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Bernard Hinault
AuthorBooks · Second handSince 1954
Bernard Hinault is a French former professional road cyclist. With 147 professional victories, including five times the Tour de France, he is often named among the greatest cyclists of all time. In his career, Hinault entered a total of thirteen Grand Tours. He abandoned one of them while in the lead, finished in 2nd place on two occasions and won the other ten, putting him one behind Merckx for the all-time record. No rider since Hinault has achieved more than seven.
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About Bernard Hinault
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Bernard Hinault is a French former professional road cyclist. With 147 professional victories, including five times the Tour de France, he is often named among the greatest cyclists of all time. In his career, Hinault entered a total of thirteen Grand Tours. He abandoned one of them while in the lead, finished in 2nd place on two occasions and won the other ten, putting him one behind Merckx for the all-time record. No rider since Hinault has achieved more than seven.
Bernard Hinault remains the last French cyclist to have won the Tour de France.
Known as Le Blaireau, his nickname reflects his tenacity and a very distinctive personal style.
He is the only cyclist in history to have won each of the three Grand Tours more than once.
Beyond cycling, Hinault has dedicated part of his life to farming in his native France.
His sporting legacy is captured in his technical work on road racing technique and training.
