External links
- Maurice Izier at Cycling Archives (archived)
- Official Tour de France results for Maurice Izier
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| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Full name | Maurice Izier |
| Born | March 18, 1944 Crest, France |
| Team information | |
| Discipline | Road |
| Role | Rider |
| Major wins | |
| 1 stage 1968 Tour de France | |
Maurice Izier (Crest, 18 March 1944) was a French professional road bicycle racer. Izier won stage 22A of the 1968 Tour de France.
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