Pinot, Bardet, Barguil & Rolland, a generation of French GC prospects | Cycling Iceberg Podcast
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This edition of the Tour de France marks 40 years since the last French rider won the Tour. Bernard Hinault's win in 1985 still remains the last. After a long lasting drought, there was an interesting generation of French GC prospects that came through the ranks in the 2010s. A quick perspective on some of them! Tour 2012 Pinot win: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rc8oKRB_mLIRolland alpe win: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CWdp9oDAQWo&t=299s --- Discover cycling history in the cycling iceberg podcast! Each week, Noah uncovers forgotten heroes, epic scandals, and the dramatic moments that shaped the history of cycling!
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