 Gilbert Bellone | |
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Full name | Gilbert Bellone |
| Born | 27 December 1942 Grasse, France |
| Team information | |
| Discipline | Road |
| Role | Rider |
| Major wins | |
| 1 stage 1968 Tour de France Critérium International (1969) | |
Gilbert Bellone (born 27 December 1942 in Grasse) was a French professional road bicycle racer.
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