Laurent Fignon - Tour de France 89

Laurent Fignon who died in 2010 branded French cycling History. As both a great champion and fighter endowed with a strong character, who had testified of his cancer so that the sick people can overcome their loneliness, Laurent Fignon won the Tour de France two times in a row in 1983 and 1984.

This picture sheds light on his rage and determination. It also evidences the incredible scheme of 1989 Tour de France. As he was ranking first on the global rankings up to the last day, Laurent Fignon ended up with the second place against the American Greg Lemond after the race against the clock.