Robert Varnajo
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Robert Varnajo was a French
professional road bicycle racer. In the first part of his career, Varnajo won some road races, including a stage in the 1954 Tour de France
. Later in his career, he specialized in track racing
, and became French champion three times.
1953
1954
1961
1962
1963
1964
France
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professional road bicycle racer. In the first part of his career, Varnajo won some road races, including a stage in the 1954 Tour de France
1954 Tour de France
The 1954 Tour de France was the 41st Tour de France, taking place from July 8 to August 1, 1954. It consisted of 23 stages over 4656 km, ridden at an average speed of 33.229 km/h....
. Later in his career, he specialized in track racing
Track racing
Track racing is a form of motorcycle racing where teams or individuals race opponents around an oval track. There are differing variants, with each variant racing on a different surface type....
, and became French champion three times.
Palmarès
1952- Paris–Camembert
1953
- Paris–Bourges
1954
- Circuit des Boucles de la Seine
- Tour de France1954 Tour de FranceThe 1954 Tour de France was the 41st Tour de France, taking place from July 8 to August 1, 1954. It consisted of 23 stages over 4656 km, ridden at an average speed of 33.229 km/h....
:- Winner stage 23
1961
- Poiré-sur-Vie
1962
French National Stayers ChampionshipsFrench National Stayers ChampionshipsThe French National Stayers Championships are held annually. The stayers event is often known as motor-paced, it is held on a cycling track, the riders follow a derny throughout the race, the rider of the derny is known as their pacer...
1963
- French National Stayers ChampionshipsFrench National Stayers ChampionshipsThe French National Stayers Championships are held annually. The stayers event is often known as motor-paced, it is held on a cycling track, the riders follow a derny throughout the race, the rider of the derny is known as their pacer...
1964
- French National Stayers ChampionshipsFrench National Stayers ChampionshipsThe French National Stayers Championships are held annually. The stayers event is often known as motor-paced, it is held on a cycling track, the riders follow a derny throughout the race, the rider of the derny is known as their pacer...