The 41st cycling tour of Martinique ended on Sunday July 17, 2022 with the victory of the Colombian of the Pedal Pilotine Diégo Armando Soraca Cabezas. The organizers are already making the first assessments of an event that kept the suspense going until the last day on the Lamentin circuit. This tour of Martinique remains a constellation of encounters and a crossroads of memories.
The reputation of the Tour de France has long since crossed the borders of Martinique. The 2022 edition had strong media exposure.
Across borders
The broadcast of the race live on Martinique la 1ère went beyond our territory. The sporting and popular event was a tremendous spotlight on the diversity and richness of Martinique’s landscapes throughout the world. Martinique la 1ère, the public service media broadcast aerial shots of the areas visited throughout the event. Certainly, the tour contributes to making Martinique a tourist destination.
(Top left): Michael Roy (Consultant– Jean-claude Samyde (direct TV presenter) right: Stéphanie Octavia (tour Magazine presenter- Bottom Guy Albert Malongina (Martinique radio) bottom right Christine Cupit and Stéphane Jean-Pierre (itvs at arrivals)
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From Japan to Germany, via Italy, Canada, Venezuela… Around Martinique benefited from international media exposure, a constant increase in TV and Web audiences for Martinique, the 1st outside our borders. There is indeed a considerable economic and media potential for the future around cycling which the progressive enthusiasm of the public and the growing interest of the media should help to reinforce. The route designed by the technical committee of the cycling committee kept the suspense going until the last day on the Lamentin circuit.
Félix Vert-pré: 150 euros for the first Martinican of each stage
Félix Vert-Pré incredible courage and great solidarity
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Félix Vert-Pré, the president of “Agir sans voir”, came to all the stages; He conducted numerous interviews for his radio. But what characterized the presence of the president of the “Agir sans Voir” association was his presence on the tour. He offered a daily bonus of 150 euros to the first Martinican runner of the stage.
The cycling tour was magnificent. Our association participated fully by offering prizes of 150 euros every day. We stand in solidarity with good deeds. The tower remains a popular communication showcase
Félix Vert-Pre – Radio Handi
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Gustave Fitt-Duval, security director and covid19 referent
Gustave Fitt-Duval, the security director, surveyed the hundreds of Vauban barriers every day to check the solidity of the system. Meticulous work for this sports lover.
tower security director
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Initially, this basketball lover had the Golden-star as his target, Club omnisports de Fort-de-France turned to cycling at the request of Alfred Defontis. Today, he is a member of the Martinique cycling committee. He shows great satisfaction for the 2022 round.
I show great satisfaction. The protocols went well and arrivals went smoothly. We were able to manage and make the right arrangements on time. The lathe is a big machine, each person is trying to contribute to achieve what you have experienced, a popular visual sports success. It is a collective work.
Gustave Fitt-Duval – Tour Safety Director
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Magali, the second mother of the runners
With her bluish glasses, Magali is the second mother of the runners. She is present every day and takes pleasure in supporting the riders, managers and other personalities present on the tour.
A smile, a kind word, she offers coffee, croissants, pizzas. At noon she continued the same operation.
Magali, VIP reception manager
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Thierry Ferdinand, the man with three hats
Thierry Ferdinand, during this 41st round had three hats: the reception, the pool of referees and the management of the finish line.
Thierry Ferdinand was fully invested in the responsibility of the referees, those who contribute to the smooth running of the competitions and the management of the finish line. His team set up the finish village and the line. A real organization that leaves no room for chance.
With his great expertise, he brought his know-how to the organization of the tour of Martinique.
Thierry Ferdinand, the triple hat
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“I am relieved. After two years, we kept the automatics. We worked respecting the regulations. Cycling is a big family. The demonstration was made at each stage. I can only thank all those who worked to the success of the 41st edition of the cycling tour.
Thierry Ferdinand – Signallers Manager
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Alain Dédé, honorary president of the tour
Alain Dédé was on this edition of the cycling tour, as honorary president of the event.
from left to right The official announcer Dominique Lepel, the mayor of Le Marin and Alain Dédé
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The former president of Crosma having promoted several disciplines: Athletics, skiffs and school sports, found himself in the cycling world.
I remember an exceptional organization. We do not deplore any accident, that is the main thing. I congratulate Alfred Défontis and his team for managing the event during these nine days. I also noted the quality of our riders who never stopped fighting. We have a good succession of young people. The population responded to the organizer’s call, and the last day of the Lamentin circuit was fantastic. Whenever the opportunity arises I will not hesitate to follow cycling.
Alain Dédé, honorary president of the 41st tour of Martinique
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They celebrated their 18 years of marriage on the tour
On the François stage, the public was able to applaud the couple Etienne and Laure Jean Baptiste Adolphe. The head of protocol invited the public to applaud 2 referees who were celebrating their 18 years of marriage. An important moment, because Laure and Etienne share the same passions such as cycling.
In front of the public and on the podium, as on the first day, they kissed.
