Patrick Béon
Patrick Béon (born 5 February 1950) is a French former professional racing cyclist. His sporting career began with ACBB Paris.[3] He rode in three editions of the Tour de France,[4] from 1975 through 1977.[1] His team leader, Bernard Thévenet, won the general classification of the Tour de France in 1975 and 1977.[5][6]
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | 5 February 1950[1] Gosné, France[1] |
| Team information | |
| Role | Rider |
| Rider type | Sprinter |
| Professional teams | |
| 1973–1975[1] | Peugeot-BP-Michelin[1] |
| 1975–1978[1] | Peugeot-Esso-Michelin[1] |
| 1979[1] | Carlos-Galli G.B.C.[1][2] |
| Major wins | |
| 1973 Paris–Roubaix, U23[1] 1975 Circuit des genets verts[1] 1975 Classement General Étoile de Bessèges[1] 1976 Critérium International[1] 1979 Stage 2 Étoile de Bessèges[1] | |
In 1976, Patrick Beon was selected to represent France in the road race at the Cycling World Championships.[7]
In 2000, Beon was arrested and charged with trafficking illegal substances.[6] And, in 2002, he was sentenced to two years in prison.[8]
In 2009, Patrick Beon (with Florian Joyard) wrote an autobiography, "Nu dans mes bottes".[6][9]
References
- "Patrick Béon". Le Site du Cyclisme. Retrieved 2 February 2019.
- "Carlos-Galli 1979". Le Site du Cyclisme. Retrieved 4 February 2019.
- Livre d`Or 1973/74. Paris: Miroir du Cyclisme. 1974. p. 44.
- "Patrick Béon". Cycling Archives. Retrieved 28 February 2016.
- "Bernard Thévenet". Eurosport. Retrieved 2 February 2019.
- "Patrick Beon a deraille chez les pros". Ouest France. Retrieved 2 February 2019.
- "France 1976 Selection aux Mondiaux". Memoire du Cyclisme. Retrieved 4 February 2019.
- "L'ancien professional Patrick Beon, nu dans ses bottes". Ouest France. Retrieved 2 February 2019.
- "Nu dans mes bottes". Babelio. Retrieved 2 February 2019.
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