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Bernard Hinault

French cyclist · France · Athletes · Born 1954 · age 71

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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.

A life in dates

2008Officer of the Legion of HonourAward1986Knight of the Legion of HonourAward1984La Vie claireClub1984-19861981Champion des champions français de L'ÉquipeAward1980Champion des champions français de L'ÉquipeAwardMendrisio d'orAward1979Champion des champions français de L'ÉquipeAwardMendrisio d'orAward1978Champion des champions français de L'ÉquipeAwardRenaultClub1978-19831975GitaneClub1975-19771954Born14 November 1954

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Hinault at the 1978 Tour de FranceHinault at the 1978 Tour de FranceJoop Zoetemelk (pictured in 1979) was Hinault's strongest competitor during his first Tour de France victories.Joop Zoetemelk (pictured in 1979) was Hinault's strongest competitor during his first Tour de France victories.Hinault at the 1982 Tour de FranceHinault at the 1982 Tour de FranceBernard Hinault riding for La Vie Claire in 1985Bernard Hinault riding for La Vie Claire in 1985Hinault and Greg LeMond, at the 1985 Coors ClassicHinault and Greg LeMond, at the 1985 Coors ClassicHinault climbing the Col d'Izoard during the 1986 Tour de France. It was here that he lost significant time on rival Greg LeMond, losing the yellow jersey by the end of the stage.Hinault climbing the Col d'Izoard during the 1986 Tour de France. It was here that he lost significant time on rival Greg LeMond, losing the yellow jersey by the end of the stage.Hinault in his role as presenter at the Tour de France, in 2004Hinault in his role as presenter at the Tour de France, in 2004

Teams 3

La Vie claire1984-1986
Renault1978-1983
Gitane1975-1977

Awards

Officer of the Legion of Honour2008
Knight of the Legion of Honour1986
Champion des champions français de L'Équipe1981
Champion des champions français de L'Équipe1980
Mendrisio d'or1980
Champion des champions français de L'Équipe1979
Mendrisio d'or1979
Champion des champions français de L'Équipe1978

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Spouse: Martine Hinault

About this person

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.

Country
France
Category
Athletes
Type
Athlete
Status
living
Dates
Born 1954 · age 71

In common with Bernard

Greg Van AvermaetBoth received Mendrisio d'orChris FroomeBoth received Mendrisio d'orFabian CancellaraBoth received Mendrisio d'orEddy MerckxBoth received Mendrisio d'orLaurent JalabertAlso played for La Vie claireJoop ZoetemelkAlso played for Gitane

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