Victor Koretzky

Victor Koretzky victorious in Lenzerheide! This is the second World Cup victory of the season for Victor Koretzky, who won the Albstadt (Germany) round at the start of the season.

Victor Koretzky: "I'm having a great year" "I got off to a good start because we saw in the other races that you have to be placed at the start. I let the two Swiss run away because I was afraid to put myself in the red, I think I did well because I still had a lot of resources at the end of the race. I think I managed my effort well. When I came back to Cink (with one and a half laps to go), I didn't stay with him for long, I attacked him in the technical part of the circuit and he didn't follow. As we approached the finish, I was still on the pedal. This third place gives even more relief to my season, I'm having a great year, even if I didn't want to go to the Games to do 5th, but to make a medal. It's coming today, it shows that I can be counted on during the big events. It's my first in the Elites, after those in juniors and U23, so it's bound to have a special flavor."

Victor Koretzky: "I still don't realize" "After my second place Friday on the XCC, I knew the form was there. Despite everything, I didn't necessarily have great feelings during the warm-up. I don't realize what is happening to me today (Note : no French had won in the World Cup since 2016). I win in front of Nino who is a legend of our sport, it's crazy. I remained well focused throughout the day and I managed to take the ahead at the end of the race. I had opted for my Orbea Alma, hardtail, and it was the best possible option. I will start the World Cup in Nove Mesto with the leader's jersey of the Cup. World, it's incredible. Today I also realize the criteria for the Olympic Games, it's a source of pride. "

Victor Koretzky: "Stronger together" "We were with Thomas (Litscher) and Milan (Vader) at the forefront. It's always reassuring to find yourself in a strong position like that. You know that if you have a difficult passage, another can take over".We are stronger together, we show that we are one of the best teams on the circuit. e had a very intense week with the team and I felt that maybe I was lacking a little freshness. I waited The last moment to try my luck. It's my 4th victory here, this circuit is atypical but I like it. Now towards Andora next week in Italy. I am going to discover the circuit and the field promises to be very tough." Thomas Litscher: "A great day" "We had a great day with the team! I'm really happy with how I felt on the bike. Victor was faster on the last descent and I'm very happy for him ! We had a great week here in Banyoles with the he whole team has been very busy with the tests and the first tests of the equipment, but it is on this kind of moment that we are building the rest of the season.

It is a great pride for EKOÏ to be partner of the leader team of the UCI world ranking teams. ➡ 1st in the world ranking ➡ 2 team wins in the World Cup ➡ 6 individual World Cup podiums ➡ 13 Wins ➡ 29 podiums Congratulations to Malene Degn, Annie Last, Victor Koretzky, Milan Vader, Thomas Litscher and all the staff. Michel Hutsebaut, General Manager "We have had an atypical season. Our team, which has existed since 1998, has been able to adapt to the various constraints that were imposed and we have been able to cope. During this particular season, I retain the unfailing support of our partners, but also an incredible job of all our staff and a great professionalism of our drivers. I also remember our 2 team victories during the stages of the World Cup of Nove Mesto. For 4 years, we waited for this moment.And the 2 victories came to reward the work and the cohesion of our group. Today, after 2 victories for Victor Koretzky in Turkey, the season is officially over. And I am proud to see our KMC - ORBEA team finish the season in world number one! As in 2016, we end the year at the top of this ranking, proof of consistency throughout a year punctuated by thirteen UCI victories. Once again, I can only thank everyone, partners in the first place with KMC Chain Europe and Orbea, but also our other sponsors and suppliers who allow us to benefit from the best bike on the circuit. It gives everyone even more motivation for 2021."

Victor Koretzky and Malene Degn won this weekend the Copa Catalana Internacional BTT Biking Point (Catalan MTB Cup contested in Vall de Boi).  Victor, who was racing the new Orbea OIZ OMX for the first time, won the race just ahead of his Dutch teammate Milan Vader. On her handt, Malene largely beat Pauline Ferrand-Prévot, who took second place, with a lead of 2min41.

  VICTOR KORETZKY WINS THE INTERNATIONAL CHELVA EVENT IN SPAIN WITH EKOI KMC TEXTILE, HELMET AND EKOI PREMIUM 70 GLASSES   This victory concluded in style this week of training.  First XCO victory in 2020 for Victor KORTEZKY at the International event in Chelva, Spain