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| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | August 28, 1949 Lompret |
| Team information | |
| Current team | Retired |
| Discipline | Road |
| Role | Rider |
| Professional teams | |
| 1970-1973 | Bic |
| 1974 | Mercier |
| 1975-1976 | Gitane |
| Major wins | |
| Critérium du Dauphiné (1974) | |
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