Vincent Barteau (born 18 March 1962 in Caen) is a former French road racing cyclist. He is best known for wearing the

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in the

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, retaining the lead for 12 days, and winning the stage on

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in the

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. He retired the following year. After retirement he bought a franchise from the Jeff de Bruges chocolate brand and operates three Jeff de Bruges shops in his native Normandy. In addition he directs the Tour de France's publicity caravan and has performed as a stand-up comedian and worked as a consultant for

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Major results

;1984 :Circuit des genêts verts :Maël-Pestivien :Polynormand :Saint-Martin de Landelles :

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: ::Wearing

for twelve days ;1985 :Ronde d'Aix-en-Provence ;1989 :Barentin :Lisieux :

: ::Winner stage 13

References

External links

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Official Tour de France results for Vincent Barteau
French male cyclists French Tour de France stage winners 1962 births Living people Sportspeople from Caen Cyclists from Normandy {{France-cycling-bio-1960s-stub