Top 16 Quotes & Sayings by Bernard Hinault

Explore popular quotes and sayings by a French cyclist Bernard Hinault.

Last updated on December 22, 2024.

Bernard Hinault is a French former professional road cyclist. With 147 professional victories, including five in the Tour de France, he is often named among the greatest cyclists of all time. In his career, Hinault entered a total of thirteen Grand Tours. He abandoned one of them while in the lead, finished in 2nd place on two occasions and won the other ten, putting him one behind Merckx for the all time record. No rider since Hinault has achieved more than seven.

French - Cyclist | Born: November 14, 1954

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I have the impression that cycling is no longer a game but rather an employment... a job.

Bernard Hinault

I am working as public relations director for the Tour de France and maintaining my farm.

Bernard Hinault

I race to win, not to please people.

Bernard Hinault

Cycling is open to the whole world.

Bernard Hinault

I slept like a baby the night before, because I knew that I'd win the next day.

Bernard Hinault

Everyday there's something that reminds me why I love this sport.

Bernard Hinault

When I see pot-bellied cyclists wearing the 'maillot jaune,' it appals me.

Bernard Hinault

As long as I breathe, I attack.

Bernard Hinault

Illegal drug use runs contrary to the image of health depicted by cycling. Distributors of these drugs must be prosecuted more harshly as they are ciminals.

Bernard Hinault

I may, however, begin riding again when I am 60.

Bernard Hinault

I believe there are two periods in life, one for the bike, the other for becoming active on one's work.

Bernard Hinault

I have contacts with the Tour de France which keep me close to cycling.

Bernard Hinault

He has a head, two arms, two legs, just as I.

Bernard Hinault

As long as I live and breathe, I attack

Bernard Hinault

I race to win, not to please people