{"id":2241,"date":"2025-07-06T09:47:05","date_gmt":"2025-07-06T07:47:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/franceletour.com\/?p=2241"},"modified":"2025-07-06T09:49:02","modified_gmt":"2025-07-06T07:49:02","slug":"the-intermarche-wanty-leadership","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/franceletour.com\/fr\/the-intermarche-wanty-leadership\/","title":{"rendered":"The Leadership: Who\u2019s Calling the Shots at Intermarch\u00e9\u2013Wanty in Tour de France 2025?"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2241_e850a5-4a, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2241_e850a5-4a[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2241_e850a5-4a\"]{padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2241_e850a5-4a mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2241_e850a5-4a[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2241_e850a5-4a\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2241_e850a5-4a img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2241_e850a5-4a[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2241_e850a5-4a\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading2241_e850a5-4a wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2241_e850a5-4a\">A squad\u2019s strength is built on more than watts and watts per kilo \u2014 it\u2019s about having smart tacticians in the car, level-headed road captains in the bunch, and a chain of command that holds when the race explodes. <strong>Intermarch\u00e9\u2013Wanty<\/strong> rolls into the 2025 Tour with a tight, underdog-savvy leadership core \u2014 and here\u2019s how they\u2019re structuring their assault.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-2241_0d7287-fa .kt-block-spacer{height:20px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-2241_0d7287-fa .kt-divider{border-top-width:1px;height:1px;border-top-color:#eee;width:80%;border-top-style:solid;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-2241_0d7287-fa\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\"\/><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2241_bdd9ca-d6, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2241_bdd9ca-d6[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2241_bdd9ca-d6\"]{padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2241_bdd9ca-d6 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2241_bdd9ca-d6[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2241_bdd9ca-d6\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2241_bdd9ca-d6 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2241_bdd9ca-d6[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2241_bdd9ca-d6\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading2241_bdd9ca-d6 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2241_bdd9ca-d6\"><strong>\ud83c\udf99\ufe0f Directeur Sportif (DS) Command: Steven De Neef<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Belgian cycling brain <strong>Steven De Neef<\/strong> is the mastermind behind Intermarch\u00e9\u2019s surprise ambushes and stage-hunting raids. A DS who loves guerrilla tactics, De Neef isn\u2019t afraid to throw a curveball \u2014 whether it\u2019s a long-range solo bid or flipping sprint lead-outs into late-stage ambushes.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2241_2aa768-ae, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2241_2aa768-ae[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2241_2aa768-ae\"]{padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2241_2aa768-ae mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2241_2aa768-ae[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2241_2aa768-ae\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2241_2aa768-ae img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2241_2aa768-ae[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2241_2aa768-ae\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading2241_2aa768-ae wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2241_2aa768-ae\"><strong>Key Traits:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Obsessed with weather reports (especially crosswinds)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">Values breakaway chaos as much as set-piece sprint days<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Known for keeping team morale sky-high with blunt honesty and last-minute genius calls<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2241_aabfc9-8f, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2241_aabfc9-8f[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2241_aabfc9-8f\"]{padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2241_aabfc9-8f mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2241_aabfc9-8f[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2241_aabfc9-8f\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2241_aabfc9-8f img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2241_aabfc9-8f[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2241_aabfc9-8f\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading2241_aabfc9-8f wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2241_aabfc9-8f\"><strong>Expect:<br><\/strong>Opportunistic moves, exploiting GC team stress, and gutsy raids in transitional stages.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-2241_edea0b-41 .kt-block-spacer{height:20px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-2241_edea0b-41 .kt-divider{border-top-width:1px;height:1px;border-top-color:#eee;width:80%;border-top-style:solid;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-2241_edea0b-41\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\"\/><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2241_ebbaab-25, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2241_ebbaab-25[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2241_ebbaab-25\"]{padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2241_ebbaab-25 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2241_ebbaab-25[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2241_ebbaab-25\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2241_ebbaab-25 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2241_ebbaab-25[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2241_ebbaab-25\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading2241_ebbaab-25 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2241_ebbaab-25\"><strong>\ud83d\udee1\ufe0f Road Captains: Georg Zimmermann &amp; Jonas Rutsch<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Georg Zimmermann<\/strong> isn\u2019t just Intermarch\u00e9\u2019s mountain breakaway hope \u2014 he\u2019s the peloton boss for this crew. Zimmermann reads the peloton like a seasoned poker player, knows when to gamble, and when to hold.<br><br><strong>Jonas Rutsch<\/strong> brings muscle and cool nerves to the classics-style stages. He\u2019s the guy making the calls in echelons, crosswinds, and tense run-ins to sprint finales.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2241_b21ac9-1e, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2241_b21ac9-1e[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2241_b21ac9-1e\"]{padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2241_b21ac9-1e mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2241_b21ac9-1e[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2241_b21ac9-1e\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2241_b21ac9-1e img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2241_b21ac9-1e[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2241_b21ac9-1e\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading2241_b21ac9-1e wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2241_b21ac9-1e\">Role:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">Zimmermann: Mountain stage tactics, breakaway coordination<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Rutsch: Protecting Girmay on flat stages, positioning, and crosswind operations<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-2241_adef7c-65 .kt-block-spacer{height:20px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-2241_adef7c-65 .kt-divider{border-top-width:1px;height:1px;border-top-color:#eee;width:80%;border-top-style:solid;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-2241_adef7c-65\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\"\/><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2241_57317e-3a, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2241_57317e-3a[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2241_57317e-3a\"]{padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2241_57317e-3a mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2241_57317e-3a[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2241_57317e-3a\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2241_57317e-3a img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2241_57317e-3a[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2241_57317e-3a\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading2241_57317e-3a wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2241_57317e-3a\"><strong>\ud83e\udd1d Leadership Dynamic: Tight &amp; Tactical<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Unlike top-heavy superteams, <strong>Intermarch\u00e9\u2013Wanty<\/strong> thrives on group leadership and rider empowerment. They\u2019re flexible, reactive, and willing to pivot race plans mid-stage if the situation demands.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2241_5f1c73-dc, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2241_5f1c73-dc[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2241_5f1c73-dc\"]{padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2241_5f1c73-dc mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2241_5f1c73-dc[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2241_5f1c73-dc\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2241_5f1c73-dc img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2241_5f1c73-dc[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2241_5f1c73-dc\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading2241_5f1c73-dc wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2241_5f1c73-dc\"><strong>Inside Intel:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Girmay has growing input on sprint tactics<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">Youngsters like Vito Braet and Laurenz Rex are given leash on certain stages<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>DS and road captains huddle post-stage to adjust next-day tactics based on legs and morale, not rigid plans<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-2241_33ed59-e4 .kt-block-spacer{height:20px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-2241_33ed59-e4 .kt-divider{border-top-width:1px;height:1px;border-top-color:#eee;width:80%;border-top-style:solid;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-2241_33ed59-e4\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\"\/><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2241_dc405d-20, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2241_dc405d-20[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2241_dc405d-20\"]{padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2241_dc405d-20 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2241_dc405d-20[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2241_dc405d-20\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2241_dc405d-20 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2241_dc405d-20[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2241_dc405d-20\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading2241_dc405d-20 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2241_dc405d-20\">The Unsung Heroes: Support Crew Behind the Scenes \ud83e\udd2b<\/h2>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2241_afab5e-c9, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2241_afab5e-c9[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2241_afab5e-c9\"]{padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2241_afab5e-c9 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2241_afab5e-c9[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2241_afab5e-c9\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2241_afab5e-c9 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2241_afab5e-c9[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2241_afab5e-c9\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading2241_afab5e-c9 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2241_afab5e-c9\">While Girmay, Zimmermann, and Rutsch battle it out on the tarmac, there\u2019s a squad of legends you\u2019ll rarely see on TV \u2014 but without them, this Tour campaign collapses like a souffl\u00e9 in a headwind. These are the mechanics, soigneurs, nutritionists, and logistics wizards who keep the team sharp, fueled, and firing through every grueling kilometre.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-2241_628baa-15 .kt-block-spacer{height:20px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-2241_628baa-15 .kt-divider{border-top-width:1px;height:1px;border-top-color:#eee;width:80%;border-top-style:solid;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-2241_628baa-15\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\"\/><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2241_8c8357-bb, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2241_8c8357-bb[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2241_8c8357-bb\"]{padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2241_8c8357-bb mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2241_8c8357-bb[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2241_8c8357-bb\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2241_8c8357-bb img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2241_8c8357-bb[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2241_8c8357-bb\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading2241_8c8357-bb wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2241_8c8357-bb\"><strong>The Mechanics: The Late-Night Lifesavers<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Imagine washing, tuning, and rebuilding 9 race bikes (plus spares) every single night after 200km in the rain \u2014 that\u2019s the grind for Intermarch\u00e9\u2019s wrench crew. Led by <strong>Chief Mechanic Jeroen Devos<\/strong>, this squad works magic with torque wrenches and spare derailleurs.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2241_368bb0-b4, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2241_368bb0-b4[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2241_368bb0-b4\"]{padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2241_368bb0-b4 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2241_368bb0-b4[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2241_368bb0-b4\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2241_368bb0-b4 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2241_368bb0-b4[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2241_368bb0-b4\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading2241_368bb0-b4 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2241_368bb0-b4\"><strong>Job Highlights<\/strong>:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Nightly bike overhauls, pressure checks, drivetrain cleaning<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">Swapping chainrings and gearing setups to match next day\u2019s parcours<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Emergency fixes in convoy chaos at 70 km\/h<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2241_4634fa-34, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2241_4634fa-34[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2241_4634fa-34\"]{padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2241_4634fa-34 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2241_4634fa-34[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2241_4634fa-34\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2241_4634fa-34 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2241_4634fa-34[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2241_4634fa-34\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading2241_4634fa-34 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2241_4634fa-34\"><strong>Known For:<br><\/strong>Zero margin for error and keeping bikes dialed to perfection no matter how savage the racing gets.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-2241_c9409f-47 .kt-block-spacer{height:20px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-2241_c9409f-47 .kt-divider{border-top-width:1px;height:1px;border-top-color:#eee;width:80%;border-top-style:solid;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-2241_c9409f-47\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\"\/><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2241_b9c681-36, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2241_b9c681-36[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2241_b9c681-36\"]{padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2241_b9c681-36 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2241_b9c681-36[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2241_b9c681-36\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2241_b9c681-36 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2241_b9c681-36[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2241_b9c681-36\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading2241_b9c681-36 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2241_b9c681-36\"><strong>The Soigneurs: Recovery Architects<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The first faces riders see post-stage \u2014 armed with protein shakes, ice socks, recovery wraps, and endless back rubs. These angels on wheels turn suffering bodies into race-ready machines by sunrise.<br><br><strong>Team\u2019s Head Soigneur:<\/strong> <strong>Arnaud Tournay<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2241_151d88-3c, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2241_151d88-3c[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2241_151d88-3c\"]{padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2241_151d88-3c mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2241_151d88-3c[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2241_151d88-3c\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2241_151d88-3c img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2241_151d88-3c[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2241_151d88-3c\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading2241_151d88-3c wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2241_151d88-3c\"><strong>Responsibilities:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Ice baths &amp; massage rotations<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">Pre-stage feedbag prep: rice cakes, date bars, and secret nut butter bombs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In-van recovery snacks and post-race shakes<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2241_e6a6dc-68, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2241_e6a6dc-68[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2241_e6a6dc-68\"]{padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2241_e6a6dc-68 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2241_e6a6dc-68[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2241_e6a6dc-68\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2241_e6a6dc-68 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2241_e6a6dc-68[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2241_e6a6dc-68\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading2241_e6a6dc-68 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2241_e6a6dc-68\"><strong>Known For:<br><\/strong>Bizarre snack concoctions that somehow work and keeping morale up with legendary music playlists in the bus.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-2241_e31aa5-e8 .kt-block-spacer{height:20px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-2241_e31aa5-e8 .kt-divider{border-top-width:1px;height:1px;border-top-color:#eee;width:80%;border-top-style:solid;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-2241_e31aa5-e8\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\"\/><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2241_7d3dc8-97, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2241_7d3dc8-97[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2241_7d3dc8-97\"]{padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2241_7d3dc8-97 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2241_7d3dc8-97[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2241_7d3dc8-97\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2241_7d3dc8-97 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2241_7d3dc8-97[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2241_7d3dc8-97\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading2241_7d3dc8-97 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2241_7d3dc8-97\"><strong>The Nutritionists: Performance Fuel Commanders<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">No baguette left behind? Not so fast. Intermarch\u00e9\u2019s <strong>nutrition gurus<\/strong> are science-driven fuel strategists balancing glycogen loads, hydration plans, and sneaky on-bike treats for breakaway raids.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2241_97f43a-a8, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2241_97f43a-a8[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2241_97f43a-a8\"]{padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2241_97f43a-a8 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2241_97f43a-a8[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2241_97f43a-a8\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2241_97f43a-a8 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2241_97f43a-a8[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2241_97f43a-a8\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading2241_97f43a-a8 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2241_97f43a-a8\"><strong>Their Edge:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2241_ca1890-5a, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2241_ca1890-5a[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2241_ca1890-5a\"]{padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2241_ca1890-5a mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2241_ca1890-5a[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2241_ca1890-5a\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2241_ca1890-5a img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2241_ca1890-5a[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2241_ca1890-5a\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading2241_ca1890-5a wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2241_ca1890-5a\">Customized rider meal plans based on stages \u2014 think carb-heavy for mountain days, lighter for sprints, electrolyte tweaks for heatwaves.<br><br><strong>Go-To Rider Snack:<br><\/strong>Handmade rice bars laced with honey and pistachio bits.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-2241_e30779-00 .kt-block-spacer{height:20px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-2241_e30779-00 .kt-divider{border-top-width:1px;height:1px;border-top-color:#eee;width:80%;border-top-style:solid;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-2241_e30779-00\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\"\/><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2241_e0e8fb-c1, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2241_e0e8fb-c1[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2241_e0e8fb-c1\"]{padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2241_e0e8fb-c1 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2241_e0e8fb-c1[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2241_e0e8fb-c1\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2241_e0e8fb-c1 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2241_e0e8fb-c1[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2241_e0e8fb-c1\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading2241_e0e8fb-c1 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2241_e0e8fb-c1\"><strong>Logistics &amp; Admin Legends<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2241_851e21-b3, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2241_851e21-b3[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2241_851e21-b3\"]{padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2241_851e21-b3 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2241_851e21-b3[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2241_851e21-b3\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2241_851e21-b3 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2241_851e21-b3[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2241_851e21-b3\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading2241_851e21-b3 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2241_851e21-b3\">Ever wonder how an entire Tour team \u2014 9 riders, 20 staff, 6 vehicles, 40 bikes \u2014 moves like clockwork across France? Meet the logistical samurais making it happen. Booking hotels, timing transfers, fueling vehicles, and dodging road closures like Tour ninjas.<br><br><strong>Known For:<br><\/strong>Solving problems before riders even know they exist.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-2241_58dc48-2b .kt-block-spacer{height:20px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-2241_58dc48-2b .kt-divider{border-top-width:1px;height:1px;border-top-color:#eee;width:80%;border-top-style:solid;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-2241_58dc48-2b\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\"\/><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2241_5b62ff-2f, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2241_5b62ff-2f[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2241_5b62ff-2f\"]{padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2241_5b62ff-2f mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2241_5b62ff-2f[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2241_5b62ff-2f\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2241_5b62ff-2f img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2241_5b62ff-2f[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2241_5b62ff-2f\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading2241_5b62ff-2f wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2241_5b62ff-2f\"><strong>Why These Legends Matter:<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Without this crew, the team\u2019s Tour ambitions would flatline by <a href=\"https:\/\/franceletour.com\/tour-de-france-2025\/route-stage-4\/\">Stage 4<\/a>. 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Intermarch\u00e9\u2013Wanty rolls into the 2025 Tour with a tight, underdog-savvy leadership core \u2014 and here\u2019s how&#8230;<\/p>","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_blocks_custom_css":"","_kad_blocks_head_custom_js":"","_kad_blocks_body_custom_js":"","_kad_blocks_footer_custom_js":"","_kad_post_transparent":"","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"_kad_post_classname":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[32],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2241","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-tour-de-france-2025"],"taxonomy_info":{"category":[{"value":32,"label":"Tour de France 2025"}]},"featured_image_src_large":false,"author_info":{"display_name":"Gautier Durfort","author_link":"https:\/\/franceletour.com\/fr\/author\/gautier-durfort\/"},"comment_info":0,"category_info":[{"term_id":32,"name":"Tour de France 2025","slug":"tour-de-france-2025","term_group":0,"term_taxonomy_id":32,"taxonomy":"category","description":"Full battle coverage of the Tour de France 2025, Stage guides, live results &amp; route maps. 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