Damien Girard (14 December 2001 – 28 September 2026) was a French professional racing cyclist, who rode for UCI Continental .
Biography Girard competed in his first cycling races representing UC Vendôme. He subsequently joined Peltrax-CS-Damarie-lès-Lys in the Paris Region, acting on the advice of his coach, Samuel Plouhinec. A talented regional rider, he claimed twenty-seven victories in the cadet ranks (under-17s). The following year, he moved up to the junior category and won nine races, three of wich were at the national level.
In 2019, he raced first for VC Pays De Loudéac, then for CM Aubervilliers 93 starting in August. Described as a "puncheur-climber" he distinguished himself at the national level by securing further victories and various top-ten finishes. He also earned his first call-up to the French national team for the Tour du Pays de Vaud, a round of the Junior Nations' Cup, finishing in 18th place. Following these strong results, he was signed in 2020 by CC Nogent-sur-Oise, a team competing in the National Division.
During the 2022 season, he won the general classification of the Tour Nivernais Morvan, his first victory at the highest amateur level. He also finished second in the Hauts-de-France time trial championship, behind his teammate Romain Bacon.
He finally turned professional in 2023 with the Nice Métropole Côte d'Azur team, which holds a Continental license. He made his season debut in February at the Étoile de Bessèges- Tour du Gard. In the spring, he took part in various breakways at the Tro Bro León, the Four Days of Dunkirk, and the Giro dell' Apppennino.
In 2024, he won Stage 4 of the Tour du Maroc, securing his first professional victory in the process.
Girard died on 28 September 2026, at the age of 24.Damien Girard, ancien coureur cycliste professionnel, est mort à 24 ans
Major results
2018 1st Stage 1 La Cantonale Juniors 4th Overall Tour de l'Eure Juniors 5th Flèche Plédranaise 6th Overall Route d'Éole Juniors 8th Overall Tour de la Vallée de la Trambouze 8th Overall Arguenon-Vallée Verte 2019 1st Ronde du Printemps 1st Stage 1 Arguenon-Vallée Verte 3rd Overall Route d'Éole Juniors 5th Overall Grand Prix Fernand-Durel 6th Overall Tour de l'Eure Juniors 6th Trophée Louison-Bobet 7th Overall La Cantonale Juniors 2020 10th Pierre de Crazannes 2021 2nd Grand Prix d'Oradour-sur-Vayres 2nd GP de la Roche aux Fées 2nd Chrono Châtelleraudais 3rd GP de Saint-Michel 3rd Anjou Pays de la Loire 5th Prix des Grandes-Ventes 8th Grand Prix des Marbriers 9th Overall Trois Jours de Cherbourg 2022 1st Overall Tour Nivernais Morvan 2nd Grand Prix Roland Chollet à Theneuil 4th Boucles du Haut-Var 4th Boucles de l'Austreberthe 5th GP Neufchatel-en-Saosnois 5th GP de la Roche aux Fées 5th GP de la Sainte-Anne 2024 1st Stage 4 Tour du Maroc 10th Grand Prix La Marseillaise 2025 1st Mountains classification, Tour de la Provence
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