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My Take
To me, Bernard Hinault is cycling royalty in the purest sense. Five Tour de France titles and 147 professional wins place him among the immortals, but what fascinates me is the man behind the palmarès. Raised on a farm in Brittany, he rode with a ferocity that earned him the nickname the Badger, refusing to yield an inch when it mattered. I read that combative streak as the product of hard rural labor, a grit you cannot coach. Decorated with the Legion of Honour, he remains a towering reference point for every young rider. I hold him in deep, unreserved respect.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Bernard Hinault
- Name (Japanese)
- ベルナール・イノー
- Reading
- べるなーる・いのー
- Born
- November 14, 1954 (age 71)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Scorpio / Horse
- Origin
- Yffiniac, Côtes-d'Armor, France
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- 175 cm
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- sport cyclist / farmer / athlete
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- Private
Awards & achievements
- 1986 Knight of the Legion of Honour
- 1978 Champion des champions français de L'Équipe
- 1979 Champion des champions français de L'Équipe
- 1980 Champion des champions français de L'Équipe
- 1981 Champion des champions français de L'Équipe
- 2008 Officer of the Legion of Honour
- 1979 Mendrisio d'or
- 1980 Mendrisio d'or
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Bernard Hinault born?
Born November 14, 1954 (age 71).
Where is Bernard Hinault from?
Bernard Hinault is from Yffiniac, Côtes-d'Armor, France.
What does Bernard Hinault do?
Bernard Hinault works as sport cyclist, farmer, athlete.
How tall is Bernard Hinault?
Bernard Hinault is 175 cm.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.