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Francis Pipelin (born 7 July 1933) is a French former professional racing cyclist. [1] He rode in four editions of the Tour de France. [2]
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Francis Pipelin (born 7 July 1933) is a French former professional racing cyclist. [1] He rode in four editions of the Tour de France. [2]
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