Vincent Barteau

Vincent Barteau, born on 18 March 1962 in Caen, is a former French road racing cyclist. He is best remembered for the 1984 Tour de France, in which he wore the yellow jersey of the race leader and kept the lead for twelve days, and for winning a stage on Bastille Day in the 1989 Tour de France. He retired from racing the following year. Away from the bike he bought a franchise of the Jeff de Bruges chocolate brand and operates three shops in his native Normandy, directs the publicity caravan of the Tour de France, has performed as a stand-up comedian and has worked as a consultant for the broadcaster Eurosport.