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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=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> |
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=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> |
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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.<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|deadurl=yes|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20071012040455/http://velo101.com/actualite/default.asp|archivedate=2007-10-12|df=}}</ref> The operation also financially contributed to educate young high school students. Over the years, Ronan Pensec donated |
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|deadurl=yes|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20071012040455/http://velo101.com/actualite/default.asp|archivedate=2007-10-12|df=}}</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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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 advice 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... |
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 advice 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... |
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Personal information | |
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Full name | Ronan Pensec |
Nickname | Pinpin |
Born | Douarnenez, France | July 10, 1963
Team information | |
Current team | Retired |
Discipline | Road |
Role | Rider |
Rider type | Climber |
Professional teams | |
1985-1986 | Peugeot-Shell-Michelin |
1987-1989 | Z-Peugeot |
1990 | Z |
1991 | Amaya Seguros |
1992 | R.M.O. |
1993-1994 | Novemail-Histor |
1995 | Le Groupement |
1996-1997 | GAN |
Major wins | |
Étoile de Bessèges 1987 Grand Prix des Rennes 1988 GP Ouest-France 1992 |
Ronan Pensec (born July 10, 1963) is a former French professional road bicycle racer. He was professional from 1985 to 1997.
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. 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. 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 Italian Claudio Chiappucci in an Individual time trial.[1] Pensec retired in 1997 after riding the French national championships.[2]
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.
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 advice on which live images he should select. In 2003, he founded his own travel agency to offer 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...
Major results
- 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
- ^ Abt, Samuel (1990-07-13). "Italian climbs into the lead, LeMond gains". NY Times. Retrieved 2007-10-13.
- ^ "Pensec retiring after French national championships". cyclingnews.com. Retrieved 2007-10-13.
- ^ "interview de Ronan Pensec". velo 101.com. Archived from Id=12516&Section=General the original on 2007-10-12. Retrieved 2007-10-13.
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