Laurent Fignon ~ Le Professeur of the Peloton

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Episode 212

He had the glasses, the grit, and the gall to defy cycling tradition. With flowing blond hair and an unapologetic attitude, Laurent Fignon wasn’t just racing the clock—he was battling a sport that didn’t always welcome rebels. Twice a Tour de France champion, he was as famous for how he won as for the heartbreak of how he lost. But behind the headlines and heartbreak was a rider of rare intelligence, elegance, and fire. This is the story of a man who pedaled against the wind—and became unforgettable.

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