Constance, Marine & Jenaya continue with Winspace Orange Seal

oct 22, 2025, 07:00 PM

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Winspace Orange Seal announced this Wednesday three contract extensions within its 2026 roster. Constance Valentin, Marine Allione, and Jenaya Francis will remain part of the French ProTeam next season.

Breakaways, top results, relentless teamwork — these three riders embody the spirit of Winspace Orange Seal. French riders Constance Valentin and Marine Allione, along with Canadian Jenaya Francis, all proved in 2025 that they fully deserve their place in the 2026 squad. Constance stood out in several breakaways at top-level races, including Liège–Bastogne–Liège, while both she and Marine impressed on the gravel scene and in the French national championship road race, where they battled for the tricolour jersey. Meanwhile, Jenaya Francis, despite her young age, showed strong performances among professionals, particularly in stage races — even wearing the white jersey for best young rider at the Tour of Portugal.

Constance Valentin: “I’m really happy to continue with the team for another season. I’m grateful to Jean-Christophe for his trust, and I’m looking forward to starting a third year with everyone. I feel I’m finding my place in the professional peloton and starting to see the results of my work. Staying in the same environment just feels natural.”

Marine Allione: “I’m very happy to stay with Winspace Orange Seal for another year. I’m motivated and eager to keep improving. We still have some great races ahead of us.”

Jenaya Francis: “I'm so excited to be opening another chapter with Winspace. With their trust and confidence, I know we can do great things next season. There is so much passion in this team, not only in the riders, but the staff as well. It feels like family. I can’t wait to get back to work. Ready to rock for 2026!”

Jean-Christophe Barbotin, Team Manager : “Constance has shown great consistency and progressed throughout the season. When she’s at her best, she can play her own card — and that will be the case again next year. She’s also a strong attacker and a valuable teammate. Marine continues to be a reliable presence in the team — a top-level domestique for our leaders throughout the season. Her experience and attitude are key assets. As for Jenaya, she’s a long-term investment. She’s still very young, like Kiara Lylyk, and still needs to find consistency — which comes with age. When she’s in top shape, she’s capable of leading the team on a stage race. We’re happy to keep building with them for another season.”