Bernard Hinault won his fifth and final Tour de France, and to this day, he remains the last Frenchman to have won La Grande ...

The French legend adds that the Slovenian can go on to break his record for Tour victories. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Bernard Hinault retired shortly afterwards, at the very top of his profession and at the relatively young age of 32. Secure in his position as one of the best ever. Or maybe the best.

1980 Worlds: Soon to be crowned world champion Bernard Hinault (France) looks ready to devour what's left of his competition in one of the most arduous Worlds road races of the modern era (Image ...

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With the Tour de France set to get underway in Lille on Saturday, French cycling legend Bernard Hinault has thrown his voice ...

With the Tour de France set to get underway in Lille on Saturday, French cycling legend Bernard Hinault has thrown his voice firmly behind Tadaj Pogacar, saying the Slovenian can go on to break ...

With the Tour de France set to get underway in Lille on Saturday, French cycling legend Bernard Hinault has thrown his voice firmly behind Tadaj Pogacar, saying the Slovenian can go on to break ...