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Patrick Béon

Patrick Béon

French cyclist

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]

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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

  1. [1]
    "Patrick Béon". Le Site du Cyclisme. Retrieved 2 February 2019.
  2. [2]
    "Carlos-Galli 1979". Le Site du Cyclisme. Retrieved 4 February 2019.
  3. [3]
    Livre d`Or 1973/74. Paris: Miroir du Cyclisme. 1974. p. 44.
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    "Patrick Béon". Cycling Archives. Retrieved 28 February 2016.
  5. [5]
    "Bernard Thévenet". Eurosport. Retrieved 2 February 2019.
  6. [6]
    "Patrick Beon a deraille chez les pros". Ouest France. Retrieved 2 February 2019.
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    "France 1976 Selection aux Mondiaux". Memoire du Cyclisme. Retrieved 4 February 2019.
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    "L'ancien professional Patrick Beon, nu dans ses bottes". Ouest France. Retrieved 2 February 2019.
  9. [9]
    "Nu dans mes bottes". Babelio. Retrieved 2 February 2019.


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