HistoryTeam TotalEnergies, 27 years of cycling
Since 2000, Team TotalEnergies has established itself as a benchmark in the international peloton, driven by passion, ambition, and performance. Founded by Jean-René Bernaudeau under the name Bonjour, the team has grown in the heart of the Vendée region, at the Manoir Saint-Michel, a symbol of its roots and identity.
A veritable breeding ground for talent, it draws on a solid network with Vendée U Pays-de-la-Loire, revealing generation after generation of riders who have made their mark on cycling.
Bonjour, Toupargel, La Boulangère, Bouygues Telecom, Europcar, Direct Energie, Total Direct Energie, and now TotalEnergies are just some of the title sponsors that have lent their colors to the team since its creation. Changes in jerseys have never altered the spirit instilled by Jean-René Bernaudeau, who advocates the values of solidarity, audacity, and humility, without giving up the quest for performance.
After more than a quarter of a century, the team continues to write its history, supported by the fervor of its fans and the passion of a region deeply attached to cycling.
The partnership between the team and TotalEnergies has been a tremendous vehicle for bringing people together around a shared passion: cycling, a popular sport deeply rooted in the hearts of the French. However, 2026 will mark TotalEnergies’ last season alongside the Team. It will be a final year to celebrate this unique adventure together.
