1899 Paris–Roubaix
The 1899 Paris–Roubaix was the fourth edition of the Paris–Roubaix, a Classic cycle races, classic one-day cycle race in France. The single day event was held on 2 April 1899 and stretched from Paris to its end in a velodrome in Roubaix. The winner was Albert Champion (cyclist), Albert Champion from France. Results References

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Albert Champion (cyclist)
Albert Champion (5 April 1878 – 26 October 1927) was a French track bicycle racer and later an industrialist who won the 1899 Paris–Roubaix. In 1905 he incorporated the Albert Champion Company in Boston to make porcelain spark plugs with his name on them. Three years later founded the Champion Ignition Company in Flint, Michigan. In 1922 he changed the name to AC Spark Plug Company, after his initials, to settle out of court with his original partners in the Albert Champion Company. The company is now known as ACDelco and is owned by General Motors. Cycling Champion was a racing cyclist at the end of the 19th century. His win in Paris–Roubaix came as a surprise because he had been known as a velodrome rider. After Champion won Paris-Roubaix he received a contract from a bicycle manufacturer in Boston to race in America for the 1900 season. The offer coincided with Champion's receiving orders to report for compulsory conscription, which could have meant up to seven years ...
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