Bernard Hinault claims Lance Armstrong has become stain on 'glorious cycling memories'

Five-time Tour de France winner Bernard Hinault says he wouldn't talk to Lance Armstrong if presented with the opportunity.

Bernard Hinault has had plenty to say on Chris Froome's salbutamol case

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Bernard Hinault admits he would not talk to Lance Armstrong if he were to meet him, claiming the American has ‘become a stain on his glorious cycling memories’, according to AFP.

The five-time Tour de France winner, who turns 60 on Friday (November 14) believes Armstrong’s actions have given cycling an unfair reputation, with the sport always under the spotlight.

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Stuart Clarke is a News Associates trained journalist who has worked for the likes of the British Olympic Associate, British Rowing and the England and Wales Cricket Board, and of course Cycling Weekly. His work at Cycling Weekly has focused upon professional racing, following the World Tour races and its characters.