Laurent Fignon RIP

[central]

Sad news.

Two-time Tour de France champion Laurent Fignon dead at 50 after battling cancer.

[mcelliott]

Yep, just heard the tragic news. Battled to the end, was still commentating for French TV on the Tour just a few weeks ago. Typified his fighting spirit. Had classic battles with Hinault and Lemond through the 80's. RIP "The Professor".

Edited by mcelliott on Tuesday 31st August 20:22

[Rocksteadyeddie]

Great shame.