Nicolas Dumont, 27th road victim in 2025, the Guadeloupe peloton in mourning

The news has spread like a shock wave in the Guadeloupe peloton. For example, Nicolas Dumont. Moreover, a former professional and a well -known figure in the West Indian roads, died this Thursday morning in Arnouville, victim of an accident when he was traveling by bicycle. Consequently, Born June 15, 1973 in Auxerre, he was 5 years old. Therefore, This passionate of the little queen leaves behind the memory of a whole man. Meanwhile, combative, with a course as brilliant as tumultuous.

Originally from Metropolis, Dumont had rolled up with professionals in the Besson Shoes and Phonak teams, nicolas dumont, 27th road victim in the early 2000s. Similarly, Very quickly, he chose to return to a simpler cycling, also freer. Furthermore, He settled in Guadeloupe and found a second career there. Consequently, In 2009. Similarly, he joined the history of local sport by winning the Guadeloupe cycling tour under the colors of the Landin Sports Union (USL). Similarly, That same year, he also finished second in the round of Marie-Galante, which he earned in 2012.

But Nicolas Dumont’s trajectory was not linear. Nevertheless, In 2013. However, he was caught up in a doping case, suspended by the French cycling federation, sentenced to a suspended prison sentence and a fine. A dark page which he faces head -on. After three years of absence, he goes back in the saddle. His return to competition, in 2015, was praised by many enthusiasts. He shines again on local races: Grand Prix Nagico, Grand Prix of the Departmental Council nicolas dumont, 27th road victim … Until this last race. at the end of June, where he finished 7th in the Grand Prix of the spark under the colors of Excelsior.

This Thursday, everyone in Guadeloupe cycling is losing one of its most emblematic members. On social networks and in clubs, emotion is immense. Tributes are raining, memories flow. “It was a warrior”says a runner. “He had his gray areas, but he has always been present for young people, for the race, for the bicycle. »»

Beyond the trouble, his death revives a dull anger: that of seeing the Guadeloupe roads too often murderous for cyclists. “How long are we going to roll with fear in the stomach?” »»questions another licensee. For many, Nicolas Dumont pays for a persistent road insecurity, despite alerts and mobilizations.

For Boris Carène who lost a nicolas dumont, 27th road victim friend, “It’s time to wake up because the Guadeloupe roads are not suitable”.

Boris Carène reacts to the death of Nicolas Dumont • © Christian. Danquin – Guadeloupe the 1st

We remember of course Waren Errin killed on the road in July 2016. Alas, he is not the only one and the safety of cyclists has not improved, so much. Wilfrid Belizaire This young triathlete firefighter had also left his life on the road as he trained by bicycle. And recently it was a 15 -year -old who was mowing in the crossing.

Today, the peloton is therefore once again in mourning. And Guadeloupe loses one of its champions.

Frédéric Theobald. president of the regional cycling committee reacts to the microphone of Christian Danquin:

Frédéric Theobald, president of the regional cycling committee reacts to the death of cyclist Nicolas Dumont nicolas dumont, 27th road victim • © Christian Danquin – Guadeloupe the 1st

Jean-Philippe Courtois, the mayor of Capesterre-Belle-Eau, salutes the “Grand champion, as big in life as on the bicycle” And who was able to write “An important page of local cycling”.

During his career he brought the colors of several Capesterrians clubs, including the silver department and the Capesterian cycling union. He proudly represented the town and embodied a model for a whole generation of cyclists.

Jean-Philippe Courtois. mayor of Capesterre-Belle-Eau

In turn the president of the departmental council, Guy Losbar pays tribute to the “Sports preparer, a man of the field, he will remain in memories as one of the greatest names in Guadeloupe cycling, winner of the Tour de la Guadeloupe in 2009 and the Tour de Marie-Galante in 2012”. But above all, relaunches the debate of road mortality in Guadeloupe.

This drama. of great violence, once nicolas dumont, 27th road victim again recalls the need to strengthen the security of all road users, starting with the most vulnerable. The road should not become a place of mourning. More than ever, we must promote a culture of sharing, prudence and mutual respect.

Guy Losbar. president of the departmental council

For his part, region president Ary Chalus, salutes the “Standing figure in Guadeloupe sport” that was Nicolas Dumont, “A respected and admired sportsman, known for his remarkable performances and his commitment to cycling.”

The death of Nicolas is an immense loss for the local peloton. more broadly for the Guadeloupe sports world as well as all those who rubbed shoulders with it. He was an example for many young athletes.

Ary Chalus. president of the Guadeloupe region

The prefect of Guadeloupe, Xavier Lefort also paid tribute to the cyclist who died this Thursday morning and presents his condolences to his relatives. He also calls nicolas dumont, 27th road victim for the responsibility of road users.

This drama reminds us, once again, the great vulnerability of cyclists on our high -movement roads. He collectively invites us to redouble vigilance and to strengthen respect between all road users.

Xavier Lefort, prefect of Guadeloupe