Young French phenomenon Paul Seixas (Decathlon AG2R La Mondiale) ended his first professional season in memorable fashion, with an incredible feat.

After closing his racing calendar with a historic seventh place at the Giro di Lombardia—becoming the youngest rider in the last 100 years to finish in the top 10 of a Monument—the 19-year-old took no breaks. Instead of resting, he woke up at 3 a.m. on Sunday morning to tackle a grueling ride through the French and Swiss Alps.

The company's numbers are impressive

323 kilometers covered in 12 hours of actual pedaling, with over 8,000 meters of accumulated elevation gain. Starting at 3:06 a.m. with temperatures around 6 degrees Celsius, Seixas completed what he jokingly called "a great way to end the season."

The route, which largely followed the reverse route of the grueling Tour du Mont Blanc, included legendary climbs such as the Col des Saisies, the Cormet de Roselend, the Petit and Grande San Bernardo, and the Col de la Forclaz. On the Grande San Bernardo, Seixas also took the KOM, completing the 34km ascent in 1:44:16.

Even though he hasn't competed in a Grand Tour yet, performances like this suggest that a GT debut in 2026 is more than likely. The future of French cycling appears to be in excellent hands.