Florian Maitre
A French track specialist whose explosive power in the team pursuit has made him a consistent force on the world championship stage.
Born 1996 (age 30)·French cyclist·Birthday: September 3·Millennials
Biography
Florian Maitre carved his path in the velodrome, emerging from the French amateur circuit as a powerhouse in the team pursuit. Born in 1996, his career has been defined by a focus on the track's disciplined, high-speed format rather than the sprawling road races. He first announced himself internationally by securing a ride in the men's team pursuit at the 2016 UCI Track Cycling World Championships, a platform he would return to repeatedly. While many of his contemporaries chase Grand Tour glory, Maitre has remained dedicated to the raw, team-oriented effort of track cycling, often balancing his commitments with club rides for teams like Mayenne-V and B-Monbana. His story is one of specialized excellence, contributing to France's depth in a discipline where milliseconds separate medals from obscurity.
Millennials
1981–1996
The first digital natives. Grew up with the internet, came of age during 9/11 and the 2008 crash. Highly educated, deeply indebted, slower to marry and buy houses. Redefined work, identity, and what it means to be an adult.
Florian was born in 1996, placing them squarely in the Millennials. The events that shaped this generation — the internet revolution, 9/11, and the 2008 financial crisis — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When Florian Was Born
The biggest hits of 1996
#1 Movie
Independence Day
Best Picture
The English Patient
#1 TV Show
ER
Florian's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1996Born
Dolly the sheep cloned
Gas: $1.23/galHome: $99,700Min wage: $4.75/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Macarena" — Los del RioBest Picture: The English Patient
2001Started school
September 11 attacks transform the world
Gas: $1.46/galHome: $126,400Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Hanging by a Moment" — LifehouseBest Picture: A Beautiful Mind
2009Became a teenager
Michael Jackson dies; Bitcoin created
Gas: $2.35/galHome: $148,500Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Boom Boom Pow" — The Black Eyed PeasBest Picture: The Hurt Locker
2012Could drive
Curiosity rover lands on Mars; Sandy Hook shooting
Gas: $3.64/galHome: $143,200Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Somebody That I Used to Know" — GotyeBest Picture: Argo
2014Could vote
Russia annexes Crimea; Ebola outbreak in West Africa
Gas: $3.37/galHome: $160,700Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Happy" — Pharrell WilliamsBest Picture: Birdman
2017Turned 21
#MeToo movement; solar eclipse crosses the US
Gas: $2.42/galHome: $195,000Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Donald Trump"Shape of You" — Ed SheeranBest Picture: The Shape of Water
2026Turned 30
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Competed in the men's team pursuit at the 2016 UCI Track Cycling World Championships.
- Earned a spot on the French national track cycling team as a specialist in endurance events.
- Maintained a professional trajectory while riding for French amateur development teams.
Did You Know?
He shares a birth year with a notable cohort of international cyclists including Neilson Powless.
Maitre has spent significant portions of his career with French amateur team structures, a common development path for track specialists.
His primary discipline, the team pursuit, requires four riders to complete 4 kilometers in a tightly coordinated single-file line.
“The track is pure; it's just you, the bike, and the time to beat.”
