'The cycling world loses a monument, an icon': Stars pay tribute to Raymond Poulidor

Eddy Merckx, Romain Bardet, and Poulidor's grandson Mathieu van der Poel have all shared their mourning

(Image credit: Getty Images)

Raymond Poulidor, "iconic and loved by the public" for his fight and string of Tour de France near-misses, died early this morning in western France, at the age of 83.

The Frenchman, known as 'The Eternal Second' for his run in the Tour de France, is best remembered for a race he did not win during the course of his 18-year career on the road.

Thank you for reading 20 articles this month* Join now for unlimited access

Enjoy your first month for just £1 / $1 / €1

*Read 5 free articles per month without a subscription

Join now for unlimited access

Try first month for just £1 / $1 / €1

Gregor Brown