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{{short description|French cyclist}}
{{Infobox cyclist
{{Infobox cyclist
| name = Ronan Pensec
| name = Ronan Pensec
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| fullname = Ronan Pensec
| fullname = Ronan Pensec
| nickname = Pinpin
| nickname = Pinpin
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1963|7|10}}
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1963|7|10|df=y}}
| birth_place = [[Douarnenez]], [[France]]
| birth_place = [[Douarnenez]], [[France]]
| height =
| height =
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| proteam5 = R.M.O.
| proteam5 = R.M.O.
| proyears6 = 1993-1994
| proyears6 = 1993-1994
| proteam6 = Novemail-Histor
| proteam6 = {{UCI team code|NOV|1993}}
| proyears7 = 1995
| proyears7 = 1995
| proteam7 = Le Groupement
| proteam7 = [[Le Groupement (cycling team)|Le Groupement]]
| proyears8 = 1996-1997
| proyears8 = 1996-1997
| proteam8 = [[GAN (cycling team)|GAN]]
| proteam8 = [[GAN (cycling team)|GAN]]
| majorwins = Étoile de Bessèges 1987<br>Grand Prix des Rennes 1988<br>[[GP Ouest-France]] 1992
| majorwins = Étoile de Bessèges 1987<br>Grand Prix des Rennes 1988<br>[[GP Ouest-France]] 1992
| updated = August 7, 2012
}}
}}
'''Ronan Pensec''' (born July 10, 1963) is a former [[France|French]] professional [[road bicycle racer]]. He was professional from 1985 to 1997.
'''Ronan Pensec''' (born 10 July 1963) is a former [[France|French]] professional [[road bicycle racer]]. He was professional from 1985 to 1997.


==Racing career==
Pensec was born in [[Douarnenez]], [[Finistère]], [[France]] and is one of the most renowned cyclists of the 80s. He became professional in 1985 with the [[Peugeot (cycling team)|Peugeot cycling team]]. His best performances in the [[Tour de France]] were in the first editions he competed in, where he finished sixth in the [[1986 Tour de France|1986 edition]] and seventh in the [[1988 Tour de France]]. Ronan continued his career, still under Roger Legeay's guidance, with the Z team with Greg Lemond as his leader, who later became one of his best friends in the peloton. In the [[1990 Tour de France]] Pensec wore the [[yellow jersey]]. While he defended his lead on the [[Alpe d'Huez]], Pensec lost the lead to [[Italy|Italian]] [[Claudio Chiappucci]] in an [[Individual time trial]].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://query.nytimes.com/gst/fullpage.html?res=9C0CE1DB173BF930A25754C0A966958260|title=Italian climbs into the lead, LeMond gains|publisher=NY Times|accessdate=2007-10-13 | first=Samuel | last=Abt | date=1990-07-13}}</ref> Pensec retired in 1997 after riding the French national championships.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://autobus.cyclingnews.com/results/archives/jun97/jun20.html|title=Pensec retiring after French national championships|publisher=cyclingnews.com|accessdate=2007-10-13}}</ref>
Pensec was born in [[Douarnenez]], [[Finistère]], [[France]]. He became professional in 1985 with the [[Peugeot (cycling team)|Peugeot cycling team]]. His best performances in the [[Tour de France]] were in the first editions he competed in, where he finished sixth in the [[1986 Tour de France|1986 edition]] and seventh in the [[1988 Tour de France]]. Pensec continued his career, still under Roger Legeay's guidance, with the Z team with [[Greg Lemond]] as his leader, who later became one of his best friends in the peloton. In the [[1990 Tour de France]] Pensec wore the [[yellow jersey]]. While he defended his lead on the [[Alpe d'Huez]], Pensec lost the lead to [[Italy|Italian]] [[Claudio Chiappucci]] in an [[Individual time trial]].<ref>{{cite news|url=https://query.nytimes.com/gst/fullpage.html?res=9C0CE1DB173BF930A25754C0A966958260|title=Italian climbs into the lead, LeMond gains|publisher=NY Times|accessdate=2007-10-13 | first=Samuel | last=Abt | date=1990-07-13}}</ref> Pensec retired in 1997 after riding the French national championships.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://autobus.cyclingnews.com/results/archives/jun97/jun20.html|title=Pensec retiring after French national championships|publisher=cyclingnews.com|accessdate=2007-10-13}}</ref>
In 1994 he created the cycling event called ''La Ronan Pensec'' which is an event that raises money for AIDS research and AIDS fighting organisations.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.velo101.com/actualite/default.asp? Id=12516&Section=General|title=interview de Ronan Pensec|publisher=velo 101.com|accessdate=2007-10-13}}</ref> The operation also financially contributed to educate young high school students. Over the years, Ronan Pensec donated Euros 350,000 to various associations. Ronan Pensec is now a television commentator and consultant for France Télévision on all the major cycling events. His job as a consultant is unique in the world of sports television as he gives the producer tactical advices on which live images he should select. In 2003, he founded his own travel agency to offer [http://www.ronanpensectravel.com Tour de France related programs]. His goal is to make it possible for cycling enthusiasts to make their most precious dream come true: to be a spectator and a participant of the Tour de France. Over the years, he extended his range of programs to the Etape du Tour, the Giro d'Italia, La Marmotte, etc...


==Charitable efforts==
== Palmarès ==
In 1994 he created the cycling event called ''La Ronan Pensec'' which is an event that raises money for AIDS research and AIDS fighting organisations.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.velo101.com/actualite/default.asp? Id=12516&Section=General|title=interview de Ronan Pensec|publisher=velo 101.com|accessdate=2007-10-13|url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20071012040455/http://velo101.com/actualite/default.asp|archivedate=2007-10-12}}</ref> The operation also financially contributed to educate young high school students. Over the years, Ronan Pensec donated €350,000 to various associations.
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==Media and other work==
Pensec is now a television commentator and consultant for France Télévision on major cycling events. He gives the producer tactical advice on which live images he should select. In 2003, he founded his own travel agency.

==Major results==
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;1985
;1985
:1st place overall [[Étoile des Espoirs]]
:1st place overall [[Étoile des Espoirs]]
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:[[GP Ouest-France]]
:Monmarault
:Monmarault
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==References==
==References==
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*[http://www.ronanpensec.com/ Official site with details of Tour de France touring rides]
*[http://www.ronanpensec.com/ Official site with details of Tour de France touring rides]
*{{cycling archives|3620}}
*{{cycling archives|3620}}
*[http://www.letour.fr/HISTO/us/TDF/coureur/4811.html Official Tour de France results for Ronan Pensec]
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20100716180749/http://www.letour.fr/HISTO/us/TDF/coureur/4811.html Official Tour de France results for Ronan Pensec]


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[[Category:Cycling announcers]]
[[Category:Cycling announcers]]
[[Category:People from Finistère]]
[[Category:Sportspeople from Finistère]]
[[Category:Tour de France cyclists]]
[[Category:Cyclists from Brittany]]

Latest revision as of 20:30, 26 January 2024

Ronan Pensec
Personal information
Full nameRonan Pensec
NicknamePinpin
Born (1963-07-10) 10 July 1963 (age 61)
Douarnenez, France
Team information
Current teamRetired
DisciplineRoad
RoleRider
Rider typeClimber
Professional teams
1985-1986Peugeot-Shell-Michelin
1987-1989Z-Peugeot
1990Z
1991Amaya Seguros
1992R.M.O.
1993-1994Novemail–Histor–Laser Computer
1995Le Groupement
1996-1997GAN
Major wins
Étoile de Bessèges 1987
Grand Prix des Rennes 1988
GP Ouest-France 1992

Ronan Pensec (born 10 July 1963) is a former French professional road bicycle racer. He was professional from 1985 to 1997.

Racing career

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Pensec was born in Douarnenez, Finistère, France. He became professional in 1985 with the Peugeot cycling team. His best performances in the Tour de France were in the first editions he competed in, where he finished sixth in the 1986 edition and seventh in the 1988 Tour de France. Pensec continued his career, still under Roger Legeay's guidance, with the Z team with Greg Lemond as his leader, who later became one of his best friends in the peloton. In the 1990 Tour de France Pensec wore the yellow jersey. While he defended his lead on the Alpe d'Huez, Pensec lost the lead to Italian Claudio Chiappucci in an Individual time trial.[1] Pensec retired in 1997 after riding the French national championships.[2]

Charitable efforts

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In 1994 he created the cycling event called La Ronan Pensec which is an event that raises money for AIDS research and AIDS fighting organisations.[3] The operation also financially contributed to educate young high school students. Over the years, Ronan Pensec donated €350,000 to various associations.

Media and other work

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Pensec is now a television commentator and consultant for France Télévision on major cycling events. He gives the producer tactical advice on which live images he should select. In 2003, he founded his own travel agency.

Major results

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1985
1st place overall Étoile des Espoirs
1986
Lamballe
Meymac
Saint-Martin de Landelles
Villeneuve-sur-Yonne
Tour de France:
6th place overall classification
1987
Lanarvily (Cyclo-cross)
Étoile de Bessèges
1988
Callac
Route du Sud
Grand Prix de Rennes
Tour de France:
7th place overall classification
1989
Angers
1990
Boucles de l'Aulne
Lèves
Ronde d'Aix-en-Provence
Tour de France:
Wearing yellow jersey for two days
1992
Brest
GP Ouest-France
Monmarault

References

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  1. ^ Abt, Samuel (1990-07-13). "Italian climbs into the lead, LeMond gains". NY Times. Retrieved 2007-10-13.
  2. ^ "Pensec retiring after French national championships". cyclingnews.com. Retrieved 2007-10-13.
  3. ^ "interview de Ronan Pensec". velo 101.com. Archived from Id=12516&Section=General the original on 2007-10-12. Retrieved 2007-10-13. {{cite web}}: Check |url= value (help)
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