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Alexander Pichot

    Key Stats

    Nationality: French
    Born: January 6, 1983
    Hometown: Caen, France
    Height: 5-foot-9
    Weight: 158 pounds
    Strengths: riding flats, sprinting
    Turned Pro: 2006

    Palmares

    Career Highlights:

    2009
    3rd, GP Cholet-Pays de Loire
    11th, Ronde van Vlaanderen

    2008
    6th overall, Tour of Qatar
    6th, stage 2, Tour of Qatar
    10th, stage 4, Tour of Qatar

    2007
    1st, best young rider, Tour of Qatar
    8th overall, Tour of Qatar
    7th, stage 18, Giro d’Italia

    2006
    2nd, stage 4, Tour de l’Avenir

    2005
    1st, Douchy les Mines
    1st, stage 1, Tour de Canton Saint Ciers
    3rd, GP Waregem

    Biography

    Another young prospect who’s showing signs of not being intimidated against the pros. Another product of Vendée-U, Pichot is a promising sprinter with eyes on a big win this season.