Interview Lauriane Duraffourg
France has currently a promising young generation of talented ladies who are rising in all disciplines of the sport. Lauriane Duraffourg is one of the faces of this new class. After a difficult summer, she putted her focus on cyclocross with a consistent great start as a result. The 20 years old is now spending her 3th year in the U23 category and might be one of the of the riders to keep an eye on, at the Worlds. After good results in Germany, Switzerland and her native France, she aims to also prove her worth at the World Cups, but before that, let's get to know the Lyonese through this interview.
You had a strong start of the cyclocross season. Did you have a good preparation this Summer?
Yes, I'm statisfied about my form for the start of the season. Since my injury during the mountainbike season, I directed my rainings towards the cyclocross season to be in a good form from the start.
What are your ambitions for this season?
Last season wasn't easy for me and I couldn't go till the end. I focus myself to make it to the end of the season thiss time. Otherwise, I would like to have good results in the French & World Cup races and why not gain a selection for the Worldchampionships.
You combine sports with studies. How do you find the balance between them?
Next to sport, I combine my studies with l'IUT from Lyon 1 that allows me to combine both. Sometimes, it's quite complex to handle the courses and training at the same moment but I could organise my studies over multiple years, what allows me to have more time for training.
Are you someone that is very perfectionistic or do you prefer improvisation?
No, I'm a quite perfectionistic perfectonistic person.
What is your favourite terrain in cyclocross?
My favourite terrain is slippy with many technical passages.
Where did you discover cycling?
I discovered it by my parents who did it both.
What are your interessts outside the sport?
Outside the sport, I like to walk in the nature to gain some energy and to do other activities that make me change my thoughts a bit.
Do you have a message for all people who will cheer for you this season?
Yes, Of course. Thannks to all people who support me closely or from fruther distance as well. Next to those who will come to encourae me this season. That will make me very happy 😄
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