Cyril Neveu
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Cyril Neveu | |
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Nationality | French |
Born | 20 September 1956 Orléans, France | (age 67)
Motocross career | |
Years active | 1970s/1980s |
Grands Prix | Dakar Rally |
Wins | 5 |
Cyril Neveu (born 20 September 1956 in Orléans, France) is a French former professional motocross, enduro and rally raid racer. He is notable for winning the motorcycle division of the Dakar Rally five times in 1979, 1980, 1982, 1986, and 1987.[1] He was the first competitor to win the Dakar Rally in the motorcycle category in 1979.[2] In 2013, Neveu was named an FIM Legend for his motorcycling achievements.[3]
References[edit]
- ^ "Yamaha Hall of Fame". Yamaha Racing. Archived from the original on 2013-10-18.
- ^ "Interview with Cyril Neveu". Archived from the original on 2016-03-04. Retrieved 2013-03-29.
- ^ "FIM Legends" (PDF). fim-live.com. Retrieved April 29, 2020.
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