Jacques Anquetil
French road racing cyclist born in 1934. First cyclist to win the Tour de France five times.
Maxime Jacob
Italian former racing cyclist , world champion, & Olympic silver medalist (1992).
Fausto Coppi
Italian cyclist who won the Giro d’Italia 5 times, Tour de France twice, & 1953 World Championship.
Henri Pélissier
French racing cycling champion born in 1889 & murdered by his lover in self-defense.
Hélène Dutrieu
Belgian cycling champion, stunt woman, car racer, pioneer pilot, actor, & director of military hospital born in 1877.
Karel Kaers
Belgian professional cyclist bornin 1914. Youngest world road champion at age 20 in 1934.