Rémi Thirion | Giant Bicycles Official site

Team	Giant Factory Off-Road Team
Nationality	France
Date of Birth	April 23, 1990
Hometown	Raves, France
Disciplines	DH
Top results	1 win, 9 podiums in World Cup DH competition 2024: 2 World Cup DH podium finishes 2024: 11th overall World Cup ranking 2023: 5th place, Loudenvielle (France) World Cup 2022: 9th at World Cup DH final round 2021: 3 top-10 finishes in UCI World Cup DH series (11th overall) 2020: Bronze medal, Elite Men's DH World Championship 2018: 4th place, La Bresse (France) World Cup 2017: 5th place, Fort William (Scotland) World Cup 2016: 4th place, Lenzeireide (Switzerland) World Cup 2015: 3rd place, Leogang (Austria) World Cup 2013: 1st place, Vallnord (Andorra) World Cup
2025 goals	Consistent top-five finishes; World Championships podium; win national and European championships
Career goal	Riding and enjoying myself and getting the best results I can against the fastest riders on the planet
Favorite race	Champery (Switzerland)
First bike	Decathlon
Favorite bike	Glory Advanced
Favorite quote	"A winner is a dreamer who never gives up." - Nelson Mandela
Favorite food	Healthy food
Favorite drink	Ginger beer
Pineapple on pizza?	Yes
Other interests	Skiing, motocross/enduro, mountain lover
If I wasn't a pro cyclist	I’d be a ski and mountain bike instructor
Cyclist who inspires you	Greg Minaar