Mini Cycling Who’s Who: Gilbert Duclos-Lassalle

Gilbert Duclos-Lassalle was born on the 25th of August in 1954 in Lembeye, France.  He was racing as a professional rider between 1977 and 1995.

Gilbert Duclos-Lassalle was a specialist of Paris-Roubaix, which he won twice: 1992 and 1993. He is the oldest winner of the “Hell of the North” ever.

There are two pavé sectors named after him:

“Pavé Gilbert Duclos-Lassalle” between Cysoing and Bourghelles

“Pont Gibus” between Wallers and Hélesmes

Gilbert Duclos-Lassalle’s professional teams:

1977–1986 Peugeot-Esso-Michelin
1987–1995 Z-Peugeot