The French Cycling Federation (FFC) announced its long list for the 2009 World championships, September 23 to 27, in Mendrisio, Switzerland. FFC sports director, Laurent Jalabert, selected 18 men from whom the final nine-man team will be formed.
France should have a strong team for the road race based on its riders strong performances in the Tour de France. Three stage winners from this year's race are included in the list: Agritubel's Brice Feillu, Bbox Bouygues Telecom's Pierrick Fédrigo and Thomas Voeckler.
Jalabert also selected French champion Dimitri Champion (Brittany-Schuller) and Quick Step riders Sylvain Chavanel and Jerome Pineau. The remaining riders are from French trade teams Cofidis, Française des Jeux and AG2R La Mondiale.
