Career
He is the older brother of Brice Feillu, who is also a road racing cyclist. In August 2005, Feillu joined Agritubel as a trainee (stagiaire) and impressed his team managers, resulting in a professional contract. In that year he also made his Tour de France debut finishing three times in the top 10 in mass sprints.
He withdrew after stage 8, which was the second mountain stage.
Feillu joined Bretagne–Séché Environnement for the 2014 season, after his previous team – Vacansoleil–Distinguished Conduct Medal – folded at the end of the 2013 season.