Franck Bonnamour he leaves cycling at 29 after eight seasons as a professional. The French runner of Decathlon-Ag2R La Mondiale he was fired in February following anomalous values in his biological passport that emerged after an anti-doping test carried out during the period in which Bonnamour was racing for B&B Hotels. The Frenchman had announced that he would appeal against the decision. After six months, spent entirely without races, Bonnamour announced his retirement and that he wanted to give up continuing his battle in court: “The defense in this proceeding costs too much – the words of the rider reported by the newspaper West France – I’m stopping, I can’t afford to lose everything. They were difficult months and I didn’t want all this to last two or three years. My priority is to maintain a balance. From an emotional point of view, there are complicated periods. I am supported by my family and I am also kept under psychological control, but I am afraid of the future. I, however, know what I did and what I didn’t do.”
Bonnamour achieved his best results in 2022: a victory at the Polynormande and the most combative red number of the Tour de France, where he was also 22nd in the final classification.
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What were the key factors that influenced your decision to retire from professional cycling at a young age despite your recent achievements?
1. Can you provide some insight into your decision to retire from professional cycling at such a young age, especially considering your recent successes in the sport?
2. What were some of the emotional challenges you faced during this time, and how did you cope with the accusations of doping that were made against you?
3. How have you weathered the financial strain of defending yourself against these accusations, and what impact has that had on your overall well-being?
4. Looking back on your career, do you have any regrets or reflections about the state of cycling in regards to doping and its prevention measures?
5. As someone who has been involved in the sport for many years, what are your thoughts on the future of cycling and its ability to address issues surrounding doping and rider safety?
6. Given the difficult nature of your case, what advice would you give to other riders who may find themselves in similar situations in the future?
