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Bernard Hinault

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I believe there are two periods in life, one for the bike, the other for becoming active on one's work.


— Bernard Hinault


#becoming #believe #bike #i #i believe

As long as I breathe, I attack.


— Bernard Hinault


#breathe #i #long

Everyday there's something that reminds me why I love this sport.


— Bernard Hinault


#i #i love #love #me #reminds

He has a head, two arms, two legs, just as I.


— Bernard Hinault


#head #i #just #legs #two

I am working as public relations director for the Tour de France and maintaining my farm.


— Bernard Hinault


#director #farm #france #i #i am

I have contacts with the Tour de France which keep me close to cycling.


— Bernard Hinault


#contacts #cycling #france #i #keep

I have the impression that cycling is no longer a game but rather an employment... a job.


— Bernard Hinault


#employment #game #i #impression #job

I may, however, begin riding again when I am 60.


— Bernard Hinault


#am #begin #however #i #i am

I race to win, not to please people.


— Bernard Hinault


#people #please #race #win

I slept like a baby the night before, because I knew that I'd win the next day.


— Bernard Hinault


#because #before #day #i #knew






About Bernard Hinault

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Did you know about Bernard Hinault?

He was prominent in a riders' strike at Valence d'Agen in the 1978 Tour to protest against split stages in which the riders had to ride a stage in the morning and another in the afternoon. He said it was a local cyclists' way of saying "mate" or "buddy" in his youth - "How's it going badger?" - and that it came to refer to him personally. Hinault wearing the yellow jersey was at the front after an attack on the ascent and heading for victory.

He is one of only five cyclists to have won all three Grand Tours and the only cyclist to have won each more than once. Throughout his career he's been known for his personality: independent outspoken quick to take offense and quick with a riposte. He won the Tour de France in 1978 1979 1981 1982 and 1985.

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