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Cyrille Guimard

French cyclist and commentator

  • Fame54.0
  • Momentum15.6
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  • Age
    79
    Born 1947
  • Known for
    The Last Rider
    2023
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Updated 2026-07-20

Cyrille Guimard is a French former professional road racing cyclist who became a directeur sportif and television commentator. Three of his riders, Bernard Hinault, Laurent Fignon, and Lucien Van Impe, won the Tour de France. Another of his protégés, Greg LeMond, described him as "the best (coach) in the world" and "the best coach I ever had". He has been described by cycling journalist William Fotheringham as the greatest directeur sportif in the history of the Tour.

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  • Gitane
    1976–1976
  • Flandria
    1975–1975
  • Merlin Plage-Shimano-Flandria
    1974–1974
  • Mercier
    1968–1973
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Momentum15.6
Historical16.6
Now attention47.9
Source confidence70.0
Completeness80.0
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