Rémi Thirion
Bronze medalist, 2020 World Championships
Rémi broke onto the international DH scene in 2013 when he stormed to a surprise World Cup victory in the pro men's field at Vallnord in Andorra. The French rider who favors tracks that are steep, technical and physically demanding. In the years since that first big win, Rémi has earned a reputation for pushing limits with creative lines. He is a consistent contender in the races that count, with a number of World Cup podiums over the past few years. In the 2020 race season, shortened due to the global pandemic, Rémi was on top of his game, scoring a second-place finish at a World Cup in Slovenia and taking the bronze medal in the Elite Men's DH race at the World Championships in Austria.
| Team | Giant Factory Off-Road Team |
|---|---|
| Nationality | France |
| Date of Birth | April 23, 1990 |
| Hometown | Saint Dié Des Vosges, France |
| Disciplines | DH |
| Top results |
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| 2022 goal | Top-5 overall in World Cup; first World Cup podium with Giant; win another World Cup race |
| Career goal | Win the overall World Cup and World Championship title |
| Favorite race | Les Gets World Cup in France |
| First bike | Decathlon |
| Favorite bike | Glory Advanced |
| Favorite quote | "A winner is a dreamer who never gives up." - Nelson Mandela |
| Favorite food | Couscous, sushi, burgers, Thai food |
| Favorite drink | Water |
| 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 | Cédric Gracia |