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Mathieu Claude

    Key Stats

    Nationality: French
    Born: March 17, 1983
    Hometown: Niort, France
    Height: 5-foot-9
    Weight: 167 pounds
    Strengths: fast sprints, classics
    Turned Pro: 2005

    Palmares

    Career Highlights:

    2007
    6th, Boucles de l’Aulne

    2006
    7th, Châteauroux Classic de l'Indre
    9th, Nokere-Koerse

    2005
    6th, GP d'Isbergues

    2004
    1st, Vallée de la Loire
    1st, Tour de l’Eure et Loire DN1 (Espoir)
    1st, third stage of Boucles de la Mayenne

    Biography

    A strong soccer player, Claude turned to cycling at 14 and quickly made his mark. He won several junior and amateur events before being tapped by Vendée-U. Turned pro young in 2005 and has solidly built up results.