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In 1978, he won his first two Grand Tours: the Vuelta a España and the Tour de France. In the following years, he was the most successful professional cyclist, adding another Tour victory in 1979 and a win at the 1980 Giro d'Italia.
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- 62 kg (137 lb; 9 st 11 lb)
- Bernard Hinault
- 14 November 1954 (age 68), Yffiniac, France
Sep 5, 2017 · September 05, 2017. Vuelta 1983: How Hinault’s victory changed 80s cycling. With Fignon and Lemond as team mates, Bernard Hinault outraced a clique of Spanish talent to win the 1983 Vuelta. But the effort cost him dearly. Words: William Fotheringham.
Aug 31, 2023 · Up until the 1990s, the Vuelta had avoided being dominated by a single rider. Huge names in the cycling world had claimed victories such as Luis Ocaña (1970), Eddy Merckx (1973), Freddy Maertens (1977), and Bernard Hinault (1978, 1983) but none had yet made it their own. That was until Tony Rominger arrived.
Aug 14, 2023 · Gustaaf Deloor, Julián Berrendero, José Fuente, Bernard Hinault, Pedro Delgado, Alex Zülle, Chris Froome - 2 Roberto Heras is the only rider to have won La Vuelta on four separate occasions. He won the race in 2000, 2003, 2004 and 2005.
Nov 26, 2023 · A: Bernard Hinault’s notable victories include his first Tour de France win in 1978 and his win in the Giro d’Italia in 1980. Q: How did Bernard Hinault establish dominance in the sport? A: Bernard Hinault established dominance through his aggressive racing style and his ability to wear down opponents through psychological warfare.
Aug 28, 2014 · Hinault finally won overall with a 1:12 advantage over Marino Lejaretta and 3:58 over Alberto Fernández and having already taken the Vuelta in 1978 - his first big triumph - he never returned...
