Bernard Becaas (23 May 1955 – 25 August 2000) was a French cyclist.[1]

Bernard Becaas
Personal information
Full nameBernard Becaas
Born(1955-05-23)23 May 1955
Oloron-Sainte-Marie, France
Died25 August 2000(2000-08-25) (aged 45)
Lasseube, France
Height1.67 m (5 ft 6 in)
Team information
DisciplineRoad
RoleRider
Professional team
1978–1983Renault–Elf
Major wins
1 stage 1982 Giro d'Italia

Biography

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Born in Oloron-Sainte-Marie, Becaas began cycling in the cadet category of FC Oloron Cycling. He won an Aquitaine champion title in 1972.[2] As an amateur, he won the Paris-Rouen in 1976 and the Nice Grand Prix in 1977 as well as two stages of the Tour de l'Avenir.

His biggest win was in the 11th stage of the 1982 Giro d'Italia.[3]

He died in 2000, following a motorcycle accident.[4]

References

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  1. ^ "Bernard Becaas". Cycling Archives. Retrieved 10 September 2020.
  2. ^ "Oloron : la cyclosportive Bernard Becaas renaît ce dimanche". LaRepubliqueDesPyrenees (in French). 2013-04-15. Retrieved 2024-04-04.
  3. ^ "1982»65thGiro d'Italia". Pro Cycling Stats. Retrieved 16 September 2024.
  4. ^ "Une course cycliste en l'honneur de Bernard Becaas". SudOuest.fr (in French). 2013-04-16. Retrieved 2024-04-04.