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[MLC]

Alain Prost has competed in bicycle racing. I know he did a stage at the Tour de France and recently has competed in mountain biking.

[PCC]

I know he did a stage at the Tour de France...

What's your source for that? I ask because it doesn't quite ring true - you can't just drop in, do one stage of the Tour, and go home.

[Tim Murray]

He doesn't compete in the Tour itself, but is a regular entrant in L'Étape du Tour. This event allows amateur cyclists to have a go at one of the Tour stages, and usually runs a few days apart from the main event:

http://www.letapedut...pe_du_tour.html

http://www.prostfan....ws/n1807_03.htm

[PCC]

He doesn't compete in the Tour itself, but is a regular entrant in L'Étape du Tour. This event allows amateur cyclists to have a go at one of the Tour stages, and usually runs a few days apart from the main event:

http://www.letapedut...pe_du_tour.html

http://www.prostfan....ws/n1807_03.htm

Ah, that makes sense - thank you! Not at all the same as actually competing in the Tour, but a formidable athletic achievement anyway.

 

Edit: am I correct in recalling that Michael Schumacher used to train with Tony Rominger?

Edited by PCC, 06 April 2015 - 17:16.

[63Corvette]

Add Fon de Portago in several categories - bobsleds, riding, women....

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Don Capps

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Yes, I've read that he was experienced at that. He was also known to be quick with his fists, and good at picking fights