In the brutal, beautiful world of professional cycling, few names evoke the same sense of awe, fear, and debate as Bernard Hinault. By 1980, the… Read More »Bernard Hinault’s 1980: a year of triumph, turmoil, and turning points
The Tour de France is more than just a race—it’s a living drama played out on two wheels, across mountains, cobbles, and decades. For every… Read More »Five “what-if” moments from the hstory of Tour de France
In the pantheon of cycling legends, few names carry the ferocious weight of Bernard Hinault. Known as “Le Blaireau”—The Badger—he rode with a predator’s instinct,… Read More »When the Badger backed down: Bernard Hinault’s controversial withdrawal (Tour de France1980)