Bernard Hinault

He has a head, two arms, two legs, just as I.

As long as I breathe I attack.

I am working as public relations director for the Tour de France and maintaining my farm.

As long as I breathe, I attack.

I have the impression that cycling is no longer a game but rather an employment... a job.

I slept like a baby the night before, because I knew that I'd win the next day.

I race to win, not to please people.

Everyday there's something that reminds me why I love this sport.

There's a terrible delight in watching a rival sink without a trace.

When I see pot-bellied cyclists wearing the 'maillot jaune,' it appals me.

Illegal drug use runs contrary to the image of health depicted by cycling. Distributors of these drugs must be prosecuted more harshly as they are ciminals.

I have contacts with the Tour de France which keep me close to cycling.

I may, however, begin riding again when I am 60.

I believe there are two periods in life, one for the bike, the other for becoming active on one's work.

Cycling is open to the whole world.