Bernard Becaas Explained

Bernard Becaas
Fullname:Bernard Becaas
Birth Date:23 May 1955
Birth Place:Oloron-Sainte-Marie, France
Death Place:Lasseube, France
Height:1.67m
Discipline:Road
Role:Rider
Proyears1:1978–1983
Proteam1:Renault–Elf
Majorwins:1 stage 1982 Giro d'Italia

Bernard Becaas (23 May 1955 – 25 August 2000) was a French cyclist.[1]

Biography

Born in Oloron-Sainte-Marie, Becaas began cycling in the cadet category of FC Oloron Cycling. He won an Aquitaine champion title in 1972.[2] As an amateur, he won the Paris-Rouen in 1976 and the Nice Grand Prix in 1977 as well as two stages of the Tour de l'Avenir.

His biggest win was in the 11th stage of the 1982 Giro d'Italia.[3]

He died in 2000, following a motorcycle accident.[4]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Bernard Becaas . Cycling Archives . 10 September 2020.
  2. Web site: 2013-04-15 . Oloron : la cyclosportive Bernard Becaas renaît ce dimanche . 2024-04-04 . LaRepubliqueDesPyrenees . fr-FR.
  3. Web site: 1982»65thGiro d'Italia. Pro Cycling Stats. 16 September 2024.
  4. Web site: 2013-04-16 . Une course cycliste en l'honneur de Bernard Becaas . 2024-04-04 . SudOuest.fr . fr-FR.