The Frenchwoman finally finished the season in second place behind England's Harriet Harnden after the final event of the year in Loudenvielle. A chapter which also closes a part of the Private Sport Shop ambassador's career.
We knew it before the last stage of the year: whoever finished ahead of the other would be crowned world champion. The duel between England's Harriet Harnden and France's Isabeau Courdurier at the Enduro World Cup In the end, it was Morgane Charre who came out on top, winning the Loudenvielle event in difficult conditions. On the soggy Pyrenean soil, while the two favourites were expected to be at the forefront of the battle for overall victory, it was Morgane Charre who came out on top at the end of the race, ahead of Mélanie Pugin and Ella Conolly.
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For overall victory, you'll have to look further down the rankings. Isabeau Courdurier finished in ninth place, the victim of a broken chain on the second special stage of the day. This incident cost her two minutes and 30 seconds on the race leader and penalized her right to the end, although she was unable to close the gap on her rival. Fourth on the stage, England's Harriet Harnden took the overall win with 2514 points to Private Sport Shop's 2493.
"Number 2 for my last World Cup season, to conclude 10 years of presence in the top 10," explained Isabeau on her social networks after this final event. his desire to take a maternity break in 2025. "To achieve such consistency over a decade took a lot of people, dedication and commitment. But above all, a lot of passion. I've always loved this sport because I simply love to ride. But I've also shown the younger generation that mountain biking can make a big difference to our lives. I want them to know that no dream is too big. I also want them to know that a result will never define who they are or what they're worth! What matters is who you become on this adventure, the resilience you build and the legacy you leave behind. So go ride, and smile! The list of people I want to thank is huge, and you've all made me the athlete I am today. Thanks to all my sponsors for their continued love."
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