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Herve Dagorne

The latest news and top stories on Herve Dagorne. A French former Olympic cyclist who competed in the 1988 and 1992 Games, he brings extensive experience to his coaching roles. Previously a coach for the French and Kazakhstan national cycling teams, he notably guided Bryan Coquard to an Olympic silver medal in 2012. Since joining the Hong Kong cycling setup, initially as a Sports Director and now as head coach, he has focused on developing young talent and fostering a global cycling culture. His responsibilities include strategic team management and preparing athletes for major competitions, aiming for strong performances at events like the National Games.

Chloe Leung has paid two visits to the tight Japanese roads that will stage this weekend’s time trial. Photo: Eugene Lee

Asian Games 2026

Hong Kong cycling star Leung ready for race of truth in bid for Asian Games gold

City rider expects to shrug off finger injury and go for glory in Japan, while Vincent Lau prepares for potentially his last Games road race.

19 Sep 2026 - 10:18AM

Asian Games 2026

Dodging deer and scary descents: inside Hong Kong’s Asian Games time trial quest

12 Sep 2026 - 8:00AM

Herve Dagorne

Hong Kong cycling star Leung ready for race of truth in bid for Asian Games gold

City rider expects to shrug off finger injury and go for glory in Japan, while Vincent Lau prepares for potentially his last Games road race.

Dodging deer and scary descents: inside Hong Kong’s Asian Games time trial quest

Hong Kong cyclists face Asian Games clash with World Championships, quota cap

Hong Kong cycling coach’s anger over ‘crazy’ scheduling, rules for Asian Games

Herve Dagorne baffled by reduced rider numbers and clash with UCI Road World Championships, as city squad accelerate preparations in Italy.

Hong Kong’s cyclists optimistic for Asian Games but Japan send ominous warning

Franco Chu claims scratch race bronze on final day of Japan Track Cup as city squad claim eight medals, but dominant hosts bag 20 golds.

Resilient Hong Kong cycling star Ceci Lee adds to Japan Track Cup medal haul

City’s best cyclist earns two more bronzes, 25-year-old will aim to add to her five-medal haul in Madison on Sunday.

Hong Kong’s Ceci Lee banishes mental scarring in Japan but race ends in chaos

City star claims elimination race bronze on opening day of Japan Track Cup, but guilty of same error as teammate Chloe Leung.

Hong Kong cyclists study Japanese streets in hope they will be paved with gold

The 15-strong squad are in Izu City for the four-day Track Cup and have been training with their Japanese counterparts ahead of the tournament.

Hong Kong Olympian Boey Leung at peace with retirement after going out on high

The 2023 Asian Games medallist set to study psychology after counsellor helped her through ‘hard time’ following Tokyo Games.

Injury quashes Hong Kong star Ceci Lee’s UCI Track World Cup hopes in Malaysia

Damage from crash on home track affects city’s star rider ‘physically and mentally’ in subdued conclusion to 2026 global campaign.

‘Stressed’ Hongkonger Ceci Lee finishes outside medals on World Cup opening day

City’s star rider fails to add to three-medal haul from 2026 World Cup after sleepless nights following painful crash last week.

Hong Kong star Ceci Lee eyeing more World Cup glory days after heavy crash

City’s best cyclist back in action on Friday and hunting fourth podium finish from this year’s World Cup at closing Malaysia leg.

Ceci Lee crashes out of contention, but Hong Kong coach strikes positive tone

Cyclist ends UCI Track World Cup campaign with crashes, bruises and a failure to add a medal to collection.

Hong Kong coach lauds team’s UCI Track World Cup showing despite fruitless day

Herve Dagorne pleased with To Cheuk-hei in men’s Keirin, praises Tso Kai-kwong in men’s omnium but disappointed with women’s Madison duo.

‘Epic’ Hongkonger Ceci Lee claims UCI Track World Cup silver for career high

Home star storms to second in elimination race behind Anita Yvonne Stenberg of Norway, while Valentine Fortin is beaten into third.

Hong Kong star Lee hoping home crowd will roar her on to more cycling glory

Just five months after winning two golds at the National Games, Ceci Lee is back in action at the Velodrome in the UCI Track World Cup.

Hong Kong’s Ceci Lee defends title at Asian cycling event as teammates also shine

The 24-year-old reaches podium in every event she enters while Law Ching-kiu, 16, emerges as a breakout star.

Hong Kong’s Ceci Lee not ‘complacent’ after storming to Asian Championships gold

Head coach Herve Dagorne proud of 24-year-old, who will next target omnium glory on Friday, while Boey Leung is contemplating retirement.

Hong Kong rider makes shock return as Ceci Lee is challenged on Asian gold count

Victor Lau back in city squad after recommitting to sport but made to wait for first appearance as Herve Dagorne names team pursuit quartet.

Hong Kong cycling hope discovers ‘different world’ after jittery World Cup debut

Talented Ma Yik-fei in city team pursuit squad for Asian Track Cycling Championships, aiming to learn from tough first senior race in Perth.

Hong Kong to field strongest team for ‘hardest of the season’ UCI Track World Cup

Head coach Herve Dagorne says competition is getting tougher, while Ceci Lee and men’s pursuit team hope to better their Perth leg results.

Hong Kong cycling star Ceci Lee claims second World Cup medal in Australia

The 24-year-old adds omnium bronze to third from elimination race; Anita Stenberg of Norway wins gold with Japan’s Tsuyaka Uchino second.

Hong Kong cyclists make flying World Cup start as Ceci Lee claims landmark medal

The 24-year-old claims first global podium finish in elimination race in Perth, as city men’s team pursuit quartet secure silver.

Hong Kong cyclist Charles Ng aiming high after making ‘new start’ in golden 2025

City rider set for UCI Track World Cup debut in Perth, ‘pushing new power’ following productive winter and Asian road crown.

Cycling coach says professor role will not compromise Hong Kong’s hunt for glory

Herve Dagorne says he is honoured to take new university post, but success for city squad is Frenchman’s overwhelming priority.

Hong Kong cycling head coach Dagorne plans legacy goals after signing new deal

Frenchman wants to create booming city cycling department, raises doubts over future of sprint coach.

Hong Kong cycling star Chloe Leung’s ‘mental gains’ spark Olympic Games belief

Increasingly consistent 29-year-old aiming for world tour recognition following Asian Championships golden breakthrough.

Hong Kong cyclists ‘not proud of themselves’ after missed medal opportunity

City squad finish Asian Road Cycling Championships women’s road race empty-handed after missing pivotal breakaway.