve and establish herself at the highest level.”

At 30, Victorie Guilman has become one of the team’s key riders. Having joined Cofidis in 2025, she has extended her contract for the 2026 season. The Angoulême native has had to battle through a difficult period, with physical problems keeping her away from competition last season and at the start of the year. But Victorie never gave up and made her return, racing in the Tour de France this summer, the fourth Grand Tour of her career.

“It seemed both natural and right to continue for another season with Victorie

“I know she will be invaluable in helping the Cofidis team give everything they have!”