 Duclos-Lassalle at the 1993Paris–Nice | |
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Full name | Gilbert Duclos-Lassalle |
| Nickname | Gibus[1] |
| Born | (1954-08-25)25 August 1954 (age 71) Lembeye, France |
| Team information | |
| Discipline | Road |
| Role | Rider |
| Professional teams | |
| 1977–1986 | Peugeot–Esso–Michelin[2] |
| 1987–1995 | Z–Peugeot[2] |
| Major wins | |
Grand Tours
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Gilbert Duclos-Lassalle (born 25 August 1954) is a former French professionalroad racing cyclist who was a specialist at one-dayclassic cycling races. He raced from 1977 to 1995, one of the best French riders of a generation that includedBernard Hinault andLaurent Fignon.
Born inLembeye, Duclos-Lassalle was a specialist of Paris–Roubaix, but it took "Duclos", as the public called him, a long time to win. After finishing second toFrancesco Moser in 1980 andHennie Kuiper in 1983, he won in 1992, finishing onRoubaix Velodrome 20 seconds ahead the GermanOlaf Ludwig.
Duclos-Lassalle was 37 years old. But the next year he won again, beating the ItalianFranco Ballerini on the line. Ballerini, who thought he won, lifted his arms in triumph after the line but had been beaten by Duclos-Lassalle in a very close finish.[3]
Not a climber, Duclos-Lassalle was never a contender for the Tour de France but he rode well in one-week races such as Paris–Nice or the Critérium du Midi Libre.
Acobbledsecteur used in Paris–Roubaix betweenWallers andHélesmes was officially named "Pont Gibus" in tribute to Duclos-Lassalle in time for the2013 edition of the race.[1] This is the second of the race's cobbled sections to be named after him: thesecteur betweenCysoing andBourghelles is known as the "Pavé Gilbert Duclos-Lassalle".[4][5]
His sonHervé Duclos-Lassalle was also a professional cyclist.
Gilbert Duclos-Lassalle has worked since retirement as a television commentator.
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Tour du Tarn
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