Bernard Hinault

Date of Birth: November 14, 1954

Zodiac Sign: Scorpio

Biography

Bernard Hinault, born on November 14, 1954, in Yffiniac, France, is a legendary former professional cyclist, widely regarded as one of the greatest road racers of all time. Known for his aggressive racing style and tenacity, Hinault earned the nickname “Le Blaireau” (The Badger). His career spanned from 1975 to 1986, during which he won the Tour de France five times (1978, 1979, 1981, 1982, and 1985), making him one of only four cyclists to achieve this feat. Hinault also claimed victories in the Giro d’Italia three times and the Vuelta a España twice, making him one of the few cyclists to have won all three Grand Tours. After retiring from professional cycling, Hinault remained involved in the sport, taking on roles such as race ambassador for the Tour de France and working to promote cycling events around the world.

5 Interesting Facts about Bernard Hinault

1. Bernard Hinault is one of only seven cyclists to have won all three Grand Tours (Tour de France, Giro d’Italia, and Vuelta a España).

2. He is the only cyclist to have finished either first or second in every Grand Tour he completed.

3. Hinault won the World Road Race Championship in 1980, further cementing his status as a top cyclist.

4. Despite his aggressive racing style, Hinault was known for his strong sense of sportsmanship and leadership within his teams.

5. Hinault was instrumental in the establishment of the Bretagne Classic Ouest-France, a professional one-day race held in his home region of Brittany.

5 Most Interesting Quotes from Bernard Hinault

1. “As long as I breathe, I attack.”

2. “I race to win, not to please people.”

3. “Cycling is suffering, and if you can’t suffer, you can’t win.”

4. “My philosophy is to always fight. If you lose, you get up and try again.”

5. “It’s not a question of who will let me, it’s who will stop me.”

Highest Net Worth Achieved

Bernard Hinault’s highest net worth is estimated to be around $10 million.

Children

Bernard Hinault has two children, a son named Mickael Hinault and a daughter named Alexandrine Hinault. Both have pursued careers outside of professional cycling.