Albert Bourlon
Road bicycle racer
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| Intro | Road bicycle racer | |
| Places | France | |
| was | Athlete Sport cyclist | |
| Work field | Sports | |
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| Birth | 23 November 1916, Sancergues | |
| Death | 16 October 2013Bourges (aged 96 years) | |
| Star sign | Sagittarius |
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Biography
Albert Bourlon (23 November 1916 – 16 October 2013) was a French professional road bicycle racer. He was born in Sancergues. In 1947, Bourlon won the 14th stage of the Tour de France. Almost directly from the start, he broke away, and rode solo for 253 km (157 mi), the longest solo in post-war Tour de France history.
Major results
- 1947
- Paris–Bourges
- Tour de France:
- Winner stage 14