| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | 6 January 1972 Nantes, France |
| Team information | |
| Current team | Retired |
| Discipline | Road |
| Role | Rider |
| Professional teams | |
| 1994–1995 | Aubervilliers 93–Peugeot |
| 1996–1997 | Festina–Lotus |
| 1998–2002 | BigMat–Auber 93 |
Lylian Lebreton (born 6 January 1972) is a former French cyclist. [1]
| Grand Tour | 1996 | 1997 | 1998 | 1999 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Giro d'Italia | DNF | 68 | — | — |
 Tour de France | — | — | 41 | 51 |
 Vuelta a España | DNF | — | — | — |
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