July 9, 2004
Legends of the Tour
The Tour de France has parcelled 28 per cent of its victories to five cyclists, all of whom won the Tour five times. A look at the Fab Five.
Jacques Anquetil of France
From the first day he seriously straddled a cycle, "Anq" had a sense of perfection most riders only dream of.
For much of his career he won tours in a 'quiet' way that the public didn't appreciate. For weeks he could stay close to his enemies, and then attack in a time trial. His method of 'just enough' didn't appease those who craved bold moves.
He was the first rider to win the Tour on five seperate occassions -- 1957, 1961, 1962, 1963 and 1964.
Photographs: Getty Images
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