Raymond Delisle

Raymond Delisle (1943 to 2013) was a French professional road bicycle racer who began his sporting career with ACBB Paris. He raced as an amateur from 1961, won the Tour du Lac Leman classic in 1963 and the national team time-trial championship in 1964, and turned professional in 1965. He rode twelve Tours de France between 1965 and 1977, won stages in 1969 and 1976, and wore the yellow jersey of race leader for two days after the 1976 win. He was national road champion in 1969 and is the only rider to have won a Tour de France stage on 14 July, France's national day, while wearing the national champion's jersey. He retired in 1977 after 45 professional wins.