| 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] | |
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]
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
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n "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.
- ^ a b c "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.
External links
- Patrick Béon at Cycling Archives
- Patrick Béon at ProCyclingStats
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