Albert Bouvet (28 February 1930 – 20 May 2017) was a French professional cyclist. He won Paris–Tours in 1956 and remained the last Frenchman to win until Jacky Durand won in 1998. His name is also associated with Paris–Roubaix, as an organiser and discoverer of new sections of pavé.[1][2]

Albert Bouvet
Bouvet at the 1959 World Championships
Personal information
Born(1930-02-28)28 February 1930
Mellé, Ille-et-Vilaine, France
Died20 May 2017(2017-05-20) (aged 87)
Sport
SportCycling
Medal record
Representing  France
World championships (track, professionals)
Silver medal – second place 1957 Rocourt Individual pursuit
Silver medal – second place 1959 Amsterdam Individual pursuit

The Albert Bouvet Trophy is a race between Saint Gregory and Saint-Georges-de-Reintembault in Ille et Vilaine.

Palmarès

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Albert Bouvet at 1997 Paris–Tours

Wins

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  • Champion of France, Individual pursuit: 1958, 1959, 1960, 1962, 1963 (2nd: 1961)
  • Champion of France, Individual pursuit (for Winter): 1957
  • Paris–Tours: 1956
  • Circuit Boucles de la Seine: 1955
  • Circuit Finistère: 1956
  • Boucles du Bas-Limousin: 1955
  • Tour de l'Orne: 1954
  • Manche-Océan: 1954 (2nd: 1955, 1957 3rd: 1956)
  • Grand Prix de France (as an amateur): 1953[1]

Other significant results

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References

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  1. ^ a b c Albert Bouvet. cyclingarchives.com
  2. ^ Rédaction. "Albert Bouvet est mort". lequipe.fr. Retrieved 21 May 2017.