A little more than two months passed between a first interview with Alexis Vuillermoz during the Étoile de Bessèges and the official announcement, ten days ago, of his retirement at the end of the season. But at the end of January, and without playing the oracles pierced by divinatory gifts, we understood that the TotalÉnergies runner was sliding towards the exit. Since then, nothing has precipitated his decision: “To be completely honest, I had already been sure of my decision for several months but I was waiting for the right moment to communicate. It was important to do it before the Franche-Comté weekend (Classic Grand Besançon Doubs, April 12, and Tour du Jura Cycliste, the 13th) because I am attached to my roots. I wanted to live this weekend to the fullest and it was moving. »
