"My team is in danger. There is a risk of disappearing” admits concerned Arkéa - B&B Hotels boss
Cycling
Although cycling has seen a financial boom across the board in recent years, it's fair to say that not all teams are feeling the benefit. One of those struggling is the French-based team of Emmanuel Hubert, Arkéa - B&B Hotels.
Despite bagging themselves notable victories including a stage at the Tour de France earlier this year through talented French prospect Kevin Vauquelin, and most recently at Paris-Chauny through Arnaud Demare, a lack of potential sponsors coming forward is starting to cast the future of the team into real doubt.
Speaking to Ouest France, general manager of the Arkéa - B&B Hotels, Emmanuel Hubert confirms the team will be in the World Tour peloton in 2025. Beyond that though, things may come to a sticky end. “I am not saying that we have had a bad season, but it has not been excellent in terms of visibility. My team is in danger. There is a risk of disappearing,” the Frenchman reveals glumly.
As reported by AS, despite concerns over the prospects of the team in 2025, confirmation of sponsorship from Arkea has been granted. The search goes on as far as 2026 and beyond goes though. “In less than five years, 60% of French teams will have disappeared. This model is no longer viable,” Hubert notes, accepting things can't continue as they have been.
Kieran WoodDeputy Editor-in-Chief
Kieran Wood is a sports journalist based in Wales and has been active in journalism since 2022. He regularly contributes to DartsNews.com and CyclingUpToDate.com, where he covers professional cycling and darts. In cycling, his work includes liveblogs from major races, including the Tour de France, the Giro d’Italia, and La Vuelta a España, alongside race reports and analysis. He has also conducted interviews with professional riders.
His reporting spans the full racing calendar, from one-day classics to stage races, with a focus on accurate, real-time coverage and clear contextual analysis. For statistics, results, and historical context, he regularly uses resources such as ProCyclingStats. To support reporting on rider activity and training context where relevant, he also references Strava.
In his work, Kieran places strong emphasis on careful sourcing, editorial accuracy, and updating articles as new, verified information becomes available.
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