Bernard Hinault

Bernard Hinault is a French former professional road cyclist who won the Tour de France five times and the Giro d’Italia three times. Known as “the Badger,” he was one of cycling’s dominant stage racers.

1985 Tour de France: The Tour de France edition won by Bernard Hinault, his fifth and final victory in the race. Hinault secured his record-tying fifth Tour title despite a knee injury and strong support for teammate Greg LeMond.
Greg LeMond: An American road cyclist who won the Tour de France three times. LeMond became Hinault’s teammate and rival during the 1985 and 1986 Tours.
Grand Tour: A three-week professional road cycling race: the Tour de France, Giro d’Italia, or Vuelta a España. Hinault’s five Tour, three Giro, and one Vuelta victories place him among the most successful Grand Tour riders.
Tour de France: An annual professional road cycling stage race held mainly in France. Five victories made Hinault one of the race’s most successful champions.
1986 Tour de France: The Tour de France edition won by Greg LeMond, with Bernard Hinault finishing second. Hinault’s attacks tested his promise to help LeMond win and defined their complicated alliance.
Joop Zoetemelk: A Dutch road cyclist who won the 1980 Tour de France and finished second six times. Zoetemelk inherited the lead after Hinault abandoned the 1980 Tour.
General classification: The ranking of riders in a stage race by their accumulated elapsed time. Hinault’s Grand Tour victories depended on protecting or building his overall time advantage.
Giro d’Italia: An annual professional road cycling stage race held mainly in Italy. Hinault won the Giro three times, matching his reputation beyond the Tour.
1984 Giro d’Italia: The Giro d’Italia edition won by Bernard Hinault, his third victory in the race. Hinault’s win completed his three Giro titles and reinforced his standing as a Grand Tour specialist.
Laurent Fignon: A French road cyclist who won the Tour de France in 1983 and 1984. Fignon succeeded Hinault as France’s leading Tour champion during Hinault’s final seasons.

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