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Hinault, Bernard

(bĕrnär` ēnō`), 1954–, French cyclist, b. Yffignac. Turning professional in 1977, he had more than 200 race victories and is best known as the third in his sport to win the Tour de France five times (1978–79, 1981–82, 1985). A skilled time trial sprinter and a powerful climber, he was world champion in 1980 and also won the Giro d'Italia (1980, 1982, 1985) and the Vuelta a España (1978, 1983). After retiring, he served (1986–94) as technical adviser to the Tour de France.

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But as Team Sky's big guns filtered ominously up the leaderboard, 63-yearold Hinault said: "Regret what I said?

NO FROOME FOR A BADGER APOLOGY

Hinault, who completed his achievement across the 1982 and 1983 seasons, went as far as saying that Froome should not have even been on the start line.

Hinault: Froome's not a legend

Bernard Hinault (FRA) en 1978, 1979, 1981, 1982 et 1985

Tour de France-2016: le Britannique Froome, 8e coureur a s'imposer par trois fois

There has not been a home winner of the Tour since Hinault in 1985, and Bardet's second place is only the third for a French rider in 20 years.

FROOME ON COURSE FOR THIRD TITLE

Cavendish has won his second stage of the 2016 edition, moving level with Hinault on 28, second all-time to eddy Merckx's record of 34.

Record is on for Cavendish; CYCLING

Belgian great Eddy Merckx, like Hinault a five-time Tour champion, tops the list of stage wins in cycling's most prestigious race with 34.

Cavendish outsprints Greipel to clinch Tour stage three

Belgian Eddy Merckx, like Hinault a five-time Tour winner, still tops the list of stage wins with 34.

Cavendish edges Greipel to win Tour de France thriller

William Fotheringham's definitive biography of Bernard Hinault is a must, not just for cycling aficionados, but anyone interested in sporting competition.

SPORTSBOOK OF THE WEEK

The Italian, winner of the 2010 Vuelta a Espana and 2013 Giro d'Italia, became the sixth rider to win all three Grand Tours, after Jacques Anquetil, Felice Gimondi, Bernard Hinault, Eddy Merckx and Alberto Contador.

Nibali still has dreams after victory; TOUR DE FRANCE

France's Jean-Christophe Peraud climbed to second overall ahead of compatriot Thibaut Pinot as France is set to have two riders on the podium for the first time since Laurent Fignon and Bernard Hinault finished first and second in 1984.

Tour de France cycling: Dominant Nibali poised to be crowned in Paris

The French have waited even longer for a champion -- the last was Bernard Hinault way back in 1985 -- but with three riders in the top six places, hopes are growing of at least a first podium place since climber Richard Virenque finished second in 1997.

Nibali holds strong spot; Italian wears yellow jersey with climbs ahead

Born on November 14, 1984, on the same day as the famous cyclist Bernard Hinault, in Messina, Nibali moved from his hometown Messina to Tuscany at the age of 16.